Fundraise

Fundraising online is one of the easiest ways to raise funds for Youth Opportunities and once you sign up we welcome you as an official member of Team YO! Whether you are holding an event, taking on a challenge, or just asking people to support us, you can create your own fundraising page in just minutes

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Fundraising tips

Here are some simple tips to get the most out of your personal fundraising page but if you would like a more comprehensive guide, download our official guide to fundraising below.

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Fundraising Authority

If you are holding a fundraising event for YO, please download our Authority to Fundraise application form and email to fundraising@youthopps.com.au Once approved, we can provide you an approval letter and access to some additional resources to help you in your fundraising efforts.

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Are you a member of Facebook? If you are, you might have noticed people choosing to have a fundraiser for their birthday. To do this, you simply log in to Facebook and search fundraisers, set up your birthday or general fundraiser and select Youth Opportunities as your charity. Add your own personal fundraising message and share it with your networks – it is that easy!

Set a fundraising goal

Get an idea on what your fundraising efforts can help us achieve. Your fundraising goal is a great way to motivate your supporters and allows you to track how much you’ve raised.

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Make the first donation

Even a small gift of $25, or maybe $50, shows your commitment, and will encourage others to donate.

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Share on social media, in your office, anywhere you can!

Share your page across your social channels and email to encourage your family, friends and colleagues to support you in your effort to raise funds. You can also share your own story as to why you are raising funds, or one of our graduate stories to demonstrate the impact of your gift. If you have been waiting for that right time to ask your friends, now is definitely the time to seek their support. We also have posters you can download to promote your fundraiser.

Use the Youth Opportunities handle @youth_opportunities to tag us on Facebook or Instagram so we can help promote your fundraiser.

For Facebook fundraisers, use Facebook to create your own fundraising page for your birthday or just for fun. Login to Facebook and search fundraisers, set up your birthday or general fundraiser and select Youth Opportunities Association as your charity. Then add your own personal fundraising message and share with your networks – it is that easy!

More Fundraising Resources To Support You

Social media message example

“Help me create a brighter future for young Australians experiencing adversity. I am raising money to support Youth Opportunities because I believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive, no matter their circumstances. Please donate and together we can help more young people to overcome barriers and achieve their best life.”

Access our supporter profile image 

Download our ‘Proud Supporter of Youth Opportunities’ profile picture and use across your social channels.

Thank your supporters

Say thank you to all the amazing people who donated and supported your efforts. You may also like to download our Certificate of Appreciation and email it to them.

Want to start a fundraiser with us?

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