How to Be Very Successful At Crowdfunding by Free Stuff Directory 24/7 Staff - June 30, 2022
Crowdfunding is a very easy way to raise money for these types of expenses.
If you story can pull on someone’s heart strings hard enough, you can earn the funds you need to pay for medical bills. Crowdfunding is probably one of the best things to come out of social media. It’s like standing on the street corner begging for money, without you actually having to stand outside.
The use of crowdfunding is great, because after you’ve paid the crowdfunding site, you get to keep the money you earned (some sites may not issue the funds if you haven’t met your goals). But, how do I tell my story?
So, How Do I Develop My Story?
To craft your pitch, first you have to know exactly what your need is. No one but you can answer this question. Think long and hard about it. When writing your script for your video, keep in mind that it should be no longer than 5 minutes. You want it long enough where the viewer can get a sense of who you are, what your need is, and how they can help; but not so long that they stop viewing all together before your call to action.
Your Pitch Should Include:
1) A video of yourself
2) 1 to 1-½ minutes long- Introduce who you are (show emotions, don’t be stiff and proud, don’t forget it is you who is begging for the money).
3) 2 minutes long - Tell the public what your need is, or why do you need the money
4) 1-1/2 minutes long - What will the donor get in return ( a personalized note, a phone call, what!)
5) 1 minute long – A call to action! What can your donors do to help you spread the word? Share your video on social media, write blog posts, “ I really need your help!” - you can offer to write guest posts).
How to Get More Backers
Without backers, or the people who are donating to your project, you have no project. You have to get on the freeway and go where the backers are. In this case, an online presence is your greatest asset. It will allow you to use all social media platforms to get your cause out there. Depending on your story, you can also use other forms of media such as television but this will depend on if your need is visual or not.
Go Fund Me (http://www.gofundme.com) Offers a 0% fee way to raise money for your medical bills or expenses. You can use their platform to build your campaign, develop your story, share your story with your friends and family. At the end of your campaign, you can send the money you raised to your bank account within 2 – 5 days.
In review:
1) Craft your story. Make it compelling and express your vulnerable side. Use a catchy title to draw more people to your personal plight.
2) Use video and photos you tell your story. This is all about you allow people to empathize with you and open up their wallets and purses in your honor.
3) Create the ultimate social media strategy. Via social media you can reach people all around the globe. Get your family and friends involved as well.
4) Also use other ways to spread the word like television, emails, texts, or calling people you know.
5) You may also want to throw a party to show your gratitude, but since parties can be expensive, I would settle for a picnic in the park type of thing. You can even get the local news to cover the event.
6) Update, update, update. No one likes to donate money to a cause and not here what is going on. Always, always, always, give a progress report, or an update; whether it good or bad, people want to know.
7) Show your thanks to everyone that donated money. Donation letters are a great way to achieve this.
8) Down the road, after your ordeal is over with, you can throw a celebration party and invite all the donors who made it possible for you.
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