There are lots of ways to maximise your fundraising and make your activity even more impactful. Whether you're hosting an event, taking on a challenge, or sharing poetry with your community, these five simple tips will help you raise more and inspire others to get involved.

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Tip 1: Link Your Fundraiser to Key Poetry Dates

Connecting your activity to a well-known poetry moment can help build excitement and encourage more people to take part.

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You could plan your fundraiser around:

• Saturday 31 March World Poetry Day

• April National Poetry Month

• Thursday 2 October National Poetry Day

 

Tying your fundraiser to these celebrations makes it easier to promote and gives supporters a reason to join in.

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Tip 2: Set Your Fundraising Goal

Start by deciding how much you would like to raise. A clear target helps motivate supporters and gives your fundraiser a sense of purpose.

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Think about:

• A realistic fundraising target

• How many people you expect to support you

• How your fundraising will help make a difference

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Sharing your goal with friends, family and colleagues can inspire others to help you reach it.

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Tip 3: Boost Your Zeffy Fundraising Page

A great fundraising page can make a big difference to how much you raise.

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Here are a few ways to make yours stand out:

• Make it personal. Share why poetry matters to you, talk about your own experiences, or highlight one of our case studies or inspiring facts.

• Set a clear target. Having a goal helps keep you motivated and encourages supporters to help you reach it.

• Add photos. Pictures of you preparing, writing, performing, or hosting your event help bring your fundraiser to life.

 

Tip 4: Shout About Your Fundraising

The more people who know about your fundraiser, the more support you’re likely to receive.

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Try these simple ways to spread the word:

• Tell friends, family, colleagues and your community about your plans

• Share your fundraising page across your social media channels

• Add your fundraising link to your email signature

• Post updates, photos and progress milestones along the way

 

Don’t be shy about sharing your journey! People love seeing how their support is making a difference.

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Tip 5: Celebrate and Say Thank You

Once your fundraiser is complete, take time to celebrate what you’ve achieved and thank everyone who supported you.

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You could:

• Share the final amount raised

• Post photos or highlights from your event

• Send thank-you messages to donors and helpers

 

A simple thank-you goes a long way and helps people feel proud to have supported your fundraiser.

 

Every poem shared and every pound raised helps make a real difference. Thank you for being part of it.