ECLI-VIBES
100 Community
Champions
Campaign
Ambassador Toolkit
Protecting Hope. Together.
Inside This Guide
1) Raise $1,000 in One Week: The 5-Day Challenge
2) Make a Plan to Maximize Your Network
3) Action Steps Menu
4) Asking for Donations
5) ECLI-VIBES Impact & Resources
6) Sample Email, Texts & Social Media Posts
Raise $1,000 in One Week
The 5-Day Challenge | 30-Minutes a Day
Federal funding for victim services has been significantly reduced, but survivors still need somewhere to turn. The 100 Community Champions Campaign empowers people who already believe in our mission to invite their own networks to invest in keeping lifesaving services available.
Your Goal: Raise $1,000 in five days. 100 Champions means $100,000 to sustain our life-changing impact in just one week!
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Day 1: Lead by Example
Make a gift that is personally meaningful to you. Then call one friend and tell them why you care about ECLI-VIBES. Ask them to consider a $500 gift.
This is how you start building a real relationship around this cause. When you pick up the phone and share what moves you about ECLI-VIBES, that personal connection is worth more than any email blast. People give to people they trust, and that trust starts with you being willing to go first.
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Day 2: Write 5 Personal Letters
Write 5 personal letters (or emails) asking for a $100 gift. Use the sample email in this toolkit as a starting point, then make each one personal.
This is your chance to share your enthusiasm in your own words. Tell each person specifically why this work matters to you, not just what ECLI-VIBES does. Your energy is contagious, so let it come through on the page.
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The 5-Day Challenge
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Day 3: Send 10 Emails
Send 10 emails asking for a $50 gift. Cast a wider net. Think about friends, colleagues, neighbors, gym buddies, and faith community members who care about community safety.
Today is about spreading the word as far as you can. You might be surprised who responds. People in your life care about the same things you do, and many of them are looking for a way to make a difference. By sending these emails, you are giving them that opportunity. Cast a wide net and watch what happens.
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Day 4: Go Social
Post on Facebook or Instagram and start a Facebook Fundraiser. Share why ECLI-VIBES matters to you and include your fundraising link. Tag @ecli_vibes so we can amplify your post.
Today is a great day to follow up with anyone who hasn't responded to your letters or emails earlier this week. A quick, friendly message like "Hey, just wanted to make sure you saw my note about ECLI-VIBES" can make all the difference. Most people mean to respond but life gets in the way. Your gentle nudge shows you care enough to circle back.
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Day 5: Tap Your Professional Network
Post on LinkedIn. Share your Champion story with your professional network. Position your involvement as community leadership and invite colleagues and connections to support the mission.
Before you post, take a moment to thank every single person who gave this week. Send a personal text, email, or DM to each donor and let them know their gift made a real impact. Gratitude is the foundation of every lasting relationship in fundraising. When people feel appreciated, they give again, and they tell their friends. Finish the week the way you started it: with heart.
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Make a Plan to
Maximize Your Network
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Decide which communication channels work best for you:
Email | Facebook | LinkedIn | Texting | Phone calls | In person
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Brainstorm your "WHY?"
Use the space below to jot down your talking points. These are the words you'll use when you call a friend, write an email, or post on social media.
Why do you care about ECLI-VIBES?
Why do you want to introduce others to our mission?
What inspires you about the work we do for survivors?
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Make a list of the people you want to share ECLI-VIBES with. Family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, faith community, gym buddies...
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Create your Champion Plan for the week, using only the Action Steps that make the most sense for you and your network. (See the next page for a Menu of Action Steps)
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Action Steps Menu
Check off the items you plan to do this week!
Quick
☐ Share ECLI-VIBES social media posts on your own pages.
☐ When you share, add a personal note: "This matters to me because..."
☐ Mention ECLI-VIBES to a friend, colleague, or family member.
☐ Text 3 friends the link to donate or follow ECLI-VIBES.
Next Level
☐ Record a short video sharing why you support ECLI-VIBES. Post it and tag @ecli_vibes on Instagram and on Facebook.
☐ Email 10-15 people and share why you care about ECLI-VIBES. Include the campaign link.
☐ Text 5 friends and invite them to donate.
☐ Share ECLI-VIBES on LinkedIn: "I support this organization because..."
All In
☐ Host a Facebook or Instagram Fundraiser and make the first gift.
☐ Email 10-15 people and invite them to donate and include the campaign link.
☐ Call (or text) 3-5 friends and personally invite them to donate.
☐ Invite a friend to join as a Champion and recruit them into the campaign.
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Asking for Donations
Share your personal fundraising link in emails, texts, and on social media.
