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\nSo you\u2019ve launched your Fundraiser \u2013 congratulations! What now? Well, you\u2019ve definitely come to the right place to raise both funds and awareness. At Custom Ink Fundraising, it is our mission to help you raise as much money as possible to support your cause. With that said, your success depends entirely on how many people you are able to reach. Advertising your Fundraiser may seem like a daunting task but fear not – we\u2019re here to help! We\u2019ve gathered the tips and tricks of our most successful Fundraisers to really help you spread the word and maximize your potential.<\/p>\n

1. Get personal.<\/h3>\n

Always be sure to share your story or the story of the person or organization you want to support. Too often, we see campaign organizers have left fields blank that allow them to really tell the story of their cause. This is a shame, as potential customers are much more inclined to support your fundraiser when they have some background on the cause you care about! Don\u2019t be afraid to get specific\u2014explain how not being able to work due to chemo treatments is affecting your family, or how losing a loved one really opened your eyes to a cause that desperately needs more awareness. It\u2019s your experiences that will encourage people to get on board, so let your heart sing!<\/p>\n

2. Show and tell.<\/h3>\n

Not to be clich\u00e9, but they say a picture is worth a thousand words! While speaking to your cause is very important, it\u2019s refreshing to see Fundraisers that include pictures and\/or videos. Whether it\u2019s a picture of an adorable child or a video about the benefits that small fundraisers have in the long term, pictures and videos can really help illustrate the message you are trying to convey to your supporters. There\u2019s no better way to put your message into focus than showing your supporters who (or how) they\u2019re helping!<\/p>\n

3. Optimize your product offerings.<\/h3>\n

Did you know that Custom Ink Fundraising allows you to offer up to 6 items within your Fundraiser? Often, we see people pick the default white or grey t-shirt and neglect to offer a variety for their supporters to choose from. If you\u2019ve already added multiple products this point won\u2019t apply to you. For everyone else, it\u2019s important to think about who you\u2019re trying to target with your Fundraiser and what items they are most likely to get excited about! Might it benefit you to offer the shirt you selected in a variety of colors? Could adding a ladies shirt, a long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt option lead to more purchases? We\u2019ve certainly seen that you attract more sales when you offer more options to your supporters, so this is definitely something worth considering. If you\u2019re interested in adding different products your Fundraising page, please reach out to us here<\/a> and we\u2019d be happy to help!<\/p>\n

4. Harness the power of social media.<\/h3>\n

Now that we\u2019ve added the finishing touches to your Fundraiser and sold a shirt or two, let\u2019s start to think about how best to get the word out there. Our most experienced fundraising organizers will tell you that social media can be your best friend if you use it to your advantage! Here are some helpful tips when it comes to using social media to benefit your cause:<\/p>\n