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Giving What We Can: Fundraising Messages
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This spreadsheet contains examples of messages that our members have used to raise funds for effective charities. Feel free to borrow from these messages to use for your own birthday fundraiser or other fundraising event. To contribute to this spreadsheet, use this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS0ft3ZQyvt9P3n2MZ7l0GZUS6YKg0a70DrV6dh_cs2OqZgQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Contributor NameRecipient OrganisationMessage Text
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GWWC TeamAganst Malaria FoundationHi Sarah,
How are you enjoying life in Amsterdam? I heard great things about the city. How are you and Peter doing?
This week I'm turning 30 and to mark that date I'm raising money in the fight against malaria.
Malaria is a neglected disease that disproportionately affects mothers and from which many young children die. Fortunately, the small mosquito that spreads malaria can be stopped with bed nets ($4 each). If I had the choice to protect my children for this amount (e.g., on vacation), I would make this choice in an instant. For less than a Starbucks coffee, you can protect a family with a bed net for an average of four years.
The United Nations states that providing bed nets against malaria are one of the most effective actions a person or organisation can take. In ten years, we may also look forward to a vaccination against malaria (based on the mRNA technique that is also used for COVID-19). But for now, bed nets are still needed.
If you want to donate, you can do this via [link to your fundraising page or charity website].
I completely understand, of course, if you’re not able to donate at this time. I just wanted to check in with you and would love to know how you're doing.
Love,
Elisa
P.S. Three days after my birthday, on April 14, the fundraiser will conclude and I will let you know how much money we've raised.
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FabianGiveDirectly (in German)Wie Geburtstag feiern, wenn man nicht feiern darf? Mit einer Spenden-Party! Dieses Jahr bitte ich euch an meinem Geburtstag um Spenden für GiveDirectly. Ziel: 10€ pro Lebensjahr =)
Ich habe diese gemeinnützige Organisation ausgewählt, da mir ihr Anliegen sehr am Herzen liegt. Ich hoffe, ihr feiert meinen Geburtstag mit einer Spende an diese Organisation. Jeder noch so kleine Betrag hilft, mein Ziel zu erreichen. Vielen Dank!
GiveDirectly ermöglicht es, Geld direkt an Menschen zu geben, die in extremer Armut leben. Immer mehr Untersuchungen zeigen, dass die bedingungslose Vergabe von Bargeld an Menschen, die in extremer Armut leben, einer der effizientesten und effektivsten Wege ist, die Armut zu beenden. Gelder von Facebook-Spendenaktionen fließen in den allgemeinen Fonds von GiveDirectly, der für Empfänger in allen unseren Programmen verwendet wird. givedirectly.org/support
Facebook übernimmt alle Bearbeitungsgebühren, damit deine Spende zu 100 % direkt an die Non-Profit-Organisation geht.
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Fabian (translated by GWWC)GiveDirectly (in English)How can we celebrate birthdays when we can't have parties? With a donation party! This year, on my birthday, I am asking you for donations to GiveDirectly. My goal: to raise $10 for every year of my life =) I chose this organization because its cause is very important to me. I hope you celebrate my birthday with a donation to this organization. Every little amount helps to achieve my goal. Many thanks!

GiveDirectly makes it possible to give money directly to people who live in extreme poverty. More and more research shows that giving unconditional cash to people living in extreme poverty is one of the most efficient and effective ways to end poverty. Funds from Facebook fundraisers go to GiveDirectly's general fund, which is used for recipients in all of our programs. givedirectly.org/support

Facebook pays all processing fees, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the organization.
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