Welcome to our birthday page! Are you one of those people who dream of having the best birthday every year? Are you someone who remembers the joy of counting how many sleeps until it was your birthday when you were a child and want to feel that joy again? Are you someone who would love to see your birthday really matter?
Sure, a birthday is a time to celebrate you, your birth, and your life, but perhaps this year, you can celebrate your life by helping a child have a better one. Use your birthday to inspire those who love you most to share their love with Pinwheel Place. Pinwheel Place believes every child deserves a great childhood, so we are here to help children at-risk and ensure they feel the joy all children should feel and what better way to help than with their birthdays?
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Imagine it. Rather than filling your closet with more clothes or shoes or spending money on excessive libations and meals, you could ensure that a child has a safe place to stay while their caregivers get the help they need. Imagine how good you will feel and you get to pass on that wonderful feeling to your friends when they donate. It's a win-win. Because, let's be honest if you really want those clothes or that meal, you will get them anyway, with or without the birthday money.
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It's really very simple to do. You can set-up an online fundraiser. We suggest posting on two user friendly platforms that can help spread the word about your fundraiser and begin collecting donations. The platform only collects a nominal fee. You can even set one up right on Facebook. Yes, Facebook! All your friends are there anyway! Facebook has created an easy-to-use fundraising campaign creator in order for you to collect donations on behalf of a charity. Once your campaign is done they will send the check directly to us. Easy as eating birthday cake!
Another way to pledge your birthday is by using CrowdRise. CrowdRise provides an easy-to-setup online fundraising website which you can link directly to your social media accounts, like Facebook and Twitter, to spread the word. They’ll also collect and disperse all funds raised to Pinwheel Place. Again as easy as eating ice cream!
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No matter what site you use, you first need to set a goal. It can even be asking everyone to donate 29 dollars because you're turning 29- all my friends seem to be 29!! Next, spread the word and explain why you want to help Pinwheel Place. The more personal the better. You can explain our mission and why it is important to you then start sharing. If you have created a campaign page, make sure you share the link. Send weekly reminders and have fun with it. Most importantly, don't forget to thank your donors and tell them how their donation will make a difference. Here is an example of a Facebook post you can use:
(Remember social media posts are much more powerful when they contain an image.) “This year I’ve decided to do my part in the fight against child abuse and neglect by pledging my birthday to @PinwheelPlace. Every day, nearly 5 children die as a result of abuse and that’s #FIVETOOMANY. Help me reach my goal of $XXX by donating to my Pinwheel Place Birthday Fundraiser!” Please feel free to use this image.
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