{"id":157798,"date":"2021-11-16T17:56:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T22:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?page_id=157798"},"modified":"2023-11-16T14:20:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T19:20:28","slug":"supporters-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/givingtuesdaytoolkit","title":{"rendered":"Supporters Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"
#Giving Tuesday, <\/strong><\/span>the world\u2019s largest day of giving, is coming up on Tuesday, November 28th<\/strong><\/span>, and Best Buddies needs your help getting more people to join us in supporting our mission! With your network, you can spread Best Buddies\u2019 message of friendship and inclusion to more people and skyrocket the chance of more donations.<\/p>\n Below are some tools and resources to help you get started:<\/p>\n Social media is critical to the success of #GivingTuesday. It not only helps Best Buddies fundraise, but it also brings brand awareness to those who may not be familiar with our mission yet.<\/p>\n Download these social media graphics and share them on your personal platforms so your network will see that Best Buddies is your charity of choice for #GivingTuesday.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”graphics” width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”175698″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”graphics” width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”175699″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”graphics” width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”175700″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner el_class=”graphics” width=”1\/3″][vc_raw_html el_class=”purple”]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJncmFwaGljcyUyMGhiLWJ1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmVzdGJ1ZGRpZXMub3JnJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIyJTJGMTElMkYyMDIyLUJCLUdpdmluZy1UdWVzZGF5LUNhbXBhaWduX0ZCLUNvdmVyLTEyMDB4NjI4LTEuanBlZyUyMiUyMGRvd25sb2FkJTNEJTIyRmFjZWJvb2slMjBDb3ZlciUyMFBob3RvJTIyJTIwJTNFRkFDRUJPT0slMjBDT1ZFUiUyMFBIT1RPJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”graphics” width=”1\/3″][vc_raw_html el_class=”purple”]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJncmFwaGljcyUyMGhiLWJ1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmVzdGJ1ZGRpZXMub3JnJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIyJTJGMTElMkYyMDIyLUJCLUdpdmluZy1UdWVzZGF5LUNhbXBhaWduX0lHLVN0b3JpZXMtMTA4MHgxOTIwLTEuanBlZyUyMiUyMGRvd25sb2FkJTNEJTIySW5zdGFncmFtJTIwU3RvcnklMjBUZW1wbGF0ZSUyMiUyMCUzRUlOU1RBR1JBTSUyMFNUT1JZJTIwVEVNUExBVEUlM0MlMkZhJTNFJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”graphics” width=”1\/3″][vc_raw_html el_class=”purple”]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJncmFwaGljcyUyMGhiLWJ1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmVzdGJ1ZGRpZXMub3JnJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIyJTJGMTElMkYyMDIyLUJCLUdpdmluZy1UdWVzZGF5LUNhbXBhaWduX1R3aXR0ZXItSU1HLVNoYXJlLTEwMjR4NTEyLTEuanBlZyUyMiUyMGRvd25sb2FkJTNEJTIyVHdpdHRlciUyMENvdmVyJTIwUGhvdG8lMjIlMjAlM0VUV0lUVEVSJTIwQ09WRVIlMjBQSE9UTyUzQyUyRmElM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\n Hashtags have become a powerful tool to increase engagement with new audiences. Consider using them in your posts when promoting Best Buddies on (and leading up to) #GivingTuesday!Here are some popular ones you could try:<\/p>\n Below are suggested social media posts and a timeline. Before #GivingTuesday, educate your social networks about #GivingTuesday and tell them why they should support Best Buddies on that day. On the day-of, continue to post regularly and emphasize a sense of urgency. Afterwards, thank your friends and family who donated and tell them what an impact they have had.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”center” width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”175403″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_raw_html el_class=”purple”]JTNDY2VudGVyJTNFJTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJkb3dubG9hZCUyMGhiLWJ1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmVzdGJ1ZGRpZXMub3JnJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIzJTJGMTAlMkZHaXZpbmctVHVlc2RheS1TYW1wbGUtUG9zdC0xLmpwZWclMjIlMjBkb3dubG9hZCUzRCUyMkdpdmUlMjBUaGUlMjBHaWZ0JTIwb2YlMjBJbmNsdXNpb24lMjIlMjAlM0VET1dOTE9BRCUyMCUzQ2klMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmljb24tZG93bmxvYWQtYWx0JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaSUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0UlM0MlMkZjZW50ZXIlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]Sample Caption:<\/strong><\/p>\n Psst…since you probably saved some on #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday – why not consider donating to @BestBuddies for #GivingTuesday?<\/p>\n Your donation will match individuals with #IDD with a #bestie \u2013 in other words, a friend that is quick to listen, slow to judge, and always makes you smile #InclusionLivesHere #GivingTuesdayNow #NonProfit #GiveBack<\/p>\n https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/vf\/BestBuddies[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”175407″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_raw_html el_class=”purple”]JTNDY2VudGVyJTNFJTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJkb3dubG9hZCUyMGhiLWJ1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmVzdGJ1ZGRpZXMub3JnJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIzJTJGMTAlMkZHaXZpbmctVHVlc2RheS1TYW1wbGUtUG9zdC0yLmpwZWclMjIlMjBkb3dubG9hZCUzRCUyMkluY2x1c2lvbiUyMExpdmVzJTIwSGVyZSUyMiUyMCUzRURPV05MT0FEJTIwJTNDaSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyaWNvbi1kb3dubG9hZC1hbHQlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpJTNFJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRSUzQyUyRmNlbnRlciUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]Sample Caption:<\/strong><\/p>\n We can all agree that a payday is a good day, right?