Tools and Tips

Let’s put the “fun” in fundraising. Check out the great guides, useful documents and digital downloads below to help you reach and surpass your fundraising goals!

Thank you for all that you do to support people with lupus and their families

Online Fundraising Guides:

• How To Register Guide
  This instruction sheet will guide you through the registration process for an upcoming Walk To End Lupus Now.
• Connect Your Fundraising Center to Facebook Fundraising
  Take a look at this 'how-to' to integrate facebook fundraising to your existing TeamRaiser fundraiser
  
• Make your Online Fundraising Center do the work for you
  This instruction sheet will guide you through updating your fundraising page with pictures or videos, uploading your contacts, sending emails and collecting donations.
• Team Captain Power Hour Video 10 Tips to Succeed
• Team Captain Guide
  A step-by-step guide to assist you with forming your team and getting your fundraising started.
• Corporate Team Captain Guide
  A step-by-step guide for team captains working in a corporate environment
• General Fundraising Tips
  Use these tips to make the most of your fundraising campaign
  
• Plan an Event or Fundraising Activity
  
  
• A to Z Fundraising Ideas
  Use these ideas to plan your next fundraising event
• How to Raise $1000 in 10 Days
  Use these easy infographics to guide you to raise $1000 in just 10 days!
• Fundraising Prizes & Contests
  Your hard work will not go unnoticed; as a fundraiser you have the opportunity to earn a number of fundraising prizes and rewards for reaching fundraising milestones.

Double or Triple your Donations

Matching Gift Program
Double or triple your fundraising with Matching Gift Programs offered by your and your donors’ employers! Ask your Human Resources department about matching gifts.

Become a TrailBlazer

Each individual that raises $1,000 or more will receive the 2023 Traiblazer To End Lupus medal.                                                               

Other Useful Documents:  

• Personalized Walk "Donate Now" Flyer (tip: handwrite your personal page URL)
• Personalized "Join My Team" Flyer (tip: handwrite your personal page URL)
• Personalized "Walk With Me" Flyer (tip: handwrite your personal page URL)
• Offline Donation Form
  Send this to your donors who prefer to donate offline via check
• Dress Down Day Flyer
  Post this in offices, schools, etc, for a quick pay-to-play fundraiser
• How Donations Are Used
  An overview of the Lupus Foundation of America’s program and initiatives. Send to inquiring donors or bring with you to your next fundraiser
• The Work of the Heartland Chapter
  We envision a life free from lupus. Use this graphic to educate yourself and your supporters about the work of the Heartland Chapter and how we are making strides to End Lupus. 

Digital Downloads:

• Social Media Images (TBD)
  For you to use as a profile picture or to share on your social media platforms. To save the image, right-click the image and choose “save picture as.” When you upload it, be sure to add your fundraising page link or lupus.org/heartland as a caption to the cover photo.