Having lived and worked in Canada and the UK and fundraised in various capacities for over 20 years, I joined Family Society – Adoption Focus in 2022. Post-Covid and right in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, this was a tough time for most people, and a very challenging time to raise funds. However, since then we’ve established several channels and opportunities for supporters to get involved, some of which are completely free, and one of which offers you the opportunity to win cash prizes!
Could you help us to reach our 15th anniversary campaign goal by joining in some of our fundraising activities?
Fundraising can feel like a scary notion to some people as they believe it’s all about asking for money by holding out your hand. I prefer to see it as offering an opportunity. You’re offering an opportunity to make a difference, to support a charity, or to participate in a fun event. Yes, the by-product is that you’ll raise funds for your favourite charity, but hopefully, you see my point, that giving people the opportunity to support a charity and make a valuable difference need not be a scary or awkward prospect.
You’ll probably be surprised to find that most people are either happy to get involved themselves, or comfortable supporting you to get involved in fundraising. Before we talk about the many ways you can take up the opportunity to support Family Society - Adoption Focus, let’s cover what your donations can achieve.
- A £10 donation will provide a digital resource pack for adoptive families.
- A £25 donation will fund activity materials for use within a Theraplay support package.
- A £50 donation will provide a support or training session for all the members of an adoptive family.
- A £120 (or £10 per month) donation would provide a virtual therapeutic consultation session for any member of an Adoption Focus family with one of our adoption professionals.
- A £240 (or £20 per month) donation would cover the cost of developing a new support workshop.
- A £360 (or £30 per month) donation could fund materials for our invaluable Life Story Work for children, along with a session with adoptive parents to share the work.
There are several very easy ways that you can take up the opportunity to support Family Society – Adoption Focus.
- Join our brand new 200 Club, for just £2 a month you could win £100 every month for a year while supporting our vital work.
- Join Easyfunding.com and create a free donation for us every time you shop online. It’s really easy and costs you nothing.
- Use The Good Travel Agent when you book any trips or holidays and we'll get a free donation.
- Ask your friends and family to support your Facebook Birthday Fundraiser.
- Could you or someone you know participate in one of our fundraising challenges? At the moment, we're running a special promotion and all our events are available for only a £10 entry fee!
- Do you work for a company or own a business that could partner with us? Click here for ideas on how to get involved.
- Are you involved in a school that would like to fundraise for us? Click here for a list of school fundraising ideas.
- After making sure all your family are going to be looked after, would you consider leaving us a gift in your will?
- Lastly, one of the best and most valuable ways to support us is by making a regular monthly donation.
In summary, fundraising shouldn’t be seen as scary or awkward it should be viewed as offering an opportunity to support the great work that our charity does. No one asks for money; fundraisers offer donors the opportunity to make a difference to something they care deeply about.
No one gives you money; donors give for their own reasons and to express their values.
Hopefully, this blog has clarified that fundraising is an offer.
Robert J Mitchell - Fundraising Manager
robertjmitchell@adoption-focus.org.uk
*thanks to Michelle Benson for the use of her graphic.
