Most campaigns have quiet periods, but there are plenty of ways to boost momentum and re-energise your fundraising. The key is to act quickly and try multiple approaches.
Quick ways to boost donations
Post a project update explaining the urgency
Contact people who said they'd donate but haven't
Ask existing backers to share with their networks
Host a donation party or fundraising event
Reach out to local businesses
Contact local media about your deadline
Organise a fundraising event
Events can help by:
Creating urgency and excitement
Bringing potential backers together
Making it easy for people to donate
Generating local media interest
Building community support
Event ideas
Try running:
A donation party
Community BBQ
Quiz night
Sponsored activity
Local food festival
Arts and crafts fair
Sports tournament
At your event
Remember to:
Set up a donating station
Share project updates
Take photos and videos
Thank current backers
Collect contact details
Make it fun and social
Making a final push
With two weeks to go:
Email everyone who hasn't donated yet
Post daily social media updates
Highlight the deadline
Share how close you are to target
Create urgency around last donations
Consider matching funding offers
Re-engaging your crowd
Reach out to:
Friends and family
Local community groups
Previous event attendees
Social media followers
Local businesses
Project champions
Keep momentum going
Update your project page regularly
Share success stories
Celebrate mini-milestones
Thank backers publicly
Keep communications positive
Stay active and visible
Remember: Many projects see a surge of donations in their final weeks. Don't give up - keep pushing until the very end!