It’s hard to believe it, but 2024 is almost in the rearview mirror, and 2025 – with its new fundraising goals – is quickly coming up! While it’s tempting to sit back and call it a day until January, now’s a great time to get the ball rolling so that you can hit the ground fundraising in 2025. Here’s what to do.
Thank Your Donors!
Those successful campaigns don’t just happen. If you’ve raised money for your school or sports team this year, take the opportunity to send a thank you note to everyone who’s donated or who has helped spread the word or run your event. A little gratitude goes a long way. It will make it more likely that those people will help support you in 2025 and beyond – or might even throw a little change your way as a holiday gift! (Good news: MoneyDolly makes it easy to reach those people with the tap of a button!)
Set Your Resolutions
How was 2024 for you? Did you meet your school or team’s fundraising goals? Were there any surprises or successes you’d like to replicate? Grab yourself a festive treat or drink and review the numbers, analyzing what worked well and where your support came from. Use that data together with feedback from your school or team to identify what you want from 2025 and what it will take to get there. This is a great chance to loop in your team members or school community – set aside an evening to celebrate, gather feedback, and set goals together!
Know your Key Dates
2025 might seem a long way off, but plenty happens in the first few months of the year! For example, spring sports will be upon us before we know it. Start setting your fundraising plans in motion now – rather than waiting until the holidays are over. Take the time to go through your calendar to take note of any key dates or events and work backward to design a fundraising plan that ensures you’re not scrambling to set up a last-minute fundraiser. (Although if you do find yourself in that position, MoneyDolly’s here to help you get set up asap!)
Do an End-of-Year Push!
2024 isn’t yet over – there’s still time to meet those fundraising milestones or push for your stretch goals. Your community is in giving mode, and there’s no better gift than giving back. Consider creating an end-of-year fundraising campaign that lets your supporters channel their gift gifting towards something that pays it forward. Want to encourage participation? Browse MoneyDolly’s extensive product catalog to offer some of our top-performing seasonal items as a thanks for a donation!
Talk to MoneyDolly
The year’s almost over, but fundraising never rests. If you’re ready to start off 2025 in a serious fundraising style, request a demo with MoneyDolly. We’ll walk you through our easy-to-use peer-to-peer fundraising platform so that you can start making good fundraising resolutions the second the Times Square ball drops!
