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Read moreAccidents are common and can be life-changing for the victims. This article will take a look at 7 fundraising ideas to help accident victims.
There are lots of accident types, for example accidents at work, sports-related accidents, slips and falls, and more. However, road traffic accidents are the most common. Around 4.4 million people are injured after an incident on the road in America every year.
Whatever the circumstance, accidents often leave victims in need of significant medical care. Medical bills can pile up, along with financial worries about being off work and any other costs caused by the accident.
Many people turn to crowdfunding to raise money for accident victims, whether that’s on their own behalf, for a loved one, or for someone in the local community. Let’s take a look at some ideas to help you fundraise for accident victims.
An excellent way to get started is by gathering the local community (when it’s covid-safe, of course). This could be at your home, at the home of the victim, or in a local venue.
A gathering allows people to show they care by bringing gifts, offering loving words, and helping out with practical tasks. It provides a perfect time to talk about your cause and ask people for donations. Other people may step up to help you fundraise and pass the word on to their friends and family.
Sometimes the local media will be open to running a story on an accident if that’s something the victim is comfortable with. You can reach out to them and ask them about it. Don’t forget to ask them to include your fundraising link somewhere in the story.
A traditional raffle is always well-loved and is a fantastic way to raise money. In the case of an accident, it’s well worth asking local businesses to donate prizes that you can raffle off. Promote your event, sell tickets, and watch the funds rolling in.
Offering rewards for donations can be a great way to both show your thanks to donors and encourage donations. You can offer rewards in ‘levels’, with more exciting rewards for higher donations. Again, it’s a good idea to ask local businesses if they can donate rewards. Otherwise, you can keep them simple to fit your budget, such as a personalised letter or email, a small gift, or something handmade.
Rather than a sponsored walk, you can hold an awareness walk. This raises awareness of the accident and can educate others on how to keep themselves safe in the future. Get as many people involved as possible and plan a route that will pass busy areas. Bring flags and banners to grab people’s attention.
You can promote your cause and talk to people as you go. Bring donation buckets to encourage donations. You could even hand out cards with your campaign link along the way.
Hosting a potluck dinner allows people to show they care in a practical way, by cooking a dish to bring to the victims home. Everyone brings some food, you all gather together and support one another. You can talk about your cause and ask for donations (or a set fee to take part in the dinner).
A yard sale is an excellent way to get rid of items you no longer use while raising funds. Making it a community affair allows people to help by donating old belongings. You can even ask them to help out at the yard sale by pricing and selling items.
Promote your yard sale beforehand so you have as many customers as possible, and encourage people to spread the word far and wide. All the funds go to your cause and it brings everyone together.
Below are some tips for running a fundraising campaign for an accident victim:
Break down the costs: Set a clear goal of how much you want to raise, along with an end date to increase the urgency of the campaign. In your campaign story, be clear about exactly where the money will go, for example to medical costs, to help the victims family or to cover living costs while the victim is out of work. The more specific the better, as this helps to build trust with your audience and encourage donations.
Emphasise the impact: Be open and honest about the impact of the accident, including the physical, emotional, and financial impact. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable. This helps to connect with the audience on an emotional level. You can also use an eye-catching title for your campaign page, and include pictures and videos to evoke emotion.
Update donors: With this type of campaign people will be very invested in the outcome, so ensure you update your donors about the victim’s medical progress and the progress of the campaign. GoGetFunding has a handy update feature to help you do this.
Promote your campaign: Working hard to promote your campaign is key to getting donations. Spread the word to family, friends, and colleagues, use social media, and consider using flyers and posters to get the attention of potential donors.
Crowdfunding can be very rewarding and can help accident victims to get their lives back on track. If you’re ready to get started, you can launch your fundraising campaign today!
References
Association for Safe International Road Travel, (2022), “Road Safety Facts”.
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