Fundraiser Ideas

A Few Tips for a More Successful Fundraiser

💙 Tell your story.
Share why SCID Foundation is important to you. If you or someone you love has been affected by SCID, let people know. Personal stories help others understand why their donation matters.

📣 Don’t just post once.
Social media moves quickly, so one post can easily get missed. Share your fundraiser several times throughout the campaign and let people know how you’re doing.

🎯 Set a realistic goal.
A goal of $250 or $500 can feel much more attainable than a large number. And if you reach your goal, you can always increase it!

📸 Use a photo.
A personal photo or meaningful SCID-related image can help your post stand out and catch people’s attention.

🙏 Ask directly.
Instead of simply sharing the fundraiser link, ask your friends to donate. Something as simple as “Would you consider making a $10 donation to help families affected by SCID?” can make a difference.

💬 Thank your donors.
Respond to comments, thank people who donate, and celebrate your progress. People appreciate knowing their contribution is making a difference.

A meaningful way to support the SCID Foundation, consider starting a Facebook fundraiser. Creating a Facebook fundraiser is probably the easiest method, although it can take a little extra thought to make it really successful. Facebook fundraisers are a great way to celebrate a birthday, a Life Day, any special occasion, or day of remembrance.

There are a few ways to start a fundraiser:

1. Start a new post, click on “Add to your post”, select “Raise money”, search for and select the SCID Foundation. From here you can build your fundraiser using the tips below
2. Search Facebook for fundraisers. Click on “Select nonprofit”, search for and select the SCID Foundation. From here you can build your fundraiser using the tips below
3. From your browser you visit the SCID Foundation’s Facebook page, Select “More” from the menu along the top of the page, select “Fundraisers”, then select “Raise money”. From here you can build your fundraiser using the tips below

Download our Facebook Fundraiser Cheat Sheet and make your next fundraiser even more successful!

Are your friends and family on Instagram? You can start an Instagram fundraiser for the SCID Foundation. Instagram fundraisers are a great way to celebrate a birthday, a Life Day, any special occasion, or day of remembrance.

How to Create a Fundraiser from Your Profile or Bio

1. Open Instagram and tap your profile picture in the bottom-right corner.
2. Tap the + (Create) button or look for the fundraiser option in your profile settings. Depending on your account, you may see Add Fundraiser, Fundraiser, or Collect Donations.
3. Search for and select SCID Foundation as the nonprofit you want to support.
4. Choose a cover photo, add a title, and write a description explaining why supporting SCID families matters to you.
5. Set a fundraising goal that feels achievable. Every dollar makes a difference!
6. If available, invite friends to collaborate and help spread the word.
7. Tap Share or Done to publish your fundraiser. Share it with friends and family, and encourage them to donate or spread the word.

Other Ways to Create an Instagram Fundraiser

• Feed post or Reel: When creating a post or Reel, look for an Add Fundraiser option before publishing.
• Instagram Story: Create a Story, tap the sticker icon, and look for a donation or fundraiser sticker. Search for SCID Foundation if the feature is available.
• Instagram Live: If your account has access to Live fundraising, look for the fundraiser option and select SCID Foundation.

Download our Instagram Fundraiser Cheat Sheet and make your next fundraiser even more successful!