P2P Toolkit

How Can I Help With Coastside Gives?

There are lots of ways to get involved with Coastside Gives and make a difference in our community!

Make a donation to one or more causes in our community via Coastside Gives.
Spread the word about Coastside Gives with your family, friends, co-workers, and connections, either directly or through social media.
Create personal (peer-to-peer) fundraisers to promote your favorite nonprofits.

Fundraising on a nonprofit's behalf truly amplifies their ability to reach their goal. We made it easy for you by outlining the steps to build your personal fundraiser page and spread the word.

Creating Your Own Personal Fundraiser for a Nonprofit

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PICK A NONPROFIT

Support your favorite nonprofit by raising funds on their behalf! Use the Coastside Gives search page to locate their nonprofit page and click the "Fundraise" button to get started. You can create fundraising pages for as many nonprofits as you want.

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TELL YOUR STORY

Use the Fundraiser Dashboard to customize your page with images, a goal, and a message about why you specifically are supporting this organization. A personalized message about the cause and why you care works the best.

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SPREAD THE WORD

Promote your fundraiser to your network by sharing on social media or via email! Use the social media templates below for inspiration. Continue to promote your fundraiser throughout the event, from Early Giving to Gives Day!

Navigating Your Personal Fundraiser Dashboard

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Step 1: Accessing Your Personal Fundraiser Dashboard

Step 2: Customizing Your Personal Fundraiser Page

Step 3: Understanding Your Fundraising Tools

Step 4: Accessing Your Donations Report

Step 5: Optimizing Your Check-Out Form

Step 6: Configuring Your Settings

Step 7: Publish Your Personal Fundraiser Page

Step 8: Share Your Personal Fundraiser Page

Sample Social Media Messages

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Kickoff Announcement
- Exciting news! I'm participating in Coastside Gives to raise funds for [Organization Name]. Join me in making a difference in the San Mateo County area. Click here to support: [Fundraiser Link] #CoastsideGives
Personal Story
- Why I'm fundraising: [Brief description of your personal connection to the organization and it's mission]. Join me in making a difference! Click here to support: [Fundraiser Link] #CoastsideGives
Goal Countdown
- There are [x] days remaining to support my fundraiser for Coastside Gives! My goal is to raise [Amount] for [Organization Name]. Can you help me get there? Every dollar makes a difference! Donate here: [Fundraiser Link] #CoastsideGives
Share a Milestone
- We've hit [x]% of our fundraising goal! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Let's keep the momentum going - share this post and help spread the word! [Fundraiser Link] #CoastsideGives
Highlight Impact
- Your support means the world! Every dollar raised helps [specific impact]. Let's change lives together! Donate: [Fundraiser Link] #CoastsideGives

Additional Resources

Mightycause has a full library of support articles, video walkthroughs and tools to assist you as you get ready for your Coastside Gives campaign.

Looking for something more general, or a deep-dive on a perennial topic like how to engage your board, fundraising, or general nonprofit fundraising? Check out our Resource Library! We've got everything you need to run a great campaign, a full catalog of webinar content, and more!