When Barack Obama declared his candidacy for president, Evelyn of Atlanta, Georgia, knew she wanted to do something to help.
Evelyn, 66, who is retired from the City of Atlanta, thought that helping to raise funds for the campaign sounded like an easy way to get involved and make a big difference. So she joined the Grassroots Finance Committee and set a personal goal of raising $1000.
I have to admit that I haven’t done much fundraising on other campaigns. I was really nervous and had to get the gumption up to ask people for money. So I started with my family and asked them to ask their friends to donate as well. And it was easy! I asked people to give whatever they could, and everyone was happy to help.
Evelyn says that many of the people who donated to her personal page went on and got their own friends to donate to her page as well. Evelyn’s efforts went far beyond her initial $1000 goal. She has now raised over $1700 from 27 individual donors.Evelyn says:
Most people I asked were already planning to vote for Barack, but this is a way that they can help me and really make a difference.
She says she’s been very impressed with how appreciative the campaign is of her efforts. “The Grassroots Finance Committee sent a letter to me after I reached my goal. For everything I’ve given the campaign, the campaign gives back with their appreciation.”Evelyn says that grassroots fundraising is a great way for people to join the campaign.
It’s so thrilling to be able to do something to help. I told all my friends – this campaign is going to be a little different. You have to do more than vote. You have to do another step: canvass, make phone calls, donate. And that’s going to help us all make a difference.
You can join Evelyn and supporters like her as a member of the Grassroots Finance Committee. We've set a challenging $1,000 goal for GFC members, but our team of fundraising experts will be available to give you personal advice and the support you need.
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