How to Fundraise in Four Easy Steps

Now that your school is on board, the best way to ensure your students get the most out of Socktober is to invite them to sign up (with a parent/carer) and create their own Socktober Star page.

NEW! This year, it’s even easier for students to kick goals for good with the introduction of Goal Packages. These pre‑set packages contain six activities with different learning and formation outcomes that students can work through at their own pace. As they kick each goal, students can seek sponsorship from family and friends.

1. Sign up

Invite your parent community to help their children sign up as Socktober Stars. By having their own fundraising page, students take leadership in making a difference for vulnerable children. It’s also the only way to access the Goal Packages, which make Socktober especially fun and interactive! Check out the step‑by‑step student registration guide on the Socktober website.

3. Pick ‘em and Kick ‘em!

Students can select from four Goal Packages, each featuring six different goals and covering a range of curriculum areas, including religious education, physical education, English, history and geography. As they kick each of their goals, students can mark them as completed, meaning you can track their progress and others can sponsor their efforts.

2. Write Your Why

Students can articulate their own mission statement on their fundraising page and show they understand why they are raising funds. It is another way for students to advocate for families in need in Ethiopia, and to encourage members of their community to sponsor their efforts.

4. Share

There are many ways for students to safely and privately share the good work they are doing and seek sponsorship. The easiest is through email, but the Socktober platform allows for Facebook and Twitter posts, as well as SMS messaging to get family and friends involved.