In order for your class to start a fundraiser, you will need to create an account on the H2O for Life (our parent organization) website and then create a fundraising page.

Step 1: Sign up

Step 2: Set up your school/classroom fundraising page

1. Signing up is a very easy process. First, click here, where you’ll see the form below. You can either fill out your name, email, password, and birthdate, or simply sign in using Facebook with one click.

On the next screen you’ll then have the opportunity to add a personal photo to your account, if you choose to do so.

That’s it- your account is set up!

Step 2

Once your account is set up and your class has chosen a partner school from our list of available projects, it’s time to set up your fundraising page.

Make sure you’re logged into your account, and find the partner school your class has chosen.  Once you’re on the project page, click on the big blue “Support this project” button.

This will take you to the “Sponsor a Campaign” form shown below.  Simply fill it out, click the “Create Your Campaign” button, and you’ll be ready to go!

Here is a helpful resource for handling any cash, coin, or check donations that you may receive.  We also have a list of fundraising ideas to give you some examples of things that have worked for other schools.

If you have any questions along the way, please reach out to Laura Skubic at laura@h2oforlifeschools.org or 651-756-7577.

Thanks, and happy fundraising!

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Bonus Option – Step 3

Help your students create personal fundraising pages

There is also an option to have your students (or those who want to) create their own personal fundraising pages that support your classroom or school fundraiser.  Those step-by-step instructions can be found below:

Hello Water Guardian! We believe in the power you as an individual have to make a difference for people in need by creating a personal fundraising page and telling your network of family and friends why you’re involved in this cause. Creating your own individual fundraising page in support of your school’s campaign is a great way to show your support and track your progress.

The instructions below will guide you through the 5 steps of creating and running your very own successful personal fundraiser for your school’s campaign.

1. Sign up for an account
2. Find your school’s campaign
3. Join the team
4. Personalize your page
5. Share your fundraiser

1. Sign up for an account

Click the yellow “Sign Up” button at the top of your screen.

Fill out the form on the following page, or sign up with one click using our Facebook plugin.

 

Next, you have the option to add a photo of yourself on your Account Settings page.

2. Find your school’s campaign

Now that you’ve created an account and are signed in (see your name and photo in the upper right corner?), click on the “Find your school” link in the navigation.

Next, type in the name of your school.

3. Join the Team

Click on the “Join Team” button.

Then click the blue button on the popup screen.

Voila…you’re signed up!

4. Personalize your page

Now that you’re listed as a fundraiser, it’s time to tell your story. Your friends and family are far more likely to donate if they see why you care about this issue…so be YOU!

Click on your profile photo in the upper right, then click “Manage” next to your fundraising campaign.

You’ll have the option to write a personal message to your donors in the “Biography” box.

5. Share your fundraiser

Use the share buttons on your personal fundraising page, or just copy and paste the url for your page and share with your friends and family!

 

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