Use the media
Write a press release about your fundraising plans – including all the who-what-when-where details and a quote, in your words, to explain why you are doing it – and send it to your local paper and radio stations. Then follow this up with a phone call to make sure they received it.
Crucially, make sure that the journalist is going to include the address of your fundraising page in their story, or a number that people can contact you on to give their support.
If you are using an online fundraising resource like Virgin Money Giving, they often have sample press releases that you can copy and customise. And if you know anyone who works in the media, get their advice too.
- Themes
- Get personal
- Tell the world (bit by bit)
- Use social media
- Get it printed
- Talk to people
- Keep going!
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Upcoming competitions
There are a number of events to become involved in, whether you prefer entertaining and networking at black tie dinners, or challenging yourself and staff in various sporting activities. Below you can see our upcoming events, please select one, or alternatively select a category from the main navigation.
