Top Tips for Aspiring Fundraisers

Choose something you'll enjoy

The best fundraisers are often the simplest. Whether it's a coffee morning, quiz night, bake sale, sponsored challenge, non-uniform day or karaoke evening, choose something you'll have fun doing. Your enthusiasm will encourage others to get involved too.

Set yourself a fundraising target

Having a fundraising goal gives people something to get behind and can encourage more donations. Share your target on your fundraising page and celebrate your progress along the way.

Share your story

If you have a personal reason for supporting LauraLynn, tell people. Sharing why you're fundraising helps others connect with your cause and understand the difference their support will make.

Make donating easy

Set up an iDonate page so friends, family and colleagues can support you from anywhere. It's quick, secure and the money comes straight to LauraLynn. If you're collecting donations in person, the iDonate app also lets you accept contactless payments using your phone.

Spread the word

Don't be afraid to ask for support. Share your fundraiser on social media, send messages to friends and family, and let your workplace, school or local community know what you're doing. The more people who hear about it, the more support you're likely to receive.

Take lots of photos

Capture your fundraiser and share updates before, during and afterwards. Photos help celebrate everyone's support and inspire others to get involved too. We'd love to see them, so don't forget to tag LauraLynn!

See if your employer will match your fundraising

Many companies offer matched giving schemes, meaning they'll match the money you raise. It's one of the easiest ways to boost your total, so it's always worth asking.

Keep sponsorship money safe

If you're using one of our sponsorship cards or collecting cash, keep everything together and return your sponsorship card to us after your event. This helps us process your fundraising accurately.

Remember to say thank you

A heartfelt thank you goes a long way. Let everyone who supported your fundraiser know how much you appreciate their generosity and the difference they've made for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

Most importantly… have fun!

Fundraising should be enjoyable. Every euro you raise helps LauraLynn provide vital care and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families, so however you choose to fundraise, thank you for making a difference.

Need a hand? Our Community Fundraising Team is here to help every step of the way. Get in touch at community@lauralynn.ie or complete our fundraising enquiry form.