Your Personal Fundraiser for NCS
Thank you so much for starting a fundraiser in honor of NCS for Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day!
We want to make this process as easy as possible for you. This toolkit has everything you need to run a successful fundraising campaign.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day is on October 10th. While your fundraiser can continue beyond this date, our goal is to reach our fundraising target by October 10th. We appreciate your dedication to helping us achieve this milestone.
Setting up your fundraiser:
Personalize your page with:
a photo
a note to your page visitors (here is some suggested language but you can edit it however you want to make it your own—it’s best when it sounds like you!)
a goal: Choose a realistic and inspiring fundraising goal. Think about what will motivate your network to donate—every dollar makes a difference!
Outreach:
Outreach is a critical component of your fundraising campaign. Make sure that your friends, family, and contacts know about your campaign and why you are inviting them to support NCS. This is the best way to motivate them to make a gift!
Please reach out to your contacts when and where you feel most comfortable. Consider the following outreach strategies that have worked for other people:
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We recommend sending three emails, spaced out over time, to keep your network engaged.
You can find templates for the first two emails here: NHN Outreach Emails
We will send you an email template for you to send on Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day (October 10th) closer to the day.
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Send personalized messages to your friends and family, explaining why you’re raising funds and how they can contribute.
Find examples of text messages you can use here: Messaging Templates
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Share your campaign on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Regularly update your followers on your progress.
We’ve included graphics and videos for you to share as posts or stories, as well as captions, all found here: Social Media Outreach.
Final Tips for Success:
Donate: Personal fundraising campaigns are much more successful when the fundraiser makes the first donation. This demonstrates to your contacts that you’re not only asking them to support NCS, but that you are also a supporter.
Follow Up: Remember, people often need multiple reminders before taking action. Don’t hesitate to follow up with potential donors who haven’t responded to your initial outreach.
Say Thanks: Always thank your campaign supporters and keep them updated on your campaign’s progress.
Thank you for your commitment to NCS and for supporting Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day this year!
Your efforts are instrumental in helping us provide vital services to our neighbors facing homelessness, all year long.
We’re here to support you every step of this process—please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions (Rebecca Kabat, she/her/hers, 212-537-5142, rkabat@ncsinc.org)
WORDING FOR FUNDRAISING PAGE
Join me in supporting NCS in honor of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day. For more than 40 years, NCS has been guided by the principle that the entire community is responsible for our neighbors facing homelessness.
Help me reach my goal of raising [FILL IN YOUR GOAL] to provide:
Safe Housing: A secure stable home for New Yorkers facing homelessness, including young adults aging out of foster care, those who have experienced chronic homelessness, and college students working toward their degree.
Comprehensive Support: Essential services like job training, mental health counseling, and substance abuse treatment.
Empowerment: Help our neighbors rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
This Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day, let's help our neighbors!
Every donation makes a difference! Thank you so much!
EMAIL TEMPLATES
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Subject: Quick Ask: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day
Hey friends!
In honor of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day on October 10th, I am trying to raise [PUT IN YOUR GOAL] for Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter (NCS).
NCS has provided New Yorkers facing homelessness with a home, a community, and access to the services they need to thrive for more than 40 years.
Can you support my fundraiser [ADD HYPERLINK TO YOUR PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE]?
Your generosity will help provide:
Safe Housing: A secure stable home for New Yorkers facing homelessness, including young adults aging out of foster care, those who have experienced chronic homelessness, and college students working toward their degree.
Comprehensive Support: Essential services like job training, mental health counseling, and substance use treatment.
Empowerment: Help our neighbors rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. Your support means a lot to me and to those who benefit from NCS's work.
Please join me and make a gift [ADD IN HYPERLINK TO YOUR PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE] for NCS’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign.
With gratitude,
[Your Name]
P.S. You can learn more about NCS and their important work at www.ncsinc.org.
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Subject: We’re almost there!
Hi Friends,
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day is coming up!
I know you’re busy and so wanted to send a quick reminder that I am raising funds for Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter in honor of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day.
Your donation to my fundraiser [ADD HYPERLINK TO PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] of any size will make a difference for NCS clients:
Donna struggled with addiction since she was a teenager which eventually led to homelessness. Now in her 60s, Donna is stably housed at the NCS Residence, where she receives substance use counseling, has held a job for five years, and has been reunited with her adult children.
M, a computer science major at Medgar Evers College, didn’t have a stable home before moving into NCS Scholars, our residence for CUNY students facing homelessness. Now he has a home and the support he needs, making it much more likely he will earn his degree and increase his lifetime earning potential.
When TiAsia aged out of foster care she had nowhere to go. Fortunately, NCS’s Louis Nine House is a residence for young people just like her, providing housing and services that she needs. To prepare for her future, TiAsia gets support from NCS’s vocational team, who work with her to create, plan for, and begin to achieve her goals.
