AMPLIFY FUNDRAISING TOOLKIT
Social Media Templates
When it comes to social media, you want to make it fun and engaging. So feel free to change these templates up or create your own social posts that are relevant to you and your community!
Sample Facebook Posts
The @ACCAlumniNetwork is participating in Amplify Austin Day, a 24-hour giving movement on Thursday! Join me in supporting @ACCDistrict and contribute to a scholarship that boosts a part-time student to full-time! As a fundraising champion for Austin Community College, I have my own fundraising page, so check out this link to donate to my personal fundraiser during Amplify Austin Day [FUNDRAISNG PAGE LINK] #amplifyacc
Amplify Austin Day is less than X days away! My goal is to rais $X for @ACCDistrict, but I need YOUR help to get there. Make a lasting contribution by boosting a part-time student to full-time here: [FUNDRAISNG PAGE LINK]
TODAY IS THE DAY! I need your help in supporting the @ACCAlumniNetwork so they can make a difference in a student's life RIGHT NOW. Contribute to a scholarship that boosts a part-time student to full-time! I am fundraising for @ACCDistrict because access to high-quality education makes life in Austin better for EVERYONE. Please consider making a contribution to my fundraising page here [FUNDRAISNG PAGE LINK].
Whether you’re an alum from our founding days days or a more recent grad, I hope you’ll join me. We can make a difference for today’s students when we all work together. Join me during #amplifyatx and give back on March 1st to show that You Are ACC! bit.lly/amplifyacc #amplifyacc
One of our #amplifyatx goals is to increase @ACCAlumniNetwork page likes. Help us engage more former@ACCDistrict students by liking their page and suggest it to others. The 1700th person to like the page will win a pair of limited edition R.B. the Riverbat socks #ACC4Everyone #amplifyacc
I just signed up as an #amplifyatx fundraiser for the @ACCAlumniNetwork and I’m raising money for scholarships. You can support my efforts at [FUNDRAISNG PAGE LINK] #amplifyacc #ACC4Everyone
I am raising money to support scholarships for the @ACCAlumniNetwork because I believe that access to high-quality education makes life in Austin better for everyone. Please consider showing your support by making a donation [FUNDRAISNG PAGE LINK] #amplifyacc #ACC4Everyone
I received a scholarship many years ago that allowed me to become a full time student. This first-class education played a huge roll in life and I know my support goes to help someone like me. Please consider showing your support by making a donation [FUNDRAISNG PAGE LINK] #amplifyacc #ACC4Everyone
So excited about everything ACC has done in Austin. Did you study at ACC? ACC has such great programs, and when you and I give back on March 1, we’ll show that We Are ACC and help more students have these life-changing experiences. Please join me in spreading the word and giving back today at amplifyatx.org/acc #amplifyacc
It’s not too late to participate in #amplifyatx. #Iamacc – are you? Show your riverbat spirit today by giving back to the @ACCAlumniNetwork Scholarship bit.ly/amplifyacc #amplifyacc #ACC4Everyone
I Am ACC! I’m joining our fellow alumni and friends to make an impact on March 5-March 6 for #Amplifyatx. It’s a chance for our one-of-a-kind community to support current and future ACC alumni through scholarships. Support your favorite area & watch our collective impact make a difference! Please spread the word about bit.lly/amplifyacc and invite your friends and former classmates to make a gift.
And feel free to create your own! Just be sure to use the url bit.ly/amplifyacc (or your personal fundraising page) and #amplifyACC to help boost the trend.
Sample Tweets
This is a fun way to support @ACCDistrict and raise funds for the @AlumACC scholarships. #amplifyacc bit.ly/acc
AmplifyATX Day is just X days, X hours, and X minutes away (but who's counting?). We will highlight different parts of the ACC experience and invite you to make a gift in the area that is most meaningful to you. Make your gift today! https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/acc
The @AlumACC needs YOU! Join me in supporting their mission to open doors to opportunity for a greater number of students each year. #AmplifyACC [FUNDRAISNG PAGE LINK]
I am fundraising for @AlumACC and @ACCDistrict during Amplify Austin Day on February 28! Check out my page here [FUNDRAISNG PAGE LINK] to donate and share!
