Show the people you’re recruiting you are committed to the cause by getting the contributions started.​​​​​​​
Share your personal fundraising page,
or simply share info about our event on your
social media pages.
Our samples are a good place to start, but adding your own flair can be the selling point you need.  ​​​​​​​

Look to your employer or familiar businesses for potential donation matches.​​​​​​​

If you reach your goal, keep going! Your success may encourage additional donations.​​​​​​​
It's okay to follow up with those you’ve already asked. Look to the sample language for ideas on
how to appeal to others for donations.  ​​​​​​​
Ask others to join you in the SleepOut challenge. Look to the sample language for ideas on how to invite others to your team​​​​​​.
You can start your own team, or grow an existing team and work together to amplify fundraising efforts. ​​​​​​​
Let them know they have made an impact. You can thank them as soon as you 
get their gift, along the way and after your campaign is done.