Walker Tips & Tools

Thank you for being a part of the Best Buddies Friendship Walk! Registering for the Friendship Walk is your first step in helping raise awareness and funds for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in your community.

Now let’s get started! Below you will find tools, information and ideas to help your fundraising efforts. Have fun, be creative and keep going! The finish line is a world of inclusion!

Thanks for registering - Next steps!

You have officially registered for this year’s Friendship Walk – CONGRATS! Here are some tips to help you get started. The first thing you’ll want to do is customize your personal fundraising page. Let’s get started!

1) Log into your personal fundraising page

Click the “login” link located in the header of the event you are participating in and enter the username and password you chose when you registered.

2) Set a fundraising goal

Next, enter in the fundraising goal you are aiming to raise. Choose a goal that is attainable. Remember, $50 gets you a Friendship Walk t-shirt and incentive levels are at $250, $500, $750, $1,000 and $1,500.

3) Make it personal

Upload a photo of yourself and possibly one that shows why you are walking and fundraising for Best Buddies. Next, share a story about your participation in the Friendship Walk and what Best Buddies means to you.

4) Kick things off

Get your fundraising page started with a donation of your own. It is not mandatory to do so, but it does help get things started. It also shows your personal vested interest in the cause and your efforts.

Fundraising Incentives

2021 Friendship Walk Fundraising Incentive Program

Introducing the all-new Friendship Walk Fundraising Incentive Program. Each time you hit a fundraising incentive level, we’ll send you an email confirming your shipping address and that item will be immediately sent to you. (Except the $50 participant shirt which will be given to you either on Walk day or picked up the day before the Walk - see your local Best Buddies office for more detail) Incentive levels start at $50 and go up to $1,500. Get all six and you’ll be repping Best Buddies to the fullest!

2021 Fundraising incentives: $50 T-Shirt, $250 Long Sleeve T-Shirt, $500 Beanie, $750 backpack, $1000 Hoodie, $1500 Best Buddies Converse shoes

Social Media

Social Media Tools to Take Your Fundraising to the Next Level

Social media is a powerful tool that can lead to some amazing fundraising results. We’ve compiled a list of tools you can use to create and launch an effective fundraising campaign with your personal social media accounts.

General Use Social Media Images:

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Additional Resources:

Team Captains

Team Captain Guide

Take a look for ideas on how to take your team to the top!

Download our Team Captain Guide.

Fundraising Tools

Tools to Help Your Fundraising Efforts

This list of resources is overflowing with tools to help you create a captivating fundraiser that encourages donations. Use these tools to bring your fundraiser to life! This comprehensive list covers everything from writing, design, social media, photos and video, event organization, and a few in-depth checklists to keep you organized throughout your fundraising journey.

More to come…