Welcome to Our Social Media Fundraising Guide!

Thank you for your interest in supporting Stonewall Columbus! Your desire to help fuels our mission to uplift and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in Central Ohio and beyond. In this digital age, social media platforms offer a powerful way to connect with others and mobilize resources for causes that matter. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to our community, hosting a social media fundraiser is a fantastic way to make a significant impact.

We hope this guide will empower you with the tools and knowledge to successfully create and manage fundraisers on several social media platforms. Whether you choose to engage your audience on Twitch, celebrate with a Facebook birthday fundraiser, or inspire action on Instagram, each step you take brings us closer to a world of acceptance, equality, and love—all with pride!

Please remember that our team at Stonewall Columbus is here to support you. We are eager to hear from you, assist with your fundraising journey, and celebrate the incredible difference we can make together. Let’s harness the power of community and social media to create impactful change!

 Setting Up Twitch Donations

Thank you for considering supporting Stonewall Columbus through your Twitch streams!

 Here is a brief guide to help you set up Twitch donations:

1. Contact Us: Reach out to us to express your interest in fundraising for our cause on Twitch. You can contact us through our website or by emailing snikolakis@stonewallcolumbus.org.
2. Sign up to Fundraise for us via Streamlabs.
3. Donation Alerts: Utilize Twitch’s donation alert feature to notify your viewers when someone donates. Make sure to include a link to our fundraising page in your Twitch channel description and overlay.
4. Promotion: Spread the word about your fundraiser on social media, your Twitch channel, and other platforms. Share information about our organization and why you are supporting us and make sure to tag us at @stonewallcolumbus on all platforms!
5. Connect With Us: Finally, do not forget to send us your contact information so we can properly connect with and support you in your fundraising efforts.

Setting Up Facebook Birthday Fundraisers

Thank you for considering supporting Stonewall Columbus through your Birthday Fundraiser!

Here is a brief guide to help you set up Facebook donations:

1. Let us know if you’re setting up a fundraiser for us so we can connect! You can contact us through our website or by emailing  snikolakis@stonewallcolumbus.org.
2. Click on the “Create Fundraiser” button, either when prompted by a Facebook notification or after navigating to the “Fundraisers” tab.
3. Search for “Stonewall Columbus” and select it as the recipient of donated funds.
4. Fill in basic information about the fundraiser, such as a cover photo, your personal connection to our cause, and the fundraising goal.
5. After clicking “Create,” share the fundraiser with those in your personal networks, encouraging them to make a donation in honor of your birthday.

Setting Up Instagram Fundraisers

Thank you for considering supporting Stonewall Columbus through your Birthday Fundraiser!

Here is a brief guide to help you set up Instagram donations:

1. Let us know if you’re setting up a fundraiser for us so we can connect! You can contact us through our website or by emailing snikolakis@stonewallcolumbus.org.
2. Click on your profile’s page and in the top right corner there should be a plus icon, click that and then click the “fundraiser” option at the bottom.
3. You will then be able to search for “Stonewall Columbus” and then be able to set up all the details of your fundraising campaign.
4. After clicking “Share fundraiser” it will be added to your Instagram bio and main feed for all your followers and friends to see.
5. You can also share an Instagram story with the “donation” sticker to amplify your efforts!