Fundraising Tips

Over The Edge - Fundraising Tips

Thank you for registering to go Over The Edge to support New Hope Housing on Friday, June 20th, 2025! In order to go Over the Edge, all participants must raise a minimum of $1,000. Below are some helpful fundraising tips to help you achieve goal and go Over the Edge!

We know fundraising can seem a little scary for folks. So...take a deep breath.

Your friends – your family – your colleagues are going to be SO EXCITED for you that you’re doing something so daring and unique that’s going to help homeless people find a home. So let’s get started!

Personal Fundraising Page – Make it Great!

When you registered, you got a Personal Fundraising Page. Make the most of it! We’ve pre-populated some language about the event and people you’re helping but go ahead and customize it. Show your enthusiasm for helping others in the language you use. Set a higher goal for yourself – it’s all going to help others and you can win amazing prizes! Add a picture of you smiling so people can see how excited you are for this event. Now take your personal fundraising page link and…

Send Some Emails!

You’ve already got some basic language on your personal fundraising page. Copy and paste that into an email, add the link to donate and you’re basically there. We recommend personalizing emails to each individual for the best response. Nobody likes being CC’d and everyone dislikes REPLY ALL! A personal, customized email from you to someone you know, sharing your passion for this mission and excitement for this event, will almost always result in a donation.