FundScrip Launch Guide
A Guide to Launching Your Successful FundScrip Program
To help you with the launch process, we've put together a handy guide that walks you through the steps required to reach your fundraising goals.
Invite Supporters
Take advantage of the Invite Supporters tools in the FundScrip Program Manager by first logging in, then selecting the Community menu item, and finally selecting the Invite Supporters sub-menu item.
Share with Friends on Facebook
Invite supporters by sharing the invitation link on Facebook. When you click the Invite on Facebook button, you'll be asked to login to your Facebook account, at which point you can customize a message that will appear either on your timeline, on a friend's timeline, on a page that you manage, or in a private message to a friend.
Invite Supporters by Email Tool
Enter in the name and email address of each recipient you would like to send an invitation to, and when your invitation list is complete, click Send Email Invitations. The recipients will be sent an email asking them to support your group by clicking on the invitation link and signing up. You can keep track of which recipients have signed up by selecting the Track Invitations button.
Share Invitation Link or Code Manually
You may prefer to invite supporters using other communication methods. If that's the case, you can simply share the invitation code or invitation link (with code embedded). Supporters would then either click the link or visit www.fundscrip.com, click Sign Up, and then enter the invitation code manually in order to support your group.
Don't be discouraged if not everyone signs up. Just like when you're organizing for a party, you can't expect 100% of the people you invite to come. Persistence is important when inviting supporters. Not everyone will sign up at first, but keep at it and they may change their mind over time.
Distribute Supporter Quick Start Guide
Another way to make it easy for supporters to sign up is by distributing the Quick Start Guide. Whether you're attaching the guide to an email, or printing it and handing it out, the Quick Start Guide will show supporters step by step how to sign up and support your group. Be sure to include your group's invitation code in the appropriate field in the PDF document before distributing it.
Ideas to Promote Your Program
There are many great ways to encourage your supporters to participate, below are some of the best fundraising ideas to help you get the most out of the FundScrip program: