DePelchin is excited to offer peer-to-peer fundraising as a new way for supporters to make a bigger difference in the lives of children and families in Houston and across Texas.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, honoring a loved one, running a marathon, or marking a milestone, peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising allows you to turn your passion into lasting impact.
Creating your own peer-to-peer fundraising page and sharing it with your network helps raise more awareness and critical support, allowing the children and families in our community to shine brighter each day!
What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?
P2P is a fundraising method that empowers supporters to raise money on behalf of a charitable organization by reaching out to family, friends, colleagues and social networks.
Rather than making a single contribution, you can create a personalized donation page and invite others to make a gift toward the causes you care about. People are more likely to give when asked by someone they know and trust, making P2P fundraisers an effective way to expand a nonprofit’s reach and impact!
For DePelchin, P2P fundraisers help us connect with new supporters while raising essential funds that support children, families, and communities in need.
How P2P Supports Children and Families
Every dollar raised through a P2P fundraiser helps us deliver adoption and foster care services, parenting support, and critical mental health services to children and families so they can build brighter futures.
When you create a fundraiser, you do more than raise money – you become an advocate for those we serve. Your personal story and connection to our mission can inspire others to join you, creating a ripple effect of generosity throughout the community.
Even individuals who are unable to make a gift can help by simply sharing your fundraiser with their networks to boost awareness of your campaign and DePelchin’s mission.
How to Create a P2P Fundraiser with DePelchin
Getting started is easy. We currently offer two P2P fundraising campaigns through GoFundMe: Brighter Days Birthdays and Give Hope.
Want to celebrate your birthday with purpose? Brighter Days Birthdays allows you to ask friends and family to make donation instead of purchasing birthday gifts. Your special day can help create brighter futures for children and families who need our services.
Our Give Hope campaign is designed for a variety of occasions including:
- Anniversaries
- Memorial gifts and tribute donations
- Marathon and races
- Personal milestones
- Community events
- Workplace giving campaigns
After visiting either campaign hub, you can begin creating your personalized fundraising page by:
- Adding your story and motivation for supporting DePelchin
- A personal connection to our mission
- Setting a fundraising goal
- Personalizing your message to supporters
Once your page is published, you’re ready to share with your network and start fundraising on behalf of DePelchin!
Tips for Sharing Your Fundraiser
One of the biggest advantages of peer-to-peer fundraising is the ability to reach your supporters through multiple channels. Here are some effective ways to promote your fundraiser:
Share on Social Media:
- X (formerly Twitter)
- TikTok
Be sure to share updates throughout your campaign and celebrate fundraising milestones along the way.
Send Emails or Texts Messages. Personal outreach can be an effective strategy. Send your fundraiser link directly to friends, family, coworkers, and community groups.
Use QR Codes. QR codes make it easy for people to access your fundraising page with a quick scan. You can create and add a QR code to:
- Birthday invitations
- Event flyers
- Community newsletters
- Workplace communications
- Event signage
How to Create a Successful P2P Campaign
The most successful fundraisers focus on authenticity, storytelling, and impact. Here are a few best practices:
Share Your “Why”. Explain why supporting DePelchin matters to you. Personal stories help donors connect emotionally and inspire them to get involed.
Explain the Impact. Help supporters understand how their contributions make a difference for the children and families we serve. Gifts to DePelchin help sustain critical programs and services like adoption and foster care, mental health counseling, parenting support and more. When the impact is clear, your network is more likely to make a gift or share your campaign.
Set a Realistic Goal. A clear fundraising goal gives supporters something to rally around and helps create momentum throughout your campaign.
Stay Engaged. Be sure to thank donors personally, provide updates, and continue sharing the link to your fundraiser throughout the campaign to maximize visibility. Consistent communication keeps supporters invested in your success!
Start Your P2P Fundraiser Today!
Ready to boost your impact? Visit one of our campaign hubs to get started:
Create your personalized fundraising page, share your story, and begin mobilizing your network. Together, we can uplift children and strengthen families so their lights can shine brighter each day!
Thank you for supporting DePelchin Children’s Center and for helping us build stronger families – one fundraiser at a time.