FUNDRAISER TOOLKIT

Tips and Suggestions to Help You Maximize Your Fundraising Efforts

Tips To Help You Reach Your Fundraising Goal 

Share Your Story

Be sure to set up and personalize your donation page. People give to people – not causes. YOU are the reason they will support this event 

Double Your Impact

Check to see if your employer has donation matching available. This is a great way for your donations to go twice as far.

Share Your Goal

Share our fundraising goal with your social media networks and encourage people to join: we aim to raise $50K for the 50K people living with dystonia in Canada. 








Get the Word Out

Promote the event to everyone in your network and encourage them to support you by donating or joining your team. People will only donate to this great cause if they know about it! 

Thank Your Supporters

Show appreciation to your donors for their support in helping you achieve your fundraising goal.

SAMPLE EMAILS


Subject Line: Will you help me reach my goal for dystonia research and support programs?


Dear friends and family,


Today, you can help change the lives of 50,000 Canadians living with dystonia. 


I joined Freedom to Move: Run, Walk and Wheel for Dystonia in support of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) Canada.


The funds I raise will go towards funding critical dystonia research as well as support programs ensuring that no one will have to face dystonia alone. As DMRF Canada is the only foundation in Canada focused solely on dystonia, I know that each dollar raised will directly benefit the dystonia community and progress us to our ultimate goal of finding a cure. 


I’m committed to raising [insert your goal amount] for life changing dystonia research and support programs. 


Will you help me reach my goal?


[Insert Fundraising Page URL]


Please give generously. The research breakthroughs of tomorrow count on the investments we make today.


Sample Email #1 Template in Word


Subject Line: Your support will help change 50,000 lives 


Hello friends and family, 


I am participating in Freedom to Move: Run, Walk and Wheel for Dystonia in support of Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) Canada.


Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that affects 50,000 Canadians. Although progress is being made, dystonia is still an incurable disorder, and it is still devastating lives. 


Did you know that a DMRF Canada Survey revealed it took 63% of respondents more than 1 year to receive a proper dystonia diagnosis? For 45% of those individuals, it took more than 4 years, and for 16%, it took more than 10 years.


We need more research, more support programs, and more awareness about dystonia – and I need your help to get us there. 


Your support matters. When you donate today, you’ll be driving us one step closer to the ultimate goal: a cure. With your help,  a future without dystonia can be possible.


[Insert Fundraising Page URL]


Thank you. 


Sample Email #2 Template in Word


SAMPLE POSTS Facebook & Instagram 

  • Facebook

    Sample Post # 1: 


    I am participating in #FreedomToMove to help raise funds for ground-breaking dystonia research and support programs. Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that affects approximately 50,000 Canadians. My goal is [$ insert your goal amount] because together, I know we can find a cure and create a future without dystonia. Please help me reach my goal by donating today: [insert your personal fundraising page link here] 


    Tag @DMRFC

  • Instagram

    On your profile, make sure to add the link to your personal fundraising page. 


    Sample Post #1: 

    I joined #FreedomToMove to help @Dystonia_Canada fund ground-breaking research and critical support programs for the 50,000 Canadians living with #dystonia. With your support, I know we can fuel the next breakthrough to change thousands of lives. Please donate and help me reach my goal today by clicking the link in my bio.  

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