On Friday 10th February #TeamVICTA hosted a twitter party to discuss all things fundraising! A big thank you to everyone who joined in and shared ideas. If you missed it fear not! You will find a round up of the highlights here…
@VICTAChildren How are you all finding fundraising? Is anyone close to hitting their targets? #TeamVICTA

@michaelralphs a great resource for fundraising for me – my local Sainsburys and Lidl have given me permission to collect outside their stores.

@michaelralphs Sainsburys = £258. Lidl in a couple of weeks. Support from strangers was amazing & really strong interest in VICTA.

@ryanf_1997 My mum who is blind herself climbed the 02 arena. Currently looking at even more ways to get sponsored.

@VICTAChildren Don’t forget to keep your eye on seasonal events to cash in on, Valentine’s day and pancake day are both approaching.#TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Stock up now on pancake essentials – lemon, sugar, syrup… sell emergency pancake supplies on the day for those who forgot! #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren It isn’t long until Easter – Easter egg hunts are a great family event… scavenger style hunts work well. Collect clues or letters to solve a word, with an egg for every child who solves it! #TeamVICTA

@beckieyates Write to places to get raffle prizes you will be surprised how many generous organisations will support you and donate a prize!

@beckieyates Signed football, match tickets, family days out, restaurant vouchers, beauty voucher, pantomime tickets, wine, gift sets.

@VICTAChildren If anyone requires a verification letter to help obtain raffle prizes just pop an email to marathon@victa.org.uk – Joe

@beckieyates My lovely friend has organised a dinner party and charged people to come, she wanted to do something different to sponsoring me.

@051976_mart What I’ve done is asked people on instagram & twitter to sponsor me, I’ve asked @ConfettiandLace if they would again #weddingdress

@051976_mart As well last year a friend of mine got me a slot on sky sports be amazing to get on again as that help me.

‏@VICTAChildren There are lots of #fundraising posters on our download area. Are there any resources you would like us to add? #TeamVICTA
https://www.victa.org.uk/fundraising-posters-2017/

@michaelralphs I will use the first one for my Lidl collection on my table. leaflets you gave me have been great for awareness too #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Did you know VICTA have a twibbon you can add to your profile picture? Add yours here: https://twibbon.com/support/supporting-victa/twitter

@VICTAChildren Has anyone taken on any virtual/online #fundraising challenges and did they work well? #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Use social media to ‘virtually’ hold something or even someone in virtual jail! Followers donate towards a goal to free them!

@051976_mart Went went down well on Sunday I did a LIVE Broadcast of me running which a lot really liked #RunMartyRun

@VICTAChildren Has anyone taken on any virtual/online #fundraising challenges and did they work well? #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Use social media to ‘virtually’ hold something or even someone in virtual jail! Followers donate towards a goal to free them!

@051976_mart Went went down well on Sunday I did a LIVE Broadcast of me running which a lot really liked #RunMartyRun

@VICTAChildren You could try an Instagram challenge – e.g. post a photo of a mascot in a different place/funny situation each day?

@VICTAChildren Create your own Youtube #fundraising video, it could be funny, inspiring or both!

@VICTAChildren If virtual events aren’t for you here are some more traditional ideas! #fundraising #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Bingo nights always go down really well and you can put a twist on them! Try a chocolate or music themed night. #TeamVICTA

‏@VICTAChildren Selling advertising space on your running vest to local businesses has worked for past runners.

@VICTAChildren Charge friends to choose a song for your playlist for marathon day, and hope they have good taste in music! #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Set up a treadmill (with permission) outside a busy shopping area. Run while you collect to help fill the pot up! #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Why not run a sweepstake to guess your marathon running time? You will find a template on our download area. #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Spread the word with posters – we have customisable posters available to download & add your fundraising link! #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren If you are holding a big local event try & get the local news involved to spread your cause. #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Ask your employer if they offer matched funding.

@VICTAChildren There is a great list of blogs you can visit here for further inspiration: https://bloomerang.co/blog/100-fundraising-blogs…

@VICTAChildren Are you on pinterest? There are lots of boards on there offering inspiration! https://uk.pinterest.com/search/boards/?q=fundraising%20ideas … #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Collection box request forms can be found in our Runners Download Area – Joe

@VICTAChildren Don’t forget thanks to @michelrouxjr VICTA runners who raise over £1,650 this year will be entered to win a table at Le Gavroche! #TeamVICTA

@VICTAChildren Thank you for joining in! – Emily and Joe #TeamVICTA

If you think we missed anything or if you have any feedback or ideas please comment on the post below!