Birthdays & Holidays

Turn your special days into an opportunity to give back!

Instead of asking for gifts, ask your friends and family to make a donation to your Dance Marathon fundraising page. You can also ask relatives who aren’t sure what to get you for the holidays to donate toward your goal instead.

Try this: Add your fundraising link to your birthday or holiday post and explain why you’re fundraising!

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Babysitting & Side Hustles

Turn your free time into fundraising dollars!

Babysitting, pet sitting, dog walking, mowing lawns, shoveling snow, or helping with odd jobs are all great ways to earn money while working toward your fundraising goal.

Try this: Let the people you’re working for know that you’re donating your earnings to UNI Dance Marathon. They may even choose to give a little extra!

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Can Collecting

One can at a time can add up!

Ask your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, or classmates to save their cans and bottles for you. Collect them, take them to the redemption center, and put the proceeds toward your fundraising goal.

Try this: Tell everyone why you’re collecting and where their cans are going. You might be surprised by how many people want to help!

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Social Media Fundraising

Your biggest fundraising tool might already be in your pocket!

Share your fundraising page on Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, or TikTok. Don’t just post your link once. Give people a reason to donate by sharing why you fundraise and who you’re fighting for.

Try this: Post a personal story, share your fundraising progress, and remind your followers how close you are to your goal.

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Host a Fundraiser

Get your friends involved and make fundraising fun!

Host a restaurant night, bake sale, car wash, tournament, raffle, or another creative event where a portion of the proceeds goes toward Dance Marathon.

Try this: Partner with a local business or organization and ask if they would be willing to donate a portion of their sales to your fundraising page.

 

Ask Directly!

Sometimes, all you have to do is ask.

Send your fundraising link directly to family members, friends, coworkers, professors, or anyone else who might want to support your cause. A personal message can go a long way.

Try this: Tell them your goal, explain why you’re involved with Dance Marathon, and ask if they would consider making a donation.