<\/p>\n How else would you pay for essentials like rent and electricity, and also fun stuff like video games? But here\u2019s a statistic for you: 84% of people with IDD are unemployed. No paycheck means more than not being able to pay bills. Having a job gives you dignity and a sense of worth. Keeps your body and mind moving. Gets you plugged in the community.<\/p>\n Donate to @BestBuddies this #GivingTuesday and you\u2019ll change those odds. You\u2019ll make sure everyone has chance to find a job that matches their skills and interest.<\/p>\n So at the end of the day, it pays off in a business sense and a human one. And let\u2019s face it, being able to buy yourself a new iPhone is pretty awesome, too. #GivingTuesday #NonProfit #GiveBack<\/p>\n https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/vf\/BestBuddies[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”175406″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_raw_html el_class=”purple”]JTNDY2VudGVyJTNFJTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJkb3dubG9hZCUyMGhiLWJ1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmVzdGJ1ZGRpZXMub3JnJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIzJTJGMTAlMkZHaXZpbmctVHVlc2RheS1TYW1wbGUtUG9zdC0zLmpwZWclMjIlMjBkb3dubG9hZCUzRCUyMkluY2x1c2lvbiUyMExpdmVzJTIwSGVyZSUyMiUyMCUzRURPV05MT0FEJTIwJTNDaSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyaWNvbi1kb3dubG9hZC1hbHQlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpJTNFJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRSUzQyUyRmNlbnRlciUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]Sample Caption:<\/strong><\/p>\n Growing up, can you imagine if you had never been invited to a birthday party? Or if you never had anyone to celebrate your birthday with? Let\u2019s make a difference this #GivingTuesday with a gift to @BestBuddies! Everyone deserves to celebrate their special day with people who know what makes them amazing. #InclusionLivesHere<\/p>\n https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/vf\/BestBuddies[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”center” width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”175405″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_raw_html el_class=”purple”]JTNDY2VudGVyJTNFJTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJkb3dubG9hZCUyMGhiLWJ1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmVzdGJ1ZGRpZXMub3JnJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIzJTJGMTAlMkZHaXZpbmctVHVlc2RheS1TYW1wbGUtUG9zdC00LmpwZWclMjIlMjBkb3dubG9hZCUzRCUyMkluY2x1c2lvbiUyMExpdmVzJTIwSGVyZSUyMiUyMCUzRURPV05MT0FEJTIwJTNDaSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyaWNvbi1kb3dubG9hZC1hbHQlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpJTNFJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRSUzQyUyRmNlbnRlciUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]Sample Caption:<\/strong><\/p>\n Mint chocolate chip, Rocky Road, French vanilla, strawberry…what\u2019s your favorite ice cream? A best friend is the one who knows your goto flavor. The one that picks you up when you\u2019re down and always knows the perfect time to go grab a cone! Help give people with special abilities that bestie feeling and make your #GivingTuesday donation to @BestBuddies! #InclusionLivesHere #GivingTuesdayNow #NonProfit #GiveBack<\/p>\n https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/vf\/BestBuddies[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”175404″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_raw_html el_class=”purple”]JTNDY2VudGVyJTNFJTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJkb3dubG9hZCUyMGhiLWJ1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmVzdGJ1ZGRpZXMub3JnJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIzJTJGMTAlMkZHaXZpbmctVHVlc2RheS1TYW1wbGUtUG9zdC01LmpwZWclMjIlMjBkb3dubG9hZCUzRCUyMkdpdmUlMjBUaGUlMjBHaWZ0JTIwb2YlMjBJbmNsdXNpb24lMjIlMjAlM0VET1dOTE9BRCUyMCUzQ2klMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmljb24tZG93bmxvYWQtYWx0JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaSUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0UlM0MlMkZjZW50ZXIlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]Sample Caption:<\/strong><\/p>\n Can you imagine going through your high school years without ever having attended the Homecoming dance or a Prom? Or maybe you went but didn\u2019t have anyone to get ready with or enjoy a celebratory dinner beforehand? Every kid deserves these special moments surrounded by friends that leave a lasting impact. Let\u2019s make a difference this #GivingTuesday with a gift to @BestBuddies! https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/vf\/BestBuddies[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Tips to remember!<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Facebook fundraisers are an excellent way to raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies on #Giving Tuesday. Click below for instructions on how to set one up and feel free to personalize the sample text so your network knows how important our mission is to you! 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Check out the sample messaging below and let your people know how they can support awonderful cause this holiday season!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner gap=”5″ el_class=”full-width”][vc_column_inner el_class=”graphics” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1637693003634{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]sample text, call & email script<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”graphics” width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row content_placement=”top”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”175396″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/thebridge-donate\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1637104355713{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Supporters Toolkit #Giving Tuesday, the world\u2019s largest day of giving, is coming up on Tuesday, November 28th, and Best Buddies needs your help getting more people to join us in supporting our mission! 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