RelayVous Fundraising Toolkit

Use email to share your individual campaign link with friends and family and encourage them to contribute. Use the template language below to share your connection to Teens to Trails, and include any photos or videos you’d like to express your passion for the cause! 

Keep in mind: Personalized messages make a big difference! Instead of cc’ing a long list of contacts, you might consider copying and pasting your message into individual emails to make the ask more personal and direct.

Launch Day Email

Subject: I'm raising [$Amount] for Teens to Trails, can you help?

Hi [Name],

I'm fundraising for Teens to Trails' RelayVous to support our outdoor club at [School]. My goal is [$Amount] by October 30th. Even $25 helps.

Give here: [Your fundraising page URL]

Thank you!
[Your name]

Reminder Email

Subject: So close to my goal, can you help me finish strong?

Hi [Name],

I'm just [Amount] away from my goal of [Amount] by [Date]. Any amount helps: [Your fundraising page URL]

Thanks!
[Your name]

Thank You Email
(Send an individual, personalized thank you email to everyone who donates to your campaign! A handwritten letter is also a nice touch, too, if you have mailing addresses.)

Subject line: Thank you so much, [Name]! 

Body of email:

Dear [Name],

Thank you for making a donation to my campaign for the Teens to Trails RelayVous!

Thanks to your generosity, I’ve been able to raise [$Total amount]—every dollar going directly to our outdoor club and clubs around the state.   

It means so much to me that you contributed. Thank you for helping to make a difference! 

[Your name]

Take your message even further with social media posts. Share personal videos or photos with your ask, and customize the sample text below for your captions.

You can also reshare these Teens to Trails posts to make things easy!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DdZWCs2DWiP/
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1510650501108975&set=a.559322732908428

Launch day

Did you know that Teens to Trails connects Maine students to life-changing outdoor experiences through a network of outdoor clubs in middle and high schools. 

I’m raising [$Goal amount] for @teenstotrails Relayvous because I believe all teens should have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, together.

Please consider making a donation to help me reach my goal: [Link to your personal campaign page] Thank you!

#teenstotrails #lifehappensoutside #relayvous

5 days in 

I’ve already raised [$Amount] but I need YOUR support to reach my goal for @teenstotrails Relayvous! Please help me get to [$Goal amount] by [Date]. 

With your help, we can make outdoor clubs possible around the state. 

Donate here: [Link to your personal campaign page]. Thank you! 

#teenstotrails #lifehappensoutside #relayvous

Almost there

I’m just [$Amount] away from my fundraising goal! 

A contribution of $25 helps to support our school’s outdoor adventures. 

Please chip in to help me reach my goal by [Date]: [Link to your personal campaign page]. Thank you! 

#teenstotrails #lifehappensoutside #relayvous

Thank you‍ ‍(Get permission to tag friends who have donated!)

Wow, I am blown away by the support of my friends and family who chipped in to raise funds for Teens to Trails Relayvous.  

Shout out to [Tag individuals] for helping me reach [$Total amount]! 

Thanks to your support, we’ll be able to get our outdoor club out for [3 camping trips this year.]  

Haven’t had a chance to contribute yet? It’s not too late! [Link to your personal campaign page].

#teenstotrails #lifehappensoutside #relayvous

Connect with your supporters right on their phones with text messages that include a brief note and a direct link to your campaign!

Launch day

Hi [Name]! I’m raising [$Goal amount] for the Teens to Trails RelayVous to support connecting Maine students to life-changing outdoor experiences. Can you make a donation to help me reach my goal of  [$Goal amount] by [Date]? Thank you! [Link to your personal campaign page]

Reminder
(If they haven’t already donated!)

Hi [Name]! I’m just [$Amount] away from my fundraising goal! A contribution of $25 helps to support our school's outdoor adventures. Please consider chipping in to help me reach my goal by [Date]! [Link to your personal campaign page] Thank you!

Thank you

[Name]—Thank you so much for making a donation to my campaign! I appreciate you so much. Thanks to your generosity, we will be able to spend more time outside on adventures with our friends. Thank you for making a difference with me!

Whether on the phone or in person, direct asks are one of the best ways to reach your goal.

Talking points

I wanted to see if you'd be interested in supporting a cause I care about. Teens to Trails connects Maine students to outdoor experiences through school outdoor clubs.

I'm raising [$Amount] by [Date] for our club to participate in the Teens to Trails RelayVous. Would you be willing to donate? Even $25 helps, and any amount means a lot.

If they say yes: Thank you so much! I'll text you the link: [Your fundraising page URL]. Would it be okay if I gave you a shoutout on social media?

[Send an email or text after your conversation that says "Thank you again!" and attach the link to your campaign page.]

If they say no or aren't sure: No worries! Can I send you the link so you can learn more? [Your fundraising page URL]

[Collect their email address, say thanks, etc.]