BECOME A G(IRLS)20 E-FUNDRAISING MEMBER (GEM) Through our signature programs, Global Summit and Girls on Boards, G(irls)20 makes strategic investments in young women through education and training, building networks, and access to unparalleled opportunities at home and abroad. While advocating for change at the global level through the annual G(irls)20 Global Summit, we are invested in changing the status quo for women at decisionmaking tables in communities across Canada by placing young women on Boards.
Are you interested in supporting G(irls)20 in a real and tangible way? Consider becoming a G.E.M by hosting a fundraiser to support more young women globally to build their leadership skills and create real change in their communities. You’ll find some fun virtual ways that you can connect with your community online while raising funds to support G(irls)20 - check them out below!
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3 VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING IDEAS 1) “YARD” SALES Why not turn your annual yard sale into an online yard sale!? Gather the items you’d like to sell from clothes, to furniture to books and list them online. You can post items on platforms like Facebook marketplace or Kijiji to not only help clean out your unwanted items, but you support G(irls)20 at the same time. When selling items online, please do ensure your safety is your top priority. Here are some safety guidelines to read over before starting.
2) 50-50 ONLINE RAFFLE The idea of a 50-50 raffle is that the amount made from raffle tickets sold is split between one winner and the charity. To do this, you can ask friends and family to purchase tickets (Example: $10 for 5 tickets) where each ticket sold as a number. You can then set up an event virtually where you mix up all the numbers in a bowl and select one prize winner! The winner receives half of the collected money so if you make $500 from ticket sales, the winner receives $250 and then you have also raised $250 for G(irls)20!
3) CROWDFUNDING Crowdfunding campaigns are a great way to engage your friends and spread the word about G(irls)20! The ideas for crowdfunding are endless: Ask your family and friends for a donation rather than presents for a birthday, graduation or another special occasion to support the work of G(irls)20! For more creative ideas, check out Canada Helps’ top tips for virtual fundraising. PAGE 02 | G(IRLS)20 GEM
Do you have any questions or are you interested in hosting a virtual fundraiser for G(irls)20? Get in touch with our Senior Officer, Fund Development and Operations, Evelyn at evelyn.chan@girls20.org to get started today!
Are you interested in making a direct contribution? We have 2 simple ways you can give online:
1. You can donate directly on our website 2. Do you have a PayPal account? By supporting us through our G(irls)20 PayPal Giving Fund, G(irls)20 receives 100% of your donation! *Contributions over $10 automatically receive a tax donation receipt on both giving platforms.
Thank you for being such a valuable part of our community and for your commitment to young women’s leadership globally. We couldn’t do the work we do without you!
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