Champion Toolkit
Community champions will play an important role in 401Gives. The materials below provide some tools to help nonprofits to join 401Gives and to spread the word about Rhode Island's largest day of giving.
Thank you for being part of our team by becoming a champion! You are a part of a group that will be key to ensuring 401Gives is a success.
Use the resources below to help demonstrate your United Way of Rhode Island pride and spread the word about 401Gives. Every #401Gives post and email you share leading up to and on 401Gives will contribute to the success of the day.
Also, make sure to follow United Way of Rhode Island on Facebook (@401Gives), Twitter (@401Gives) and Instagram (@401Gives). Most importantly – HAVE FUN!
401Gives is designed to make it super simple for you to build support for what you care about. So, let's get everyone in your network ready to give!
Being a P2P Fundraiser is as easy as...
1
Become a Fundraiser
Show your support by raising funds on the behalf of 401Gives
2
Tell Your Story
Use your Fundraiser Dashboard to customize your personal page with images, text, and video
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Spread the Word
Share your personal page with your network to promote 401Gives
Basics to Becoming a P2P Fundraiser
How do I become a P2P Fundraiser?
If you weren't invited to fundraise for an organization, you can still sign up! Just visit the organization's profile and click the "Fundraise" button.
What link do I share?
You'll want to share the link created for your fundraising page found in your Fundraising Dashboard.
How do I get the word out?
To get the word our about 401Gives, you'll want to communicate with your contacts through email messages, social media posts, and word of mouth. Check out the communication guide below for ideas of what to post and when!
What am I responsible for?
Getting the word out, helping known goals be reached, and having FUN!
You can have a major impact on the success of 401Gives as an ambassador if you work hard to spread the word. You'll make the most impact by being creative and having as much fun as possible with sharing your fundraiser with everyone you know!