Participant Toolkit
Help raise awareness and support
So, you’ve already registered and want to help spread the word about Move for Youth? Need a hand getting more people to join your team? Interested in fundraising to support kids in your community? We’ve put together this toolkit for you!
Invite your friends and family to join Move for Youth and ask them to support this cause by using the templated emails and social media posts below.
Subject: Join my team for Move for Youth
Hello [INSERT NAME],
Will you join our team for Move for Youth? Get inspired and get moving for an important cause: ensuring that every kid has the chance to succeed.
Local youth need our support today! Many kids are having a hard time keeping up in school. Those from low-income or rural communities don’t have the same access to after-school activities or summer programs that help them stay on track beyond the classroom.
By participating in Move for Youth, you’re supporting United Way’s work to create opportunities for kids in need, making sure they have safe spaces to play, learn, and grow.
As a team, we’ll work together to tally up as many steps as we can between May 1–15. We’ll use the MoveSpring app to track our progress, share updates, and stay connected with other participants. Plus, the team with the highest average steps will receive a $200 gift card!
Find out more about the challenge and how to download MoveSpring!
I hope you’ll join [TEAM NAME] today and help make a difference for local youth.
Thank you,
Subject: Help create opportunities for local youth
This year, I’m participating in the Move for Youth activity challenge, and I’d love your support!
Local youth need our support today! Many kids are having a hard time keeping up in school. Those from low-income or rural communities don’t have the same access to after-school activities or summer programs that help them stay on track beyond the classroom.
By participating in Move for Youth, I want to raise awareness and support United Way’s work to create opportunities for kids in need. Together, we can make sure kids have safe spaces to play, learn, and grow.
Would you consider making a donation? With your help, we can keep kids inspired and learning, no matter where they grow up.
Our team has already tracked [INSERT NUMBER] steps and counting. We’d love your support. Help us meet our goal to raise $[INSERT YOUR GOAL HERE].
If you’re able, make a difference with me and donate today.
Thank you,
TWITTER / X
Lace up your 👟 & support local youth w/ @UnitedWayEO @CentraidOuais. Join #MoveForYouth & get your steps in for a good cause! Help us reach 100 million steps from May 1–15. Sign up with me: MoveForYouth.ca
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Ready…set…MOVE! From May 1–15, get ready for @nationalbank’s #MoveForYouth challenge in support of @UnitedWayEO @CentraidOuais!
Get your steps in and make a difference for vulnerable kids! Register for free today: MoveForYouth.ca
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Support me as I participate in #MoveforYouth with @banquenationale. Funds raised will go towards @UnitedWayEO and @CentraidOuais and help local youth get on the path for success in school and in life. Donate now: MoveForYouth.ca/Donate
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I’ve set a goal to walk [INSERT NUMBER] steps before May 15 & I’d love your support as I raise funds for @UnitedWayEO and @CentraideOuais as part of @banquenationale’s #MoveforYouth challenge. Help youth get on the path to success in school and in life. Give now: MoveForYouth.ca/Donate
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
Join me May 1–15 for the #MoveForYouth challenge with National Bank in support of United Way East Ontario and Centraide Outaouais!
By participating in Move for Youth, you’ll help create opportunities for local youth, making sure they have safe spaces to play, learn, and grow. Getting your steps in has never been so rewarding.
It’s not too late to register! Sign up now and get active for a good cause: MoveForYouth.ca
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I’m participating in #MoveForYouth because I believe that every kid deserves the chance to reach their full potential. I know that a lot of kids are having a hard time keeping up in school, and not everyone has the same access to after-school activities or summer programs. United Way makes sure kids have the tools they need to succeed in school, and in life. That’s why I’m stepping up for the challenge. Your support means so much to me: MoveForYouth.ca/Donate
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It’s a great day to get outside and #MoveForYouth to support kids in our communities! I’m participating in this 2-week challenge to help ensure more kids have the tools they need to succeed. Our team has already hiked [INSERT NUMBER] steps and counting. We’d love your support. Will you help us raise funds for United Way East Ontario and Centraide Outaouais? Help us meet our goal to raise $[INSERT YOUR GOAL HERE]: MoveForYouth.ca/Donate
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Fundraising tips to keep in mind
If you want to go the extra mile and fundraise for Move for Youth, we’re here to help! Here are five tips to consider when you’re asking people to show their support with a donation.
- Share your goal. People will want to help you get there! It always helps to have a clear benchmark to work towards. And it feels great when you’ve brought a group together to achieve it.
- A little goes a long way. Don’t be afraid to ask family, friends, or coworkers. If just five people in your network give $20, then you’ve reached $100 already.
- Take the conversation offline too. Sharing a fundraising ask on your personal Instagram or LinkedIn is great. But if you’re feeling stuck trying to achieve your goal, consider asking a friend out for coffee or bringing up your fundraising goal at a family dinner.
- Show the impact. Many kids are having a hard time keeping up in school. Those from low-income or rural communities don’t have the same access to after-school activities or summer programs that help them stay on track beyond the classroom. Learn more about how United Way helps kids succeed, no matter where they grow up.
- Let your personality shine through. Start by using the sample emails and social posts, but be sure to add a personal touch. When you ask someone to donate, let them know why this cause matters to you. You’ll also get more responses with a personal ask, rather than bcc’ing your whole address book.
It may seem obvious, but don’t forget to say thank you! It means a lot when someone chooses to donate, so make sure to let them know—whether it’s with a written note or a big hug—how grateful you are for their support.