Celebrating 10 years with crowdfunding for personal use

Join us in giving back to where it all began!

U.S. schools are underfunded by nearly $150 billion annually—leaving many teachers trying to pick up the slack. So, to celebrate the release of this new feature, Tiltify is challenging creators to give back where it all began by raising money to support the teachers, librarians, and coaches who helped shape who we are today. If you’re like many, an impactful person from childhood probably came to mind instantly.

Are you thinking of a favorite teacher who could use new supplies in their classroom, a librarian who needs new books, or a treasured coach who believed in you and is now facing funding cuts? Whoever comes to mind, Tiltify Personal campaigns give you the interactive tools to rally your audience behind this cause and make a real difference for a person who’s made an impact on your life.

We gave creators Hank & John Green early access to Tiltify Personal fundraising, and they were able to raise $74,000 for Complexly. Imagine what you could do!

Start a personal campaign

Like this idea but unsure how to start a personal fundraiser?

We've got you covered. This step-by-step checklist has all the information and templates you need to get your Tiltify Personal fundraiser up and running in time for back-to-school.

Decide who you'll raise money for

• What personal experiences have shaped who you are? Who was the person or organization behind them?
• Who has made a significant impact on your life?
• Who has gone above and beyond to support you, believe in you, and help you achieve your goals?
• What gaps in your community have affected you personally?

Reach out to your desired beneficiary

Once you've decided on an individual or organization to raise money for, the next step is to contact them and learn their specific needs.

Use this customizable email to complete this step quickly:

Hi {Name of person},

This is {Your name}. You might not remember me, but {customize with your memory of them. Example: I remember you as the Teacher who never gave up on me}. Because of your care and dedication, I have gone on to {achievement you're proud of}. 

So to say thank you for all you've done and to support you in continuing to inspire others, I would like to host a fundraiser in your honor.;

Are there any specific goals or needs you have that my community and I could help support?

Looking forward to hearing from you, 

{Your Name}

Bring your campaign to life

First up, set your fundraising goal. Then, with your audience in mind, determine how you'll keep potential contributors engaged throughout your fundraiser. Tiltify Personal fundraising gives you the tools to include engagement opportunities throughout personal fundraisers with:

1. Polls: So contributors can vote with their dollars 
2. Milestones: Add incentivized goals throughout
3. Rewards: Give contributors incentives like merch and digital downloads
4. Targets: Break your goal into smaller sub-goals
5. And so much more

These are features you';ll only find on Tiltify, and they help you spread the word easily, raise money online fast, and create a unique fundraising event that resonates with your audience.

With a structure in place, choose which platforms you'll use to share your fundraiser. Tiltify gives you the ability to:

• Collect funds live on platforms like Twitch and YouTube.
• Create excitement with live guests, rewards, and more
• Add existing content directly to your fundraising campaign page.

Finally, use Tiltify to create a schedule. This will keep you organized and help your audience easily find important dates, streaming times, and fundraising event details.

Launch your campaign

Just like when creating your personal brand, consistency is key in personal fundraising. Here are a few things to ask yourself as launch day approaches.

• • Have you shared your campaign link on your website and social media channels? This will help you gain traction quickly.
  • Do your campaign materials have a consistent look and feel? This helps your audience identify and track your campaign among your regularly scheduled content.
  • Are there strategic partners you can get to share, like, and comment on your campaign from the moment it goes live? This early engagement can jumpstart your success.

Then use this customizable email template to share your campaign with your audience.

Hi {Name of Person},

Do you have a teacher, coach, or mentor who’s impacted your life?

For me that’s [Person you are supporting] for [what they did].

So, to give back to where it all began, I am hosting a fundraiser from [Date-Date] to support [person from above] [what the money will go towards. Example: buy new books for their classroom].

To learn more and join me in supporting this cause that means so much to me, please check out my donation page.

Thank you,

{Your Name}