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Facebook Fundraiser Question

6 years ago

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I almost NEVER post on Facebook; I do read it pretty much every day. I am participating in a virtual fundraiser for an animal organization and really didn't know what I was doing on Facebook when I created it. Yes, I should've learned more first -- drat.

So - it's there on my wall and I know that a couple of people saw it because they donated. However, there are many of my friends who I know for sure would donate but haven't. I haven't asked them yet if they saw it; I will if nothing in the next couple of days.

But - my question to you is whether I can "promote it" again .... not repost, but energize it, so to speak, so that it shows on more people's feeds. You know how, on this forum for example, when someone responds to a post the post moves toward the top?

It seems that my fundraiser somehow didn't get visibility or has sunk to many pages back. I only did it 2 days ago.

And yes, I'm certain of at least 5--10 of my friends would gladly donate.

Thanks for any advice.

ETA: there is a "Donate" button on the post so there's no question of not knowing how to do so.

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sushipup1

6 years ago

I'd drop it, delete it from my page, and then personally ask those few select friends if they would be willing to donate to the cause. Not too much a hard sell, but along the lines of "You remember that I'm very involved with XYZ charity, and if you care to donate then just let me know,"

And this is a lousy time to be asking anyone for money, so maybe you can wait until things become more 'normal', whatever that it.

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Zalco/bring back Sophie!
6 years ago
I did a fundraising appeal for dogs in my area since so many service workers were losing their jobs. I used a crowd funding platform, not FB. Unless you are super active on social media, I don't think it works. I met my goal, but only because I have a few very generous friends whose fundraisers I support. The key is sharing the appeal and creating some content around it that is shareable, like a cute video or some such. I think dialing for dollars is your best bet too. How sweet of you to take this project on.
Suzieque thanked Zalco/bring back Sophie!
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Suzieque
Original Author
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Thanks, both of you; I appreciate your time. We ARE going to circulate the appeal/link to our personal page on the charity's site, by email, but I was also hoping to reach people that I'm "friends" with on FB but not really in touch with/don't know their email addresses, etc. Such as former classmates, friends of friends, and so on.

Please don't get me wrong; I don't expect a huge outpouring, but I do know that many would donate even $5. And this is a specific annual Spring fundraiser by this organization that now is going to be held virtually, which will greatly reduce the funds received. So, I have to do it now as there is a timeframe.
Alisande
6 years ago
If you almost never post on FB it's unlikely your friends would click on your page to see what's new there. Therefore, the appeal would have to appear in their Newsfeed in order for them to see it. I echo Sushipup's advice.
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Have you made it public or just for your friends to see?
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Maybe post it and tag every one you want to see it. Mary

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