This document introduces Boundless Community, a mobile-first platform for fundraising teams and participants to connect through forums, chats, and sharing content. It provides examples of how different types of fundraising events could utilize the platform to foster engagement through tips, advice, celebrations, and questions. The platform aims to supplement existing communications and coaching by allowing ongoing and on-demand discussions in a privacy-protected environment monitored through artificial intelligence.
15. WALKS &
RUNS
• Offer forums for first-timers
seeking fundraising help
• Provide support to team captains
with recruitment and team
management tips
• Poll participants about event day
details
16. ENDURANCE
EVENTS
• Connect training groups in
your area
• Share training tips, nutrition
advice, favorite gear, best trails
or courses
• Celebrate fundraising
milestones
17. DIY
CAMPAIGNS
• Connect fundraisers & offer
resources based on campaign
type – corporate, birthday,
athletic event, etc.
• Post a Q & A thread with a
successful fundraiser
20. HOW CAN I JUMPSTART
CONVERSATIONS?
Create a content calendar to spark conversation
Identify key participants that can help foster communication
Start small with forums & expand as needed
Integrate into communication plan to encourage participation
21. The way we build
relationships might
be changing, but
THE WHY IS
THE SAME.
2020 experienced unprecedented growth in mobile usage, advancing two to three years in the just 12 months. According to App Annie Intelligence’s State of Mobile 2021 report, for the first time in history, Americans spent more time on their mobile devices (4+ hours) than watching live television (3.7 hours), up 20% year over year.
While our events might look different, the basics of peer-to-peer fundraising haven’t changed. The WAY we build relationships, empower team captains and recognize top fundraisers might be different, but the WHY is still the same.
Create a mobile & web forum for participants to connect with other participants to maximize engagement within our virtual or hybrid event
Allow participants to connect with other like-minded participants across the event program or event, team or direct message another participant
Create a content calendar with regular posts & questions to spark conversation
Reinforce your coaching email themes by seeking input
Share participant success stories
Identify key participants that can help foster communication and engage with others
Proactively invite active volunteers, committee members, veteran fundraisers, current social ambassadors, staff
Consider starting with 1-2 to get the community started and then add as engagement grows
Listen to the community and respond to what they want to talk about – use that information to create a new Forum
Integrate into email communication & social posts to encourage participation
Promote via Stories & Push Notifications