GivenGain For Participants

GivenGain

Make your miles matter and set up your GivenGain fundraising page today 

We're proud to partner with the not-for-profit fundraising platform, GivenGain.  

If you're raising money for a worthy cause, then please click here to set up your GivenGain fundraising page today. Select your charity, or if they're not listed, follow the steps and they'll be added before you know it.  

Why do we recommend GivenGain? 

Put simply, they don't make a profit out of your fundraising. We believe that's the right way to do it.  

As a Foundation, they exist solely to support the amazing charities that you're running for. They also fund a number of prize incentives from their Foundation, from kit and merchandise to hotel stays. All designed to help you raise more for your charity.

It's these values, combined with providing you with the best platform and support to hit your targets, that makes them so special. 

So don't wait, set up your GivenGain page today. If you need any help, just email fundraising@givengain.com.  

 

How does it work?

1. Click here to visit GivenGain.

There you’ll find our official fundraising page. Then click on “Start fundraising” to register your project using your Facebook login details or e-mail address.  

2. Search for your favourite charity to support.

If you are not sure who to choose, think about a cause you are passionate about, a charity which has helped someone close to you or perhaps you have an interest in their work.

   

3. Personalise your project page.

Let your network know why you are fundraising and what it means to you with a few pictures and a personalised project description.   

 

4. Share your fundraising project link 

With everyone you know to ask for donations!  Start by picking 10 of your closest family members and send them a message explaining what you are doing and why. Next, e-mail your five favourite colleagues. Then reach all of your friends with social media posts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.    

Take a look at GivenGain’s top ten tips to keep your fundraising on track!  

  1. Post regular updates. Reached 50% of your fundraising target? Smashed your training run today? Use your online fundraising page alongside your social media accounts as your diary and keep friends, family and colleagues involved with your fundraising journey.  

  2. Show donors what their support will achieve by asking your chosen charity about the work they do. What could your charity achieve with a €10 donation? How could €50 change a life? Let donors know the impact their giving will have in a specific and understandable way.   

  3. Think outside the box. Why not commit to a dare if you meet your fundraising goal? Whether you agree to dye your hair or wear your pyjamas to work, donors love it when you put your pride on the line for a good cause!   

  4. Get your workplace involved. Find out if your organisation will match employees' charitable donations – many do! Or simply let your colleagues know what good deeds you're up to by posting on your internal channels.  

  5. Step outside your direct network. It may feel weird to ask for support outside your group of friends, but tons of people out there share your passion. So go ahead, post your fundraising project on that local community Facebook group!  

  6. Take your fundraising offline by downloading your project’s QR code and printing it in brochures, flyers and posters. And of course, there’s the most personal and powerful offline method of all – asking in person.   

  7. Enjoy baking, singing or dog walking? Put your hobbies to work for charity as your fundraising challenge! Everybody wins.  

  8. Be persistent. Don’t be afraid to ask twice. People often mean to donate but forget to do so. It usually takes more than one request to nudge someone into action, so don’t feel embarrassed to ask again.   

  9. A simple thank you can go a long way. Showing your gratitude to donors isn’t just a nice thing to do, it can encourage them to spread positive word of mouth about your fundraising – and maybe even donate again.  

  10. Your fundraising journey doesn’t end when you cross the finish line. Up to 20% of donations come in after race day, so make sure you keep pushing!