How to Fundraise

Fundraising is easy at CNOY! Follow our five simple fundraising steps below:

Pro Tip: start with a small self-donation to show you’re in. It sets the tone and inspires others to give.

Step 1: Set up Your Fundraising Page

Your personal FundHub page is where donors give. Add a smiling photo, a short “why I’m walking” message (2–3 sentences), and a clear goal. Make it personal—people give to people.

Step 2: Write Your Fundraising Email

Great fundraising is honest and simple. Use the FundHub email templates, then make it yours and include your page link.

A strong email is:

• Direct: “I’m emailing to ask for your support for CNOY…”

• Short: 4–6 sentences beats a long essay.

• Personal: why this matters to you and who it helps.

• Linked: paste your FundHub page link so they can click and give.

Step 3: Use Get5 To Build Your List

Start with five people you know will cheer you on (that’s the Get5 strategy). Then add more names.

Think: family (parents, siblings, grandparents), friends (close pals, teammates, colleagues), community (neighbours, coach, teacher, faith/community contacts).

Need ideas? Check the Fundraising Ideas list for quick wins and creative asks.

Step 4: Ask Personally (no mass emails)

Send individual emails or texts—people respond to personal notes. Copy/paste your core message, then tweak the opening line and one detail so it feels truly for them. Follow up kindly a week later if you haven’t heard back.

Step 5: Say Thank You (right away)

Reply with a quick thank-you by email/text or a short call. Gratitude builds momentum now—and makes next year’s “yes” easier.

Bonus boosters

• Post your page on social with a short story + goal.

• Ask a donor to match gifts for an hour/day.

• Explore more ideas here: cnoy.com/get5 and cnoy.com/how → Fundraising Ideas.

You’ve got this—small, personal asks add up fast.