Thank you to the donors and supporters that have helped me reach X% of my goal! Help me get to 100% #AmplifyACC #ILiveHereIGiveHere: [FUNDRAISNG PAGE LINK]
I just made a gift for @AmplifyATX. You can make an impact too at amplifyatx.org/acc #amplifyacc • • #iamACC! Are you? RT if you’re participating in #amplifyacc
DID YOU KNOW? 61% of ACC students WORRY ABOUT HAVING ENOUGH MONEY to pay for school... #AmplifyACC at bit.ly/amplifyacc
DID YOU KNOW? 50% of students have RUN OUT OF MONEY 3 or more times in the past year X3—a gift of just $25 buys a campus parking pass for one academic year. Help unlock educational opportunities for more deserving Austin-area students. Help us #amplifyacc. bit.ly/amplifyacc
One of our #amplifyatx goals is to increase @alumACC page likes? Help us engage more former @accdistrict students by liking our page and suggest it to others. The 545th person to like the page will win a pair of limited edition R.B. the Riverbat socks #iamacc #amplifyacc
#AmplifyACC at bit.ly/amplifyacc
DID YOU KNOW? 54% of students indicate that they HAVE MORE STUDENT LOAN DEBT than they expected to have at this point?... #AmplifyACC at bit.ly/amplifyacc
DID YOU KNOW? 34% of students show signs of VERY LOW FOOD SECURITY due to finances (skipping meals, eating less, or less nutritious food)?... #AmplifyACC at bit.ly/amplifyacc
DID YOU KNOW? 64% of STUDENTS ARE NOT CONFIDENT they will be able to pay off the debt they acquired while in school?... #AmplifyACC at bit.ly/amplifyacc
DID YOU KNOW? 65% of students pay for college using money from their current employment?... #AmplifyACC at bit.ly/amplifyacc
And feel free to create your own! Just be sure to use the url bit.ly/amplifyacc (or your personal fundraising page) and #amplifyACC to help boost the trend.
Instagram
Use your own personal photos to show your support and tell your story, and make sure to use #hashtags like #ILiveHereIGiveHere, #AmplifyACC, and #iamacc in your post!
Insert the link to your fundraising page in your bio, that way supporters will be able to navigate to your fundraising page right from instagram!
🦇 🧦 Here's a chance to win a free pair of R.B. Socks! 🧦 🦇 To Enter:
1️⃣ Like this photo 👍
2️⃣ Follow @accalumninetwork
3️⃣ Tag 2 people who are former students, faculty, or employees of ACC
4️⃣ Share a photo from your college days (or at ACC) with a statement about why college was so important for them #AmplifyACC #MyCollegeStory #ACC4Everyone
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1 winner will be announced at 2pm on March 6th and announced online in the captions. Must follow all steps for valid entry. Good luck!
Tips & Ideas for Fundraising
Social Media Challenge: Use social media as a way to interact with others close to Austin Community College or who feel passion for equal access to education and to promote your fundraising efforts. Encourage your firends to share your fundraising page--maybe offer to make a $5 donation in the name of anyone who shares your page or their own story (A great way to encourage participation if you were already going to make some donations).
Hashtag Challenges: Hashtags are a great way to engage with your network! Use the many hastags associated with Austin Community College to promote their positive impact and to share reasons why being a fundraising champion is important to you.
Popular Hashtags
#AmplifyACC
#iamacc
#ProudRiverbat
#ACCAlumni
#ILiveHereIGiveHere
And feel free to create your own! Just be sure to use the url bit.ly/amplifyacc (or your personal fundraising page) and #amplifyACC to help boost the trend.