Support Service Members and Their Families: Creating a Facebook Fundraiser for the USO
Thank you for considering hosting a Facebook fundraiser for the USO and supporting our nation's military! As a nonprofit organization, the USO relies on the generosity of donors like you to carry out our mission. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant impact.
Your support helps us provide essential services to service members and their families by:
- Connecting deployed parents with their children through virtual story time.
- Offering resources and support to military spouses.
- Providing in-person and virtual Entertainment.
- And much more!
Hosting a Facebook fundraiser is a simple and impactful way to show your support for our troops.
Reasons to Host a Facebook Fundraiser
Birthdays aren’t the only reason to start a Facebook fundraiser! Here are some ideas to get you inspired:
- Alternative Wedding Registry: Collect donations for the USO instead of traditional gifts.
- Holidays: Support service members away from home during special occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, July 4th, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.
- Military Holidays: Acknowledge important times of the year such as Month of the Military Child (April), Military Appreciation Month (May), Memorial Day, Veterans Day (Nov 11), etc.
- Honor a Loved One: Recognize a family member or friend who served or is currently serving in the military by hosting a fundraiser in their honor.
- Mark Milestones: Celebrate a loved one’s enlistment, deployment, homecoming, retirement, or transition out of service.
Here’s How to Set Up a Facebook Fundraiser:
- On your computer, login to Facebook.
- On the left, click “Fundraisers”.
Tip: If you don’t see Fundraisers on the left, then click See more. - On the left, click “Raise money”.
- Click “Nonprofit”.
- You can either:
(A) Scroll to find the nonprofit you want to raise money for
(B) Type into the search bar to find the nonprofit you want to raise money for - Select the nonprofit.
- On the left, enter:
(A) The goal amount of money you want to raise
(B) The currency you want the funds to be in - Click “Create”
You’ll see a screen pop up where you can invite your friends to donate to your fundraiser, share your fundraiser in your feed, or donate to the fundraiser yourself. If you’re not ready to do any of those things, click “Not now”.
Share Your Story, Spread the Word
When sharing your fundraiser, take a moment to share your personal connection to the USO and why you’re passionate about supporting our troops. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Share Your “Why”: Why is the USO important to you? What has inspired you to support our military?
- Personal Anecdotes: Share a personal story about how the USO has impacted your life or the life of someone you know.
- Highlight the USO’s Mission: Explain the USO’s work and the positive impact it has on service members and their families.
- Express Gratitude: Thank your friends and family for their support and encourage them to share your fundraiser with their networks. By sharing your story, you can inspire others to join your cause and make a difference in the lives of those who serve our country.
