A little personal touch goes a long way. Here’s a guide to the two main paths.
1. Fundraising as Part of an Event
If you’re taking part in an organized event, this is the path for you.
- Click Sign Up in the top right corner.
- Select “I’m a fundraiser” and log in with Facebook or your email.
- Enter the 4-digit code sent to your email, create your account, and accept the terms.
- Search for the event, then click into the event page.
- Click Start Fundraising, pick your charity, and personalize your page. A few images, a short story, or a quick video really helps bring it to life.
- Make your page live and share it with friends, family, colleagues, or even that book club you keep meaning to join.
Tip: small updates along the way help keep supporters engaged. On your project page, click Post an Update and link your latest Strava activity, add a training selfie, or just thank your donors for their support so far. This update gets emailed to all your donors and could lead to additional donations.
2. Fundraising for Your Own Campaign
If you’d rather create a campaign independently or with your team, for a cause you care about personally, you can start your own page.
- Click Sign Up in the top right corner.
- Select “I’m a fundraiser” and log in with Facebook or your email.
- Enter the 4-digit code sent to your email, create your account, and accept the terms.
- Click Start Fundraising, pick your charity, and personalize your page. A few images and a short story really help bring it to life.
- Make your page live and share it with friends, family, colleagues, or even that book club you keep meaning to join.
Tip: adding a little story or image makes your page more relatable and encourages donations.
Whichever path you choose, the key is to personalize your page and make it easy for supporters to engage. A clear story, a few visuals, and some thoughtful sharing are all it takes to get started.