How can you support a fundraiser if you're strapped for cash?

It can be difficult to help a out a cause that matters to you if you’re running low on funds, but it is possible! There are a number of ways that you can support a fundraiser without breaking the bank. 

Volunteer your time to make the event a success
Events will always need people on the ground to ensure that everything is running smoothly. For smaller charities or fledgling events, it can be difficult to hire enough staff to adequately cover the entire event. This is where volunteers come in, to donate their time and support the event managers on the day. 

See if you can become a team captain within this mycause event, then register your family and friends to raise funds. You will be managing the team, saving everyone time by making sure that each individual is organised and ready to go the lead up to the event. 

Ask your friends and family to donate in exchange for chores
Everyone has chores that they don’t like to do - from hanging up the washing to cleaning the car. One great way to assist your chosen fundraising campaign is to ask your friend or family member for a donation in exchange for one of their chores being completed. 

You can collect the funds and donate them yourself once the chore is complete, or your friend or family member can submit the donation on your behalf. This is a great way to help someone you know while assisting a cause you care about, all with one simple act. 

Sign up for regular giving 
Just because you aren’t able to donate right now doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to support your cause next month. Signing up for regular giving offers you the opportunity to assist one or multiple charities at a time of the year which is most convenient for you. Regular givers have the opportunity to support their charity weekly, fortnightly, monthly or yearly. 

The donations are also tax deductible, and you are receipted before EOFY to be included in your tax return. By logging into your mycause myaccount, you are also able to change your nominated charities at will, adjust the amount you would like to contribute and run your own donation reports to see past transactions.

Become an unofficial advocate
See if there are ways for you to become an unofficial cause advocate by raising funds through your own tea party or movie night! You might not be able to donate much as an individual, but if you get your friends together then as a group you will no doubt be able to make a significant contribution to your cause while having a great time together. 

Donate to a pledge campaign at a later date
The beauty of a pledge campaign is that funds are not automatically deducted from your nominated bank account. Rather, you are pledging to give your donation once the pledge campaign is over. Each mycause pledge campaign clearly states how many days are left for that particular pledge campaign. This means that you will know exactly how long it will be until the funds are taken from your bank account. As a result, you can therefore ensure in advance that the funds will be in the account when the countdown for the pledge campaign is complete.

There are multiple ways to support a charity fundraising campaign, charity event or a personal cause campaign on mycause. The key is just to get a little creative to ensure you are able to positively contribute to your cause! Get started and launch your charity fundraising campaign with mycause today!