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Fundraising Toolkit
Welcome to Give-Education!
This toolkit provides essential information you will need to make your campaign a success. Here you will find marketing and communication templates, event logos, training videos, and other resources to help you spread the word and raise funds for Give-Education Day!
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Important Dates
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October 8, 2026 - Registration Opens for Give-Education Day
February 4, 2027 - Early Giving Begins
February 17, 2027 - Registration Closes
March 4, 2027 - Give-Education Day!
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Platform Basics
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Access My Organization's Fundaiser
Click on My Fundraiser menu above to view your fundraiser and invite supporters to donate.
To customize your fundraiser or export your donors login and click on My Fundraiser.
How to Add Off-line Gift
The platform accepts Credit Card and eChecks (ACH) payments, minimizing need for off-line payments.
None the less, if offline donations are to be received, contact us at info@alumninations.org
Managing and Reviewing Disbursements
Contact us at info@alumninations.org
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6 Steps for Success
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Register your organization for Give-Education.
Read the Give-Education Checklist for Success and download our Give-Education Planning Guide for step-by-step instructions on how and when to complete tasks
Give-Education Checklist for Success
- Watch our On-Demand training videos at the bottom of this toolkit! These trainings will walk you through getting started, provide a platform overview and offer tips and strategies for using the fundraising tools.
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Click on the "Register" menu and follow the 3 steps as indicated:
- Register: Complete the registration form
- Pay: Continue to make your payment - existing clients use the promocode for a special discount
- Create: Modify your fundraising goal, replace the "display image" with your logo or an image of your preference and Save/Publish
Your fundraiser will be automatically approved, and you can proceed to customize it as you wish.
Click on the "My Fundraiser" menu to manage your fundraiser and modify its content. Include a few images of your preference, and a video, as you wish.
Use the "Invite" icon to send an invitation to your supporters, or simply send it to yourself and then forward to all your contacts.
Use the "Share" icon to copy a direct link to your fundraiser and post it in your social media, website and email signatures to invite supporters to visit your page and make donations.
The progress bar of your fundraiser will be update in real-time every time a donation is made. You will receive an automatic notification every time a donation is received so you can thank your donors.
Visit your fundraiser frequently to view progress bar and continue to invite supporters.
If you wish to modify your goal, change your image, update the content or view and export donors, simply Login and visit the "My Fundraiser" menu to modify as desired.
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Make a plan and stick to it! Use the tools below to help you plan out what you want to accomplish with this campaign and the steps you want to take to reach your goals.
Matching Gifts
Want a surefire way to boost your campaign? Encourage donors to use the matching gift option when making a donation! Organizations that have matching gifts programs raise more money overall. Learn what matching gifts is, and how to use your matching gifts strategically, and how to promote it.
Peer to Peer Fundraising
Get your best supporters (volunteers, staff, your mom, etc.) to help spread the word. At the most basic level, ask them to share the link to your organization's fundraising page during your campaign on their social channels to help you raise funds and win prizes.
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Use the hashtag #GiveEducation in your social media posts to spread the word!
Download the logos and assets on the page below.
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A successful day of giving depends on you, how you motivate your supporters, how you grow your donor base, and how you excite your community. Celebrate with your donors by sending a special thank you to everyone who participated in Give-Education.
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Video Trainings
[Video and PPT go here]
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How to Double Donations Through Employer Matching
On-demand training, provided by Double the Donation
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PR Kit
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Logos
*Right click on image to save
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Get Support
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Contact Alumni Nations Support
Alumni Nations is available to assist you with any questions or technical issues you have leading up to the event.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need help!Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 - 5pm Eastern Time
Email: info@alumninations.com
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