Unlock your potential with our Fundraising Toolkit, designed to help you maximize your impact for Biking for Bubbies & Zaidies. Access resources, tips, and customizable templates to create your personal fundraising page and engage your community. We are here to help you. Give us a call if you need a hand.
Unlock your potential with our Fundraising Toolkit, designed to help you maximize your impact for Biking for Bubbies & Zaidies. Access resources, tips, and customizable templates to create your personal fundraising page and engage your community. We are here to help you. Give us a call if you need a hand.
You would be surprised at how many email contacts you have. You can send the same message to everyone, but make sure the salutation is unique. Explain in a few sentences why you're raising money and what the event means to you. Why are you inspired to raise money for Hillel Lodge? Your inspiration will be contagious.
Here's a sample email:
Subject: Join Me in Making a Difference!
Dear Friends and Family,
I hope this message finds you well! I’m excited to share that I will be participating in the 17th Annual Biking for Bubbies and Zaidies event on September 14, 2025. This incredible fundraiser is dedicated to raising much-needed funds for Hillel Lodge, a long-term health care center that is close to my heart.
It’s easy to overlook the vital role long-term care homes play until we find ourselves needing them. Our family members and friends living at the lodge —deserve our support and care. That’s why participating in Biking for Bubbies is so meaningful to me.
This event raises funds to combat isolation and loneliness, supporting programs like the Meal Assistance Program and Companionship Connections. I believe that our loved ones in Hillel Lodge deserve to enjoy a life filled with laughter, joy, and meaningful connections.
I’m reaching out to ask for your support this year. Your generous donation will go directly towards enhancing the quality of life for the residents at Hillel Lodge, ensuring they live with dignity and respect. Together, we can make a real difference in their lives.
Every contribution counts, no matter how big or small. Just click the donate button below to help me reach my fundraising goal. Your support will not only inspire me as I ride but will also bring hope and joy to those who need it most.
Thank you for considering this cause that means so much to me. Together, we can create a brighter future for people living at Hillel Lodge!
Thank you for your support,
[Your Name]
PS - The world is a difficult place right now - this is a chance to make a positive change to this corner of the world. Thank you for giving generously and with compassion.
PS - I love this quote - How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world - Anne Frank
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: Some people have hundreds of friends on Facebook, and they are all a source of potential donations. Be personal and share your own story of why you are Biking for Bubbies and what your Bubby or Zaidies means to you! Post a photo or (even better) a video of yourself on your bike and let your friends know what you are doing on September 14th. Please provide them with the link to your personal fundraising page. Post weekly so it stays current in your feed. Ask questions and thank people when they support you. Use this image for your home page.
Instagram: Use Instagram to amplify your fundraising efforts for Biking for Bubbies! Share your biking journey, post updates, and inspire your followers to donate by showcasing the impact their support will have on the residents of Hillel Lodge. Post photos of yourself biking and getting ready for the big day. Or create a video message about why this event is important to you. Be creative and have fun. Don’t forget to use relevant hashtags and tag us to help spread the word!
Twitter/LinkedIn: If you have a LinkedIn or Twitter account, you can post a message about your fundraising efforts with a link to your fundraising page.
WhatsApp: If you have a WhatsApp account, you can Add to your status and tell people what you are doing to support Hillel Lodge. You can also create a new Broadcast list just for this event and keep everyone up to date on your fundraising efforts!
TikTok: Mention Biking for Bubbies on your Profile. Upload fun videos about Biking for Bubbies and invite people to visit your funding page.
YOUR EMPLOYER
Check with your employer if you can send a group email to the rest of the staff. Your colleagues will be happy to donate to you, knowing you will return the favour when they participate in a fundraising event.
REPEAT - REPEAT - REPEAT - REPEAT!
One message is not enough. As we approach September 14, let your close friends know the event is rapidly approaching and that you need their help. They will understand that you're simply trying to raise as much money as you can for a good cause! Posting everyday or even several times a day on different platforms works for getting the word out.