Facebook Fundraising to Help Stop the Clot®

Facebook Fundraising to Help Stop the Clot

If you’re passionate about making a difference and spreading blood clot awareness, you’ve come to the right place. Stop the Clot invites you to raise critical funds and awareness to help spread the word about blood clots by creating a Facebook Fundraiser. With the click of a button, you can turn your generosity into meaningful action. When you create a Facebook fundraiser, you raise vital program support while also spreading life-saving information to your friends, family, and online network. Your online fundraiser has the power to save lives.  

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Why Facebook Fundraisers? 

Facebook has developed an easy-to-use online platform for establishing fundraisers that aid organizations such as the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA). For individuals aiming to give back to NBCA, this is a great option given its ease of use, social sharing capabilities, and ability to connect with your own personal networks. Facebook’s fundraising features make it a powerful tool for individuals seeking to raise funds and awareness to help Stop the Clot.  

“Creating a Facebook fundraiser for Stop the Clot was an easy way to help share my story and raise awareness and critical funds for an organization that helps blood clot community members like me. No one must face the threat of blood clots alone, and setting up a Facebook Fundraiser was my way of helping to save lives.” -NBCA donor and patient 

To help support NBCA, you have the option to create a Facebook fundraiser for various occasions. Here are some ideas to get you started:  

1. Birthday celebration
2. Clotting anniversary (“clotiversary”) 
3. Memorial or tribute
4. In lieu of gifts for special occasions (holiday, graduation, or wedding)
5. Awareness month (such as Blood Clot Awareness Month in March)
6. Community events
7. Personal challenges and achievements  

How to Set up a Facebook Fundraiser  

Setting up a fundraiser is easy. Follow this link to get started and keep in mind some of the following tips:  

1. Go to your Facebook homepage or profile and click on “Fundraisers” in the left-hand menu. Then, click on “Raise Money” and select “Nonprofit.” Choose “Stop the Clot” 
2. Determine the amount you want to raise for the organization. Setting a clear and attainable goal can motivate donors to contribute.
3. Fill out the details of your fundraiser. Make sure to tell your story and explain why you are raising funds for NBCA.
4. Consider making a personal contribution to kickstart the fundraiser. It demonstrates your commitment and encourages others to contribute.
5. Make sure to share and promote your fundraiser with your Facebook friends and family. 
6. Engage with donors by responding to their comments and thanking them for their contributions. 
7. Regularly update the fundraiser with progress and milestones, showing the impact of donations.
8. Don’t limit promotion to Facebook alone. Share the fundraiser link on other social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn, or via email to expand your reach. 

How Do Fundraising Dollars Help Support NBCA?  

Every donation, no matter the size, plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by blood clots and clotting disorders. These funds help facilitate educational campaigns that raise awareness about the risks, signs, symptoms, and prevention of blood clots, ultimately saving lives through enhanced knowledge. They also support critical research efforts aimed at improving outcomes for blood clot patients and those at increased risk of developing a blood clot. Additionally, these funds support patient assistance programs, offering vital resources and support networks to individuals navigating the challenges post-diagnosis. Every donor becomes an integral part of NBCA’s mission, contributing to the prevention, early diagnosis, and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots for countless individuals across the nation. Read more about our programs and services.  

Your support means the world to the community that we serve. Every dollar matters, and Facebook fundraising is a great way to support the mission and vision of the organization. For all questions, please contact tpatrikis@stoptheclot.org