Optional: Host an Online Fundraiser
Visit the ECLI-VIBES page to get started:
1. Click “Register” to start your personal fundraising page. You’ll receive a link to create your personal fundraising page in minutes.
2. Set a goal that you would like to raise from your family and friends.
3. Add why you support ECLI-VIBES.
4. Invite people to your page through social media, texts, or emails.
Fundraising Tips
Set an example by making the first donation. Asking people to join you in donating is more compelling when you've already given yourself.
Keep it personal. When writing to friends, let people know why ECLI-VIBES is important to you and to your community.
Thank your donors. This is one of the most important things you do as a Champion. Let everyone who donates know what their contribution means to you and to survivors.
Follow up. Most people intend to give but get busy. A friendly nudge a few days later often makes the difference.
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ECLI-VIBES Impact
Every month, thousands of Long Islanders rely on ECLI-VIBES for help—from survivors receiving counseling, advocacy, legal services, and crisis support, to individuals reached through our Hopeline, to families turning to our food pantry during times of need.
The 24-hour Hopeline (631-360-3606) provides immediate crisis support, safety planning, counseling, and referrals, available year-round, day or night.
ECLI-VIBES has served Suffolk County for 50 years, providing counseling, legal advocacy, housing support, and a community food pantry.
All services are free, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and survivor-centered, ensuring every individual feels seen, heard, and empowered.
Key Messages to Share
"Not to save us, but to be part of the solution."
"Protect services for survivors."
"I'm raising $1,000 to help keep these services available."
"Would you consider making a donation today?"
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RESOURCES
Copy, paste, customize, or write your own! Visit our social media pages for more content to share.
Getting Started as a Champion
☐ Follow ECLI-VIBES on Facebook, and like, share, and comment on our posts
☐ Follow @ecli_vibes on Instagram and engage with our content
☐ Follow ECLI-VIBES on LinkedIn; comment on and share posts with your network
☐ Sign up for the ECLI-VIBES newsletter to stay informed
☐ Share your personal fundraising page link with your network
Where to Find ECLI-VIBES
Website: eclivibes.org
Facebook: @ecli_vibes
Instagram: @ecli_vibes
LinkedIn: ECLI-VIBES
Donation Page: eclivibes.org/how-to-help
Hashtags to Use
#ProtectHope #CommunityChampions #ECLIVIBESChampion
#ProtectSurvivors #StandWithSurvivors
Questions? Contact: Dr. Heather Parrott, Development & SAFE Director, hparrott@eclivibes.org
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Sample Email
Tips for Writing an Effective Email
1) Start by explaining why ECLI-VIBES's mission is important to you.
2) Write with each specific person in mind. Don't stick to a formula.
3) Make a direct ask, including a link to your fundraising page.
Dear _____,
As you've heard me say before, I am a proud [volunteer/supporter/board member] with ECLI-VIBES. Today, I'm writing to invite you to join me!
ECLI-VIBES is close to my heart. They provide free, confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and abuse in Suffolk County, serving thousands of people every month with counseling, legal advocacy, housing support, a 24/7 crisis hopeline, and more.
Right now, government funding for victim services has been significantly cut. But survivors still need somewhere to turn. That's why I've joined the Community Champions Campaign, and I'm raising $1,000 to help keep these lifesaving services available.
Are you ready to be part of the solution? Donate to my fundraiser today! [LINK]
Every gift, no matter the size, helps protect hope for survivors in our community.
Thank you for joining me!
[Your Name]
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Sample Text Messages
Donate Ask�Hey [Name]! I'm raising money for ECLI-VIBES, a nonprofit that helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Suffolk County. Would you consider chipping in? Even $25 helps. [link]
Personal Ask�Hi [Name]! I joined the ECLI-VIBES Community Champions Campaign because I believe survivors deserve safety and hope. I'm trying to raise $1,000. Any amount helps. [link] Thank you!
Sample Social Media Posts
Facebook / Instagram
I'm proud to be a Community Champion for @ecli_vibes! Federal funding cuts are threatening services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Suffolk County. I'm raising $1,000 to help keep these lifesaving programs running. Will you join me? Every dollar matters. [link] #ProtectHope #CommunityChampions
I'm honored to support @ecli_vibes as a Community Champion. ECLI-VIBES provides free, trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Suffolk County, serving thousands of people every month. With federal funding at risk, grassroots support matters more than ever. I'm raising $1,000 to help keep these services available. Please consider a gift today: [link] #ProtectHope #CommunityChampions
Short Posts / Tweets
I #ProtectHope as a Champion with @ecli_vibes! Help me serve survivors. GIVE today! [link]
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