Tips & Resources
Why Fundraise?
It’s simple – fundraising fuels medical research which is the key to increasing pancreatic cancer survival rates.
The money you raise by taking part in a Put Your Foot Down walk will go directly to PanKind's pancreatic cancer research program, funding Australia's top researchers who work tirelessly to find breakthroughs for the disease.
It's also easy and lots of fun at the same time!
Fundraising Tips
Here are some simple and effective ways to maximise your fundraising efforts!
Make it personal
Personalise your fundraising page
Your fundraising page is the hub of your fundraising activity so take some time to personalise it with your own message and pictures. Tell your story about why you are walking and make regular updates to encourage people to donate.
Make a personal donation
Show your supporters how committed you are to changing outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients, by making a personal donation to your page. This also sets the benchmark for what others will donate to you.
Acknowledge your supporters
There is nothing quite like a personal thank you to people who support you. We encourage you to acknowledge and thank your donors with a call, email, text or even a hug. A personal touch can make a huge difference to your supporter’s experience!
Spread the word
Friends & family
If you have been affected by pancreatic cancer, you’ve been on a very difficult journey. Friends and family understand this. Contact them and encourage them to contribute.
Social media & email
Facebook and Instagram are the best ways to engage your family and friends. Share and email a link to your page and post regular updates to take your friends on the journey with you. Updates might include: your current fundraising total, facts about pancreatic cancer, photos/videos of your fundraising activities & how pancreatic cancer affected you and your loved ones.
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Network - Make the most of your connections and ask your supporters to forward on your email or share your social posts. You can download a Put Your Foot Down social post from the Resources section below.
Email signature - Add a link to your fundraising page in your email signature. You can download a Put Your Foot Down email signature from the Resources section below.
Your neighbourhood
Display posters around your neighbourhood: school, gym, cafe or anywhere else you have permission. You can download a QR code from your fundraising page.
Events
Make a social event into a fundraising one! Try holding a movie night, high tea or dinner party and ask for support in return for attending.
Get your workplace involved
Many companies support employees who are involved in charity fundraising. Here are some great ways to get your workplace engaged with your fundraising campaign.
Dollar matching
Ask your employer if they will dollar match your fundraising.
Posters
Display posters around your workplace. You can download a QR code from your fundraising page.
Website, newsletters & social media
Companies are often looking for interesting stories to include in their internal and external communications - ask them if they will include your fundraising information in their next edition.
Fundraising events
Hold a simple fundraising event at your workplace, for example a morning tea, to promote what you are doing and why.
Keep fundraising after your walk
It’s surprising how many donations come in after the event . Share photos and videos from the walk with your network and remind everyone it is still possible to donate.
This is also a great time to thank everyone for their support and contribution.
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