Set a Goal and Update Your Rally Up Page

Setting a goal can be a powerful motivator. Pick a specific goal: miles hiked/biked/boated, dollars raised, or both. Let your supporters know they can contribute a set amount per mile you complete. Recommend a rate per mile that matches your overall goal. This might be lower $ per/mile if you’re biking or boating compared to hiking. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s attainable between now and the end of the event. Personalize your Rally Up page with a photo of yourself, and write updates along the way so your friends and family can track your progress.

Ask Your Friends And Family For Support

Let your people know what you’re up to and how they can help out. Below are two templates you can use to ask for support: 

1) Ask your network via email

Greetings, Friends and Family!

I have accepted the challenge to raise money for MountainTrue by participating in the MountainTrue-a-thon! The MountainTrue-a-thon begins June 15 and ends August 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm. Participants (that’s me!) raise money for every mile <hiked/biked/boated> during this time. My goal is to <hike/bike/boat #> of miles and raise <$amount>.

<Why MountainTrue’s work is important to you>

Every dollar raised through the MountainTrue-a-thon supports a healthy environment by ensuring resilient forests, advocating for clean waters, building healthy communities, promoting sustainable living and clean energy, and increasing civic engagement in policy-making. You can find out more about MountainTrue and its important work here: https://mountaintrue.org/.

Please support me in supporting MountainTrue! You can make a pledge for my miles or a one-time gift here: “insert your personalized link” (don’t forget to make it a hyperlink). Donating through the site is simple, fast, and secure. You can also send a check at the end of the MountainTrue-a-thon to MountainTrue 29 N Market St., Suite 610, Asheville, NC 28801. 

Many thanks for your support — and please consider forwarding this to others who might want to donate too!   

Sincerely,     

<your name>

2) Ask your social media network

Hey friends! I have accepted the challenge to raise money for MountainTrue by participating in the MountainTrue-a-thon!  <Why MountainTrue’s work matters to you>. My goal is to <hike/bike/boat #> of miles and raise <$amount>.

Please support me in supporting MountainTrue! You can make a pledge for my miles or a one-time gift here: “insert your personalized link.” 

*Post with a photo of you hiking or enjoying the outdoors. 

Keep Your Supporters Updated

Your supporters want to know how you’re doing! Take photos and short videos when out and about, then post them to your social media. Give updates on how many miles you’ve completed and how close you are to your fundraising goal. We recommend giving your network two to three updates along the way. To reach your supporters directly, compose an update on your personalized Rally Up page. Your post will automatically be sent to your supporters.

Invite Others to Join In

Host a group outing and invite others to become a participant as well. Make it a friendly competition to see who can complete the most miles, raise the most money, or just team up and enjoy your days in the woods with some of your favorite people.