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Fundraising Tools ​​

Your personal fundraising page connects your network to your trip
and to the families you'll be serving. Here's how to get it live in minutes.

How to Fundraise
Fundraising Tips
Resources for Volunteers​
Offline Donations
Troubleshoot your page

How to Set Up Your
Fundraising Page ​​

Visit the site
Go to bridgestocommunity.org

Navigate to the Volunteer Trips section and use the "Find your Trip" dropdown to locate your specific group and travel dates.

Launch your page
Click the orange "Start Fundraising" button

On your group's page, click the green "Start Fundraising" button. Log in to your account, or register if you're new, to start fundraising. You'll then receive an email to verify your account.

Create your account
Register with a unique login

Once your account is verified, you can start creating your campaign. Select Fundraisers for existing campaigns and choose the campaign you're fundraising for. Click Save and Continue.

Make it yours
Add your story, a photo, and your fundraising goal

This is where your page comes alive. Add a title, a personal photo, and a goal that covers your share of the project cost. The more personal your page, the more your network will give.

Click Save & Preview to see how your campaign looks. Happy with it? Click Submit to publish.

Go live
Share your campaing

Your page is now live and linked to your group's total fundraising goal. Share the unique URL via email, text, social media, and anywhere your network gathers. All individual donations automatically count toward your group's campaign.

Logging Back Into Your Fundraising Page 
Once your profile is created, you can return to manage your page at any time.

Go to the My Account button at the top of the website.
Log in with your email and password.
You'll access your dashboard, where you can edit or change anything you like.
If you forgot your password, look for the "Forgot Password" link on the login screen to reset it via email.

Sample Text for Your Fundraising Page

Not sure what to write? Use this as your starting point — feel free to personalize it with your own words, your reason for going, and what this experience means to you. The more authentic, the better.

Suggested fundraising page message

This year I will be traveling to the Dominican Republic to volunteer with Bridges to Community.

What makes this experience meaningful is that the work is done in partnership with the people who live there. I’ll have the opportunity to learn and exchange with them while contributing my time and energy in an impactful, hands-on way.

As part of this trip, I am also raising funds to support the programs that make this work possible. Donations go directly toward purchasing construction materials — cinderblocks, rebar, and cement — and paying the local masons who build alongside volunteers. Together, we will help a family in the San Juan province have a safe, dignified home.

If you would like to be part of this experience with me, please consider contributing here. Any amount helps, and every gift brings us closer to the goal. Thank you for being part of my journey!

Tips for a Successful Campaign

Fundraising doesn't have to be overwhelming.

These simple strategies can make a big difference in how much you raise
and how many people you bring into your mission.

Start with your inner circle

Send personal emails to close friends and family first. A direct, personal ask converts far better than a mass social media post.

Share updates as you prepare

Post about packing, your group, what you're reading about the DR, donors who feel connected give again and recruit others.

Thank every donor

A quick thank-you message public or private turns one-time donors into loyal supporters. Don't skip this step.

Post on social media

Share your fundraising page link across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Tag @bridgestocommunity to amplify your reach.

Start early

It's never too early to ask. Starting 6–8 weeks before your trip gives your campaign time to gain momentum and reach your goal.

Share the final result

After your trip, post photos and a reflection. It shows donors what their gift built and keeps the door open for future support.

Resources for Volunteers

Find Your Trip Page

Navigate to your group's campaign page and launch your personal fundraising profile.

Contact Our Team

Have questions about setting up your page or reaching your goal? We're here to help.

Trip Itinerary

Share what your week will look like with donors — a great way to make your appeal more concrete.

About Our Programs

Learn more about what your funds support: housing, education, health, and economic development.

Offline Donations

Adding an Offline Donation to Your Fundraising Page

Use offline donations if you prefer to donate outside the online page. Available options include: check, bank transfer, Zelle, company matching, mail-in donations, charitable trust contributions, and gifting securities.

  • Go to group page or your personal fundraising page
  • Click Donate
  • Complete the donation form with your information
  • When selecting the payment method, choose Offline Donation
  • In the notes section, clearly indicate the offline donation method used.
  • Submit the donation.
  • Check your email for your donation receipt.
Add a Company Matching Donation to Your Fundraising Page

Use this process if your employer offers company matching or if a matching amount needs to be added manually.

  • Go to group page or your personal fundraising page
  • Click Donate
  • Complete the donation form with your information
  • When selecting the payment method, choose Offline Donation
  • Enter the company matching amount
  • In the notes section, clearly indicate the company name and that this is a Company Matching Donation
  • Example note: Company matching donation from [Company Name]
  • Submit the donation
MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO SET UP YOUR CAMPAIGN HERE

Important Notes 

  • Company matching and any offline donations are reviewed before posting
  • Matching amounts may not appear immediately
  • Do not submit matching gifts as online credit card donations
  • If you have questions, contact the Bridges to Community team at info@bridgestocommunity.org

Troubleshooting

If you experience an error while trying to donate:

  • Clear your browser cookies and cache
  • Refresh the page and try again
  • Try using a different browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.)
  • If possible, attempt the donation from another device

If the issue continues, please contact the Bridges to Community team at jenniffer@bridgestocommunity.org for assistance.

Step into a
life-changing experience.

Register as a volunteer today and be the reason someone’s world gets better.

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