The global generosity movement is on Dec. 3, but you can show your support for The Children’s Institute Foundation in many ways leading up to the day. Here are our suggestions for getting involved:
Become a Fundraiser:
Set up a fundraising page and take the lead in getting the word out about GivingTuesday. Set an individual fundraising goal, and share your personal link with friends and family via text, social media, and email to encourage them to give to The Children’s Institute Foundation.
Get started here
Tell Your Story:
Your personal connection to The Children’s Institute could likely unlock the generosity of others. Here are some questions to help you start the conversation with your friends and loved ones as we approach GivingTuesday:
- What’s one thing you wish others knew about our organization?
- What made you decide to engage with our organization?
- How have our services impacted you or your loved ones?
Write an Email:
Quicker than a handwritten note, and you save on postage! Take a few minutes to write an email to a friend about GivingTuesday and The Children’s Institute. You can use the same prompts as above to help craft your note, and be sure to include a
link to our fundraising page so they can make a gift. You can use the email template below to get started:
Subject: Will you support The Children’s Institute on GivingTuesday?
Body Copy:
Tuesday, December 3 is GivingTuesday! The 24-hour online event is a global generosity movement that supports nonprofits. I’m writing to tell you about the amazing work being done at The Children’s Institute and ultimately ask that you support the organization by giving generously on GivingTuesday.
[Your personal story goes here.]
Please consider making a gift here: www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/the-children-s-institute-foundation
Thank you for your support of The Children’s Institute Foundation and the thousands of kids and families it serves!
Post on Social Media:
Keep it simple! Share why The Children’s Institute matters to you, encourage others to make a gift on GivingTuesday, and provide a link to give. Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn—we might repost it!
For those who aren’t as active on social media, you’re encouraged to simply like, share, or comment directly on our GivingTuesday posts. Every little engagement helps us reach more people!
And don't forget to snag our "I Gave" badge to let others know about your support!
Download the "I Gave" Badge Here