Now that you've set up your fundraiser account, here's sample content to use to build out your Inchy's Bookworm Reading Revolution campaign on Read for My School.
Your "Inchy" fundraising story to donors.
As the administrator, please click on your FUNDRAISER SETTINGS page. Then, click the EDIT button near your fundraiser name and use the content below so that you are telling the right story to your donors.
Sample community message (copy/paste content below)
Hello and welcome to our 1st annual Bookworm Reading Challenge! We are extremely excited that you’ve come to support our innovative approach to fundraising that combines our love of reading with embracing the importance of giving back to our community. Through your support, donations received from our reading challenge will go to purchasing our very own Bookworm Vending Machine. With your help, we can get there and get kids excited about reading all year long!
A successful fundraiser is all about teamwork so we encourage you to actively participate and promote our fundraiser to friends and family to drive donation support. The more you support, the more you help [INSERT SCHOOL NAME] reach its reading and fundraising goals as well as our very own book vending machine!
Sample image and video
Next, click on the image or video tool to upload an image and video that highlights the benefits of why you are fundraising for your new Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine. It's an easy way to share your community message so donors understand your overall fundraising message.
Poster image (right-click on image)
Video (copy/paste video share link = https://vimeo.com/780540884
IMPORTANT: copy/paste the video share link above into the video tool option. It will stream the video to your supporters across all public donation pages supporting your fundraiser on Read for My School.
Sample Facebook and Instagram banners
Promote your fundraiser on your website or social marketing channels to drive excitement and donations to purchase your Inchy Book Vending Machine. Just right-click and save the banners on your laptop.
Facebook banner campaign image
Instagram banner campaign image
Common Questions
Q: How much is an Inchy Bookworm Vending Machine?
A: Once you get your approved quote from Global Vending Group, you will be able to set your financial goals of what you need to raise in order to purchase your custom Inchy Bookworm Vending Machine. If you don't already have a quote, please click her
e to talk to a GVG sales representative who can assist you.
Q: What is Stripe and why do I need it to connect my Stripe account to my Inchy Bookworm fundraiser?
A: Connecting your Stripe account allows you to manage all of the donation profits you receive from your Inchy Bookworm fundraiser. To learn more about connecting your Stripe account, click here. Once connected, you will be able to view each donation transaction as well as have access to your fundraising profits so you can purchase your Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine.
Q: What do I need to do after I connect my Stripe account and how do I invite families to join and raise money for my Inchy Bookworm Vending Machine?
A: Once you've connected your Stripe account, you will need to set up your teams, goals, and invite others to register and start reading and raising money.
Need additional help setting up your Inchy Bookworm Vending Machine fundraiser?
No problem! Just connect with our in-app support team of fundraising experts and let us know how we can help you set up your Bookworm Reading Challenge fundraiser.
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RFMS Support Team