How to Create a The Big Give Fundraising Page
1. Go to SALSA’s The Big Give profile (https://www.thebiggivesa.org/organizations/salsa), and click the Fundraise button.
2. When you click Fundraise, a pop-up will appear requesting the following information:
First Name
Last Name
Campaign Name (optional) – If you’d like your fundraiser page name to be something other than your first and last name (like your Organization), enter that here.
Password
3. Once you have created your fundraiser, you will have a unique link to your personal/organization fundraising page.
4. Use this fundraising page link to send to your networks. We’ve included helpful email and social media templates below.
EMAIL TEMPLATES
Pre-Event Email
Subject: Join me in Supporting San Antonio Legal Services Association (SALSA)
Hi [first_name],
I am excited to announce that I am supporting SALSA during The Big Give by taking on the role of a fundraising champion. My fundraising will help SALSA to mobilize legal volunteers to transform the lives of those in need, including local veterans, families of individuals with disabilities and individuals facing homelessness.
[Fundraiser Story: Why are you supporting this organization? What impact has this organization had on you/your family/your friends?]
The Big Give is the day that the San Antonio community comes together to support the important work being done in our community by organizations like SALSA,, so join the movement by contributing to my fundraiser on September 20-21! Check out my fundraising page here: [LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE]
Thank you for supporting me and SALSA!
Emails to Send During Big Give Event
EMAIL 1:
Subject: The Big Give is here – Support SALSA!
Hi [first_name],
TODAY is the day! It’s September 20-21, so the time to give is now. My goal is to raise $[YOUR FUNDRAISER GOAL] in support of SALSA (San Antonio Legal Services Association), but I can’t reach my goal alone.
Please join me in helping SALSA provide free civil legal services to indigent, vulnerable and at-risk San Antonio families by visiting my fundraising page at: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK].
If you’ve already donated, thank you so much for your support! I hope you’ll consider sharing my fundraising page with your friends and family on social media to get the word out about SALSA and the difference they make to our community!
Thank you!
EMAIL 2:
Subject: Only a few more hours left to give!
Hi [first_name],
Can you believe The Big Give is almost over? With [$ AMOUNT YOU’VE RAISED] already raised for SALSA, I am proud of my impact as a fundraising champion!
I am so thankful for the support of my community throughout this giving celebration – but the giving isn’t over yet! Visit my fundraising page at [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] and make a contribution to help me reach my goal.
You can also show your support by sharing my fundraising page with your friends and family on social media!
Thank you again!
Email to Send After Big Give Event
Subject: Thank you
Hi [first_name],
Thank you so much for all of your support during The Big Give. Because of you, I was able to raise $[AMOUNT THAT YOU RAISED] for SALSA! Together, we made a difference in the lives of low-income families throughout San Antonio.
Thanks for your help in making The Big Give a success!
SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES
- SALSA is participating in The Big Give, a 24-hour giving movement, on September 20-21! Join me in supporting SALSA’s mission to mobilize legal volunteers to transform the lives of those in need. As a fundraising champion for SALSA, I have my own fundraising page, so check out this link to donate to my personal fundraiser during The Big Give: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
- The Big Give is in less than X days away! My goal is to raise $X for SALSA, but I need YOUR help to get here. Make a long lasting contribution here: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
- TODAY IS THE DAY! I need your help in supporting SALSA so they can continue to provide free civil legal services to indigent, vulnerable and at-risk San Antonio families. I am fundraising for SALSA because [IMPACT SALSA HAS HAD ON YOU]. Please consider making a contribution to my fundraising page here: [LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE]. Your gift will make a huge impact on low income families throughout San Antonio!
- SALSA needs YOU! Join me in supporting their mission to mobilize legal volunteers to transform the lives of those in need!: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
- I am fundraising for SALSA during The Big Give on September 20-21! Check out my page here [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] to donate and share!
- Thank you to the donors and supporters that have helped me reach X% of my goal! Help me get to 100% biggive2023: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
- Use your own personal photos to show your support and tell your story, and make sure to use #hashtags in your post!
- Insert the link to your fundraising page in your bio, that way your supporters will be able to navigate to your fundraising page right from Instagram!