FUNdraise for Honeycomb
Start a fundraiser and earn bonus points for your team!
Getting started is easy. In just a few clicks, you can set up a fundraiser through Honeycomb’s Holiday Cheer Challenge donation page. If you prefer, you can use the fundraising tools on your favorite social media platform.
If you raise $100 or more, you’ll earn 25 points for your team. Don’t forget to submit a screenshot of your fundraising page on Goose Chase!
Why It Matters
By hosting a page for Honeycomb, you’ll not only raise funds to support our programs; you’ll help raise awareness about our mission!
As our city continues to heal from the hardships of Covid-19, The Honeycomb ramping up our efforts to provide vital resources and people-power to local organizations in need. Your support ensures we can come back in full force to mobilize 5,000 volunteers into action next year.
Every $35 you raise or donate mobilizes one new volunteer — $100 mobilizes a whole family.
Fundraising Tips
Start with your close contacts
Within the first few days of your fundraising campaign, reach out to close family and friends who might want to follow your Holiday Cheer Challenge journey. Of course, donations are totally optional, but every dollar you raise helps fuel Honeycomb’s family volunteer programs!
Your story deserves to be shared! One of the best strategies to use on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter is tagging and thanking people that have already donated while you are asking for new donations. Be sure to use photos and videos to tell your story and don’t forget to tag Honeycomb at #honeycombproject #holidaycheerchallenge
Tell them why!
We’ve put together a few templates here to help fuel your campaign and keep your fans engaged. The most important thing you can add to this message is why you are spreading kindness and fundraising for Honeycomb. As more of your network gets behind you, keep thanking them on social media and make sure you continue to share your progress towards your goal. Let your family and friends know why this matters to you - that’s what they care about most!
Fundraising often takes a little creativity and persistence, but your work is vitally important to keeping our programs going through Covid-19. Know that your effort will make a big difference! THANK YOU!:
Customizable Communication Templates
Personal Email
Hi __________,
In case you missed it, I wanted to personally reach out to you about the Holiday Cheer Challenge. My favorite local nonprofit, The Honeycomb Project, challenged me to spread holiday cheer by performing simple acts of kindness around Chicago. Our family has been volunteering with Honeycomb since ___ and we keep coming back to their service projects because _______________________________________. Will you join me in fueling Honeycomb’s work with a donation today? Every bit helps! (*insert donation URL*)
Social Media
Guess what? Our family is participating in The Holiday Cheer Challenge! Over the next few weeks, our family will perform simple acts of kindness to spread positivity and raise funds to fuel The Honeycomb Project’s volunteer programs across Chicago. We hope you will follow our teams progress (we’re out to win!) and donate to our campaign if you can! (*insert donation URL*) #honeycombproject #holidaycheerchallenge
Progress update: __________ has already (*insert extra credit tasks*) to earn points for our team in The Holiday Cheer Challenge! We are having an absolute blast giving back as a family and supporting a grassroots organization like The Honeycomb Project. Stayed tuned for updates on December 11 and help us raise funds to fuel Honeycomb’s programs in Chicago! (*insert donation URL*) #honeycombproject #holidaycheerchallenge
Countdown until the big day! Check out our costumes for The Holiday Cheer Challenge! Our team has already raised $_____, can you help us reach our goal? Every donation means so much! (*insert donation URL*) #honeycombproject #holidaycheerchallenge
Text Messaging
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know our family is participating in The Honeycomb Project’s Holiday Cheer Challenge this season. You can follow our progress on Saturday, December 11th on (*insert social media reference*) We hope you’ll cheer us on!
Love Honeycomb?
Show your support with limited-edition Honeycomb Cheer Challenge merch for your whole family! Not only will you look extra cute this winter, your donations will help support all things Honeycomb, including our robust schedule of volunteer programs. All t-shirts are available in our online shop only.
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Since 2011, The Honeycomb Project has become Chicago’s go-to organization for family volunteering. Through a range of programs, resources, and strategic partnerships, Honeycomb families drive social change.