Lift & Shift Social Support
By: Lift, Shift Foundation
Tags: Veterans, Nonprofit, Fundraising

Lift & Shift Social Support

If you’re here reading, there’s a good chance you’re looking for social media tips and tricks. Your how-to search might also be related to hosting an online Fundraiser for the Lift & Shift Foundation.

Thank you for your interest!

Giving to the Lift & Shift Foundation enables us to advocate for and foster a more inclusive and veteran-friendly tech society. As a nonprofit organization, we’re able to carry out our mission thanks to generous charitable donations. Our work depends on those that give in every size, shape, and form. Regardless of the amount, every dollar counts.

Battle of the Bots in January 2019

Because of supporters like you, we’re able to bring veteran families together; we can offer STEM education programs that build confidence; allow veterans to join us behind the scenes to build circuits and software; assist disadvantaged Americans by designing adaptive devices; and so much more.

None of this could be accomplished without the generosity of donors and organizations who make sure that veterans and their families feel our presence in their communities! A great — and easy — way to support veterans interested in science and technology is through online fundraising.

Here are a few tips on how to how to start a fundraiser on your social network. (You can download our social media image kit to help.)

Reasons to Host a Fundraiser

Although birthdays are the most common reason to host a fundraiser, you can actually start a fundraiser at any time of the year, for any occasion! Here are a few ideas:

In honor of a family member or friend who served in the military

In recognition of a loved one’s enlistment, deployment or homecoming

In honor of a loved one’s retirement/transition out of service, to give back to future generations of service members

Holidays (when many deployed service members are far from home): Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, July 4

Military holidays: Armed Forces Day (May 16), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 12), Patriot’s Day (Sept 11), Military Appreciation Month (May), Month of the Military Child (April)

Whatever your reason for donating to the Lift & Shift Foundation, even if it’s “just because,” please know that we are grateful for your generosity. Your support drives our impact and results for veterans and their families.

How To Set Up a Facebook Fundraiser Benefiting Lift & Shift

Get started with this link to create a Facebook Fundraiser. (Optionally, head to our Facebook page at WeLiftAndShift) Enter how much money you would like to raise and the date you’d like your fundraiser to end. Make sure to add a fundraiser description! This is your chance to edit and update the description of your Facebook Fundraiser with a personal story on why you believe in our mission, and what it would mean to you when friends and family join in. Complete the last few steps, and just like that, you are ready to raise charitable donations for a great cause.

How To Set Up an Instagram Fundraiser Benefiting Lift & Shift

The charity search opens when you add a Donation sticker to an Instagram story, or when you click the Fundraiser option just before you go live. You can find our Instagram profile, liftandshiftfoundation,when you search for charities. That’s all it takes to make a difference.

Spread the Word About Your Fundraiser

When sharing your fundraiser, chatting about the impact can make your effort even more successful. Here are a few ideas of what to share with your friends and family:

The highest praise would be sharing our impact on you.

Why it’s important to you.

What it means to have your friends and family support veterans with science and tech programs.

Remember To Thank Your Supporters

Every charitable donation — no matter how big or small — makes an impact in the lives of America’s veterans. Don’t forget to thank your supporters for the positive impact they make when supporting your fundraiser! Be as grateful to have them as we are to have you.