If you aren't sure if you want to fundraise, you aren't alone!

It isn't unusual for participants to choose not to fundraise, but before you make that decision, we really encourage you to think through what is keeping you from doing this. 

Even your ten dollars, and four of your friends' ten dollars can mean the difference between a survivor having that counseling appointment where she has a breakthrough and where she doesn't. You may not realize the difference your fundraising can make, but some of our partner organizations literally have no money unless firestarters like us bring it to them. Without us, they can't bring freedom to the modern slaves, and/or the human beings that are being exploited, that they are working with. 

Your $50 might seem minimal. But combined with mine, hers, and his, we've raised tens of thousands. Even more surprisingly, it isn't unusual for those who actively try to fundraise to hit the $500, if not the $1000 mark. You don't have to be afraid; you aren't alone. We will guide you!

Still not convinced?

That’s okay, we’ve got you covered. Click here to access our 5 Easy Ways to Fundraise for the Blackout Trafficking Challenge.

Fundraising doesn’t have to be intimidating, or hard, and the most important part is that you’re you. People want to give to good causes and authentic people, and Blackout Trafficking is something most of your social circle would be happy to support you in.

We’ve got your back with all the tools, and our easy guide, but if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us at: hello@blackouttrafficking.org

How to Set up Your Fundraising Page:

  • Decide which organization you want to fundraise for, you can view all our 2021 organizations here.

  • Once you’ve decided on what organization you’d like to support, click on the “Join the Team / Donate” button for that organization and you’ll be directed to their MightyCause Fundraising page (all proceeds benefit them directly).

  • Click on "Join the team"

  • Sign up and share! 

  • Save the link in multiple places for easy access, like in a note on your phone

What’s next? Connect with us on social media, explore what options you have to Navigate the BOT Challenge, make your first donation, and check out our Media Kit.

WOULD YOU RATHER WATCH A VIDEO WALKING YOU THROUGH THE STEPS? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED:

Make Fundraising Work

There is no doubt that creating awareness—being as visible as possible—combined with fundraising is a trailblazer’s quickest path forward to do something about human trafficking. Here are some tips:

  • Set a fundraising goal (you can always up it if you meet it!)

  • Create a personal incentive no one else sees (ex. if you raise $500 you can buy yourself that ethically sourced shirt)

  • Create an external incentive that makes people laugh (ex. if you raise $1000, dye your hair blue, go down a waterslide fully dressed, or grow a beard)

  • Create external incentives that give to your donors (ex. if you donate $, I will give you a survivor written book, do a photoshoot for you through my photography business, or jewelry made by survivors) 

  • Follow these tips to fundraising success for the Blackout Trafficking Challenge, written by our founder over on her blog: Helpful Fundraising Hints