When you create an online fundraising page on People Pledge’s website, you will automatically have the opportunity to provide updates throughout the time your fundraising page is active. At People Pledge, we understand that keeping that line of communication between you and your supporters is important for many reasons.

Firstly it helps you connect with your supporters and express your appreciation for their donation, love and time. It is also important to provide updates to your supporters to show accountability of where and how the donations are impacting positively on your life. Creating unique content on your fundraising page personalizes your fundraising page, making it easier for your supporters to relate to you. And lastly, it provides an opportunity for you to draw more attention to your fundraising page on social media.

Before putting up any updates, it is important to reflect on what you would like to share and how personal the content is. People Pledge will check every update before it goes on the live feed in order to ensure that the content is suitable and appropriate for your supporters visiting the website.

People Pledge has come up with 3 easy ways to keep your supporters updated with your health progress as well as the activity that you have been receiving from your fundraising page.

1) Taking Photos

With access to cameras in laptops, phones and tablets, it is easy to post up an update photo to share with your supporters. If you are already be posting up photos via Instagram or Facebook, you can also link these photos to your fundraising page. Here are a few tips when taking photos.

– Make sure that any photo that you would like shared on your fundraising page has a purpose. For example, take photos that share your day or express how you are feeling.

– Try to take good quality photos. You can do this by making sure that there is enough lighting and keep the camera on auto-focus for clear photos.

– Include photos that are inspirational and positive. Creating photos of these nature will create a positive atmosphere on your fundraising page.

2) Blogging Online

Personally written content can help connect you and your supporters. Sharing thoughts, experiences and feelings can provide greater understanding of your situation. For instance, sharing some of the struggles that have happened and how supporters have made you stronger as a person. Blogging is not only beneficial for your supporters to keep updated, but is also a way for you to vent out and perhaps reflect on your own journey personally.

3) Recording Videos

Posting up a video can also be an interactive way for you to connect with your supporters. With millions of individuals watching videos via Youtube, it can be an easy way for you to connect with your supporters and reach out to many other potential supporters. One tip when creating youtube videos is to ensure that you focus on your supporters and not all about yourself. For example, creating a video to personally say thank you to your supporters.