Registering and setting up your fundraising page is easy and quick! Here are a few tips for getting started. In addition, we’ve suggested some language to use for your story and sharing your page and goals with your family and friends.
HOW TO MAKE, ACCESS AND EDIT YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE
- Step 1 – Visit this link to register. Click on the orange “Register” button to create your fundraising page.
- Step 2 – Check your email for a message from the High Line Canal Conservancy titled “Your fundraising page has been created”.
- Step 3 – Click on the blue button that says, “Visit your page”, and you will be directed to your individual Fundraiser Dashboard.
- Step 4 – You will see the tabs Overview, Story, Donations, Emails, and Details. These pages will allow you to change your fundraising goal, send emails to friends, share your story, and update your friends and donors on your progress.
For a quick video tutorial on how to make and edit your fundraising page click here.
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR FUNDRAISING GOAL
- Step 1 – Log into your Fundraiser Dashboard.
- Step 2 – Click on the “Details” tab and scroll down to the box titled “Goal”. Here you will be able to set you fundraising goal to whatever amount you choose.
HOW TO EDIT YOUR STORY
- Step 1 – Log into your Fundraiser Dashboard.
- Step 2 – Click on the “Overview” or “Story” tab. You will be prompted to compose a story. This is a great place to share why you are fundraising for the High Line Canal!
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR PROFILE IMAGE
- Step 1 – Log into your Fundraiser Dashboard.
- Step 2 – Click on the “Details” tab and scroll down to the orange High Line Hero image. Here you can click “upload” to add your own image.
HOW TO DONATE TO YOUR OWN FUNDRAISING DASHBOARD
- Step 1 – Log into your Fundraiser Dashboard.
- Step 2 – Click on the “Overview “tab.
- Step 3 – The first pop up will ask you to edit your story where you can either compose your story or click “Skip.” The next pop up will allow you to donate to your campaign.
- Step 4 – Click any amount, but you will be able to edit your contribution on the next page.
HOW TO EMAIL YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY
- Step 1 – Log into your Fundraiser Dashboard.
- Step 2 – Click on the “Emails” tab where you will see sample emails to thank your donors or send an email asking for donations.
- Step 3 – The samples will have an auto-populated message with a link to your individual fundraiser page. Feel free to personalize your message and click the blue “Copy Message” box to copy the text to your clipboard.
- Step 4 – Paste your copied message into a new email in your personal email platform and send it to your desired contact.
Alternatively, you can click on the email icon on your main fundraising page to initiate a new email.
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR DONORS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON YOUR STATUS
- Step 1 – Log into your Fundraiser Dashboard.
- Step 2 – Click on the “Story” tab.
- Step 3 – Click on the word UPDATES
- Step 4 – Click on the blue box that says “Create New.
- Step 5 – Personalize the update with reports of mileage that you have completed, stories of your time on the trail, or screenshots of an app where you have recorded millage.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR FUNDRAISING
Social Media Graphics
Click here to download Walk FOR the Canal social media graphics
Sample Story
At 71 miles, the High Line Canal is one of the longest continuous urban trails in the country, twisting through the most populated area of Colorado while crossing the varied mosaic of communities in the region. It’s truly a treasure as both an ecological and recreational refuge.
Please consider donating as I Walk FOR the Canal to support the High Line Canal Conservancy’s mission to preserve, protect and enhance the 71-mile Canal in partnership with the public. Our trails and open spaces are incredibly important to the health and wellbeing of our communities; I want to help ensure a vibrant future for the Canal so that all people can enjoy the trail for years to come.
For information about the High Line Canal and the Conservancy, visit highlinecanal.org.
Sample Email to Fundraise
Dear Family and Friends,
I’m walking and fundraising for 71 days starting August 1 to support the 71-mile High Line Canal! The High Line Canal is one of the longest continuous urban trails in the country, twisting through the most populated area of Colorado while crossing the varied mosaic of communities in the region. It’s truly a treasure as both an ecological and recreational refuge.
Any funds I raise will support the High Line Canal Conservancy’s mission to preserve, protect and enhance the 71-mile Canal in partnership with the public. As we’ve witnessed these past few months, our trails and open spaces are incredibly important to the health and wellbeing of our communities and I’m doing this to help ensure a vibrant future for the Canal so that all people can enjoy the trail for years to come.
Please consider donating and supporting me today – any amount helps! You can make your tax-deductible donation online using this link to my personal fundraising page [paste your fundraising page link] and clicking “Donate” or, if you would prefer, you can send your contribution to the address listed below.
Make checks payable to: High Line Canal Conservancy
Memo: Walk FOR the Canal – [Enter Fundraiser’s first and last name]
Mail to: High Line Canal Conservancy, 4010 E Orchard Rd, Centennial, CO 80121
Thank you for your support!
[Your name here]
For information about the High Line Canal and the Conservancy, visit highlinecanal.org.
Sample Social Media Posts
Facebook
I’m walking [enter mile goal number here] to support the High Line Canal Conservancy’s [tag us at @highlinecanalconservancy] Walk FOR the Canal! Will you help me reach my fundraising goal of [enter fundraising $ amount]? To donate to my fundraiser and support me on my journey from Aug 1 – Oct 10, visit: [Insert your fundraising page link].
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Why donate? The High Line Canal is one of the longest (71 miles) continuous urban trails in the country, twisting through the most populated area of Colorado while crossing the mosaic of varied communities in the region. It’s truly a treasure as both an ecological and recreational refuge. The funds raised will support the High Line Canal Conservancy’s mission to preserve, protect and enhance the 71-mile legacy Canal in partnership with the public.
Instagram
I’m walking [enter mile goal number here] to support the @highlinecanal during the 71-day Walk FOR the Canal! Will you help me reach my fundraising goal of [enter fundraising $ amount] and cheer me on for this journey? The Canal is near and dear to my heart and I would appreciate your support.
Why donate? The High Line Canal is one of the longest (71 miles) continuous urban trails in the country, twisting through the most populated area of Colorado while crossing the mosaic of varied communities in the region. It’s truly a treasure as both an ecological and recreational refuge. The funds raised will support the High Line Canal Conservancy’s mission to preserve, protect and enhance the 71-mile legacy Canal in partnership with the public. #highlinecanal #walkFORthecanal #71miles
To donate to my fundraiser, visit: [Insert your fundraising page link].
Twitter
I’m walking [enter mile goal number here] miles as part of @COHighLineCanal’s #WalkFORtheCanal! Will you help me reach my fundraising goal of [Enter $ goal amount] to raise funds for more trees and trail improvements? To donate visit: [Insert personal fundraising page link]
Sample Email to Thank Supporter
Dear [Enter supporter name],
Thank you so much for your generous donation to my fundraiser in support of the High Line Canal. Your donation means a lot to me and will help further the High Line Canal Conservancy’s efforts to preserve, protect and enhance the High Line Canal.
So far, I’ve walked [enter number of miles you’ve traveled so far] miles towards my [enter goal mile number here] mile goal and so appreciate your support as I fundraise for an organization that is near and dear to my heart.
To learn more about the Conservancy’s work and why your support matters, visit highlinecanal.org.
Thank you again,
[Your name]
