Fundraise for Parks & Public Lands
With just a few clicks, you can make a huge difference for parks, schoolyards, trails, and public lands in communities across the country.
Across the country, people are asking for birthday donations, hiking, walking, running, organizing trivia nights, swimming, hosting bake sales, and so much more. No matter what you do, the money you raise will support transformational projects in communities nationwide, creating parks and protecting land for people to ensure healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
1. Start with the Basics
It only takes a few minutes to get started. Set your fundraising goal, add a photo, and you’re ready
to go.
2. Share Your Story
Tell everyone you know – friends, family, colleagues, neighbors – about your campaign. Share what you’re doing and why you support the Trust for Public Land’s work to keep public lands in public hands. People love giving to people they know! And all the resources you need are right at your fingertips.
3. See Your Impact
The money you and your community of supporters raised is going directly to work, bringing outdoor access to people who need it most all across the country.
Every Dollar Makes an Impact
Need Some Help to Get Started? We’ve Got You.
Peer-to-Peer fundraising allows supporters to fundraise to support TPL’s mission. By creating your own fundraising page, you can reach out to your network to secure donations for a cause that’s important to you. This approach leverages the power of your network to collect donations and further our efforts to connect more people to the outdoors.
The funds raised from your campaign have a direct impact on bringing projects to life in communities across the country—building parks, protecting trails, transforming schoolyards, and conserving land. At TPL, we’re driven by commitments to equity, health, climate, and community, and we’re working hard to bring the benefits of nature to everyone, whether you live in a bustling city, a cozy suburb, or a charming small town.
While setting up your fundraiser, you can customize your fundraising goal. This can be any amount that you think is realistic and impactful l— and remember, you can always edit this goal as you go along.
PRO TIP: Be the first to donate to your fundraising page to show your dedication to the mission. You’re bubbling up your progress bar and removing any fear of your network being the first to “join the party”!
If it’s for your birthday, say it. If it’s being dedicated for someone, say it. If it’s just because you want to help, say it. You don’t have to be Shakespeare. Just be yourself. Need some ideas? Check out our resources to get you started.
As soon as you create your fundraiser, a pop-up will appear with the public-facing link for your campaign. This link is unique to your fundraiser. You will also receive an email with this link that you can share with your network to donate directly to your fundraiser.
To download a QR code that will link directly to your fundraiser, click on the “manage my fundraiser” button in the welcome email you will receive. Once in the donor portal, click on your fundraiser, scroll down to “share your fundraiser,” and click “get your QR code.” Add this QR code to flyers, making your online fundraiser even more accessible.
Click the “manage my fundraiser” button in the welcome email to access the donor portal to edit your fundraiser’s title, photo, message, fundraising goal, and more.
Absolutely! You can fundraise individually or as a team. If you would like to invite your friends to join you in fundraising for TPL’s vital work, you can send them a link to join your team. They will have their own login and unique fundraiser links, but all the funds your team raises will roll up into one campaign total. You can even see your teammates’ progress at the bottom of your fundraiser portal!
To invite people to join your team, share the “invite new members ” link in the welcome email you will receive after creating your fundraiser. New team members will also follow the same workflow to verify their email addresses, and a confirmation email will be sent once they’ve successfully joined the team. You will receive an email notification for every member who joins your team.
Don’t be afraid to follow up! People who want to donate often need a reminder. Remind them why you’re fundraising and let them know it’s meaningful to you. Your fundraiser is also more likely to get new donations when you update supporters on your progress toward your goal. Finally, consider sharing the fundraiser on an additional social network or via a new platform like email or text.
Trust for Public Land is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, so all donations to your fundraiser are tax deductible.
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