This month we will be focusing on

​GIVING & GIFTING

NOVEMBER  2021

It 's officially the most wonderful time of the year - GIVING SEASON! As Smoothies 4 Students relies  on the generous contributions of our supporters, we will be focusing on the below  key dates/events for  increased fundraising  efforts:
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GIVE MIAMI DAY
NOVEMBER 18TH

GIVING TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 30TH

As we focus on donor-related outreach, we have put together additional information for each initiative below.

GIVE MIAMI DAY
Give Miami Day is one of the nation's biggest fundraising events of the year  in which the Miami Foundation hosts a 24-hour online campaign where all locals are philanthropists.  In order to maximize donations,  there are a few key features that we would like all ambassadors/volunteers to  be aware of: 

SET UP YOUR CHAMPION FUNDRAISING PAGE
In addition to promoting giving on the Smoothies 4 Students Organization Page, you can also help raise money and increase success  by creating a personalized Fundraiser Page to share with your friends and family as well. PLUS, as another way to add to the excitement - we will also be awarding prizes to the ambassador/volunteer page that generates: 
 MOST NUMBER OF DONORS
HIGHEST SINGLE DONATION AMOUNT
HIGHEST TOTAL  DONATION AMOUNT

READY TO GET IT STARTED?! CLICK HERE FOR HOW TO CREATE YOUR CHAMPION PAGE 

KEY TIMES & DATES
EARLY GIVING DAYS: NOVEMBER 15 - 17TH
CLICK HERE TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR
The Early Giving period is the few days leading up to Give Miami Day during which we will open the GiveMiamiDay.org portal for donations to be made early. From Monday, November 15 at 12 a.m. through Wednesday, November 17 at 11:59 p.m., anyone can go to GiveMiamiDay.org, find a nonprofit's profile and make a gift before the start of Give Miami Day (November 18 at 12 a.m.)

POWER HOURS: NOVEMBER 18TH @ 11AM  & 3PM (EST)
CLICK  ON LINKS BELOW TO ADD CALENDAR REMINDERS:
POWER HOUR 1 @ 11AM
POWER HOUR  2 @ 3PM
During Give Miami Day,  organizations are spotlighted within various categories in order to maximize impact, giving them an extra boost (and bonus dollars) in addition to bonus funds earned during their issue area Power Hour. Sponsors give toward specific issues to offer bonus dollars during each Power Hour. On top of the standard Give Miami Day Bonus Pool (boosting eligible gifts throughout the day),  additional bonus pools will be distributed to organizations receiving donations during these times which adds more incentive for donors  to give. 

LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION & RESOURCES
DONOR FAQ
SMOOTHIES 4 STUDENTS FUNDRAISING PAGE: https://www.givemiamiday.org/Smoothies4Students
LINK TO GENERAL CAMPAIGN RESOURCES FOR  GIVE MIAMI  DAY 2021

SAMPLE TEXT DESCRIPTIONS & POST EXAMPLES

Introduce Your Network  to Your Fundraiser
Hey friends! As some of you may know,  food equity is really important to me, so I’m raising funds for  Smoothies 4 Students to help them maintain their breakfast program  which  provides access to healthy foods for students living in underserved  communities. Over the next 4 days, I’ll be asking for your support. Please consider donating to my cause. You can give by going to my personal fundraising page: [link to personal fundraising page]. Even if you can’t give, if you could share my post on your page so more people see it, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!

Share Your Story or Personal Reason For Giving
I told you all I was raising funds for Smoothies 4 Students; and some of you know why, but for those who don’t, here’s my story. [Provide a brief explanation for why this cause is so important to you]. I hope my story inspires you to help Smoothies 4 Students provide healthy breakfast options to children living in under-resourced areas  in Miami. You can donate to help the case here: [link to personal fundraising page].

Encourage Others to Share Your Fundraising Page
Hey guys! You’re all awesome. Thank you for supporting my fundraiser for Smoothies 4 Students. Do you mind helping me out just a little bit more? It won’t cost you a thing except a couple seconds of your time. Could you share my fundraiser on your social media? I’d appreciate your help getting the word out. Together, we can help students living in food deserts gain access to the healthy foods they need!

​GIVING TUESDAY
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement. On Tuesday, November 30  (the day after Cyber Monday) people around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage generosity.
​CLICK HERE TO ADD AN EVENT REMINDER TO YOUR CALENDAR
 After Give Miami Day, we will be focusing on this world-wide initiative in order to  continue our messaging surrounding  end of year donations. In addition to the below examples, you can also see more customizable materials by clicking the link below. 
LINK TO MATERIALS ON CANVA

SOCIAL CALL(S ) TO ACTION
Be sure to always include a directive for your audience  - this should  allow for further engagement and inspiration to take further action. ​

DONATE NOW
 help fund the  Smoothies 4 Students breakfast program throughout the summer! 

FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/SHARE*
@Smoothies4Students
*Verb dependent on social platform used

GENERAL SOCIAL POST MESSAGING

SOCIAL ELEMENTS

ADDITIONAL STATS

CONTACT MR. CAESAR

DON'T FORGET!

PLEASE TAG SMOOTHIES 4 STUDENTS IN ALL SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
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