Fundraising

Rise to the Challenge. When you choose to run, ride or walk with us, you are signing up to make a lifetime of difference for people with autism. Join with friends, colleagues and the autism community to raise critical funds and demonstrate how together, we are creating a more inclusive world.

Getting Started

Have you registered for your challenge yet? That’s step one! Here are some more helpful tips to get you started!

• Build your team
• Set your fundraising goal
• Create a Facebook Fundraiser linked to your Empower Challenge Fundraising
• Multiply your donations through a corporate matching gift program

Facebook Fundraising

Facebook Fundraisers make raising money easier than ever. You can create a Facebook Fundraiser directly from your Fundraising Center! Share your fundraiser often so your friends and family can help you reach your fundraising goal even faster.

Social Media

Share your fundraising story on social media to encourage friends and followers to donate to your Challenge fundraiser, or to join your team.

Helpful tips:

• Don’t forget to include a link to your personal fundraising page in each post.
• Start early and be sure to post often as your event date draws closer to help keep it top of mind for follower.
• Create a Facebook Fundraiser linked to your Empower Challenge Fundraising
• Tage those who donate and give them a shout out on your social media page to recognize their support.