Thank you for celebrating Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day. Your support means so much to me, Donna, M, TiAsia and all the New Yorkers NCS houses and supports.
Many thanks!
[YOUR NAME]
P.S. If you make a monthly gift, your first month will be matched by an anonymous donor, increasing your impact. You can make a one-time or monthly donation here: [ADD IN LINK TO PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE]
TEXT MESSAGE TEMPLATES
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Hey! I'm fundraising for Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter in support of the incredible work they do for our neighbors facing homelessness. I’d love your support!
Can you help me reach my goal of raising [ADD YOUR FUNDRAISING GOAL] by October 10th? Every dollar helps! [ADD FUNDRAISING LINK] Thanks so much!
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Hey, I'm fundraising for NCS, an amazing org providing supportive services to our neighbors facing homelessness in NYC.
Can you help me reach my goal of raising [ADD FUNDRAISING GOAL] by October 10th? Here’s my link: [ADD PERSONAL FUNDRAISING LINK]. Thanks so much! 😊
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In honor of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day, I’m fundraising to support NCS’s life-changing programs for New Yorkers facing homelessness. I’m hoping to raise [ADD YOUR FUNDRAISING GOAL] by October 10th – can you help me reach my goal? [ADD YOUR PERSONAL FUNDRAISING LINK] Thanks!
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Hey! In honor of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day, I’m hoping to find 10 people who will donate $10 each to Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter so that together we will have raised $100. You can chip in $10 (or more) at my personal fundraising page: [YOUR FUNDRAISING LINK] Thanks so much!
NCS Social Media Handles:
Facebook: @neighborhoodcoalitionforshelter
Instagram: @neighborhoodcoalition
X/Twitter: @ncsincorg
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/neighborhood-coalition-for-shelter
Facebook/LinkedIn
Please tag us in your posts
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I'm proud to be fundraising in support of @Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter in honor of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day (October 10th)!
NCS provides critical services to our neighbors facing homelessness in NYC. I’m aiming to raise [ADD FUNDRAISING GOAL] by October 10th – can you help me get there? Every dollar counts! 💙
Donate today: [ADD PERSONAL FUNDRAISING LINK] #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
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🏠 Help me support our neighbors in need! 🏠
I'm raising funds for @Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter to support our neighbors facing homelessness in NYC.
Join me in making a real impact by donating today! Any amount makes a difference. Thank you for your support! ️ [ADD YOUR PERSONAL FUNDRAISING LINK] #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
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I'm on a mission to raise [your fundraising goal] for @Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter (NCS)!
NCS is doing amazing work to support individuals facing homelessness, and you can help by donating to or sharing my fundraiser – together, we can make a big impact! 💪 [ADD FUNDRAISING LINK]
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In honor of #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors Day on October 10, I am taking part in @Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter’s 100 for 100 campaign.
100 supporters are raising $100 each for a total of $10,000! Can you chip in with a $10 gift? [ADD FUNDRAISING LINK] Thank you so much for your support. 💙🏠
Since you cannot add links to an Instagram post, please share stories instead! You can use the provided graphics/videos and add a link to your fundraising page as a sticker and tag us at @neighborhoodcoalition.
X/Twitter
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I'm proud to be fundraising in support of @NCSincorg this #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors Day! I’m aiming to raise [ENTER YOUR GOAL] by October 10th – can you help me get there? Every dollar counts! 💙 Donate today: [ADD YOUR FUNDRAISING LINK]
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🏠 Help me to support our neighbors in need! 🏠 I'm fundraising for @NCSincorg to support our neighbors facing homelessness in NYC. Join me in making a real impact by donating today – any amount makes a difference! [PERSONAL FUNDRAISING LINK]
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I'm on a mission to raise [your fundraising goal] for @NCSincorg! NCS does amazing work to support individuals facing homelessness, and you can help by donating to or sharing my fundraiser – together, we can make a big impact! 💪 [ADD FUNDRAISING LINK]
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I’m looking for 10 friends who will donate $10 each to help me raise $100 for @ncsincorg in honor of #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors Day. Learn more and donate here: [PERSONAL FUNDRAISING LINK]
SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS
Graphics for Posts
Videos for Posts
You can download short videos from our Google Drive to upload to social media or add YouTube links to your captions.
Graphics for Stories
Please remember to add a link to your fundraiser as a button on the story and to tag us so that we can share your story.
Videos for Stories and Reels
You can download videos for stories and reels from our Google Drive to upload to your stories. Please remember to add a link to your fundraiser as a button on the story and to tag us so that we can share your story.
If you aren’t able to access our Google Drive folder, you might need to download the Google Drive app.