Fundraising tips
Find some of our tips to help you achieve your fundraising goals.
Reaching your fundraising goals
When you sign up for a Tour de Cure event, you’re playing an important part in our fundraising. As part of that, each rider, walker, as well as support crew members, have fundraising commitments to meet.
Here’s some of our tips to help you achieve your fundraising goals.
Be the first to donate
Show your commitment to your fundraising by making a donation to yourself… not only does this tell your supporters you’re committed to the challenge, you’ll set the benchmark for future donation amounts.
Remember to include a photo of yourself
People want to see who they’re donating to. A picture tells a thousand words so find a great shot that your supporters can connect to.
Tell your story
Your supporters want to know WHY you’re joining Signature Tour. What’s your connection to the cause? What difference are you hoping to make? Your supporters are keen to know – don’t be afraid to share your WHY. You never know how your WHY may resonate with someone you know.
Spread the word – share your fundraising page on all your social media channels
People who share their fundraising page raise significantly more than those who don’t. Use ALL your social media channels to tell people what you’re doing and why it means so much to you. Include the following hashtags to help spread the word. Keep sharing your page to maximise as many of your followers to see your post. Ask again!
Thank your donors
Every time you receive a donation, make a point of thanking your supporter. Let them know their donation has been noticed and appreciated. Using social media to publicly thank your donors by posting a picture of them with a thank you message – it’s a great way to remind others to donate.
Other resources
Fundraising Guidelines: Tax Deductible Receipts, how to receive proceeds from a fundraising event, use of TDC Logo and more.
Fundraising Workshop Presentation: How to get started on your fundraising journey
Fundraising Workshop Video: Watch and listen how to break down the fundraising process
Running an event checklist
Letter of Authority to Fundraise: Contact fundraising@tourdecure.com.au
Certificate of Currency to confirm public liability cover: Contact fundraising@tourdecure.com.au
Fundraising planner (Excel)
Community Partnerships and Local Business Sponsorship: What businesses do you know in your network, who may be interested in sponsoring you from a business perspective? Is your employer or friend’s local business keen to support you in return for exposure and a tax deductible donation? Download our Community Partnerships Pack and How to deliver tips
Print out: Cupcake flags | Print out: TDC bunting TDC small bunting | Print out: TDC donation tin label
Print out: TDC Donation Tin label with QR code (QR goes to general donations, create your own QR code connected to your fundraising page, go to your page and click on the QR icon on the left hand side of the page in the ‘share’ section.
Supermarket $100 gift card request. Your local supermarket of Coles, Woolworths, IGA etc may generously give fundraisers a gift card to help purchase supplies for fundraising events such as ingredients for afternoon tea or BBQ supplies. Drop your Letter of Authority off at your local supermarket two weeks prior to your event and ask politely if they can support your fundraising endeavours. Download the Coles application form, the other supermarkets don’t have a formal process.
Tamburlaine wine offer. Tamburlaine Organic Wines generously donate $50 to your fundraising page for every case of wine ordered with your name on the form.
How to: Bunnings BBQ fundraiser
How to: Set up your Square reader. If you are holding a fundraising event where you need to take payment an Square Reader is an essential tool to enable you to receive donations or payment by card. Simply connect the Square Reader to your phone or tablet. Nobody carries cash anymore!
How to: share your journey on LinkedIn
Social media tiles
Download the social media tile.
Fundraising Tip: Add your unique fundraising link QR code to the image and add as your MS Teams background.
A crew to support you
Of course, you’re never cycling alone on a Tour de Cure tour. As well as the rest of the peloton, we’ve got a comprehensive support crew to help you each and every day. From mechanics to baristas, and medics to navigators, there’s so many roles coming together to make our tours fun and safe for everyone.