getting started
your very own web page
Go and check out your team page. This will be the hive of your fundraising activity. You can track your fundraising efforts, thank donors, as well as follow other teams. Send the link to your friends so they can see the amazing challenge you're undertaking and be inspired to support you.
Building your Teamspace is easy and takes little time and effort. We have a number of online tutorial videos available for you should you require a little help getting started. Check them out on YouTube.
where does the money go?
Find out where the fundraising dollars go. Read about the stories of projects funded by Oxfam Australia which are possible because of your fundraising efforts. We support projects in communities in 26 countries around the world, including Indigenous Australia. The more you know about Oxfam's work and where your fundraising will go, the easier it will be to ask for sponsorship. Get inspired, read about it here, or contact us for more information.
by the book
Start carrying your receipt book with you at all times - you never know when and where you'll find people wanting to sponsor you.
the art of self promotion
Send an email to your friends, family and work colleagues. . Tell them what you are doing, why you are doing it and how they can support you!
Put posters and promotional materials around your workplace, club, local area. Post a bulletin on your work intranet, university newsletter or club news.
what next?
- Encourage your employer to match your fundraising.
- Organise a fundraising event.
- Ask a local business to sponsor you - check out our page of templates.
- Keep your friends, family and colleagues up to date and entertained with your training and fundraising progress whether it be through your team page, emails, a blog, a photo diary or in person. Continue to inspire those around you!
- Email Signature. Each team member can attach
a signature to the bottom of their work or personal email which
has a link to the donation page, for example:
- Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne
- 100km - teams of 4 - 48 hours
- Visit www.oxfam.org.au/trailwalker/melbourne/team/[insert team number] to sponsor my team
