Welcome to Your Fundraising Toolkit!
Thank you for joining the Erasmus Charity Run and taking the initiative to raise funds for Erasmus Student Scholarships! A one-year scholarship costs € 17.500. The scholarships are awarded to one year master students who otherwise don't have the financial means to study at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Read more about the current scholarship holders here: https://www.eur.nl/en/news/hima-varshini-wants-raise-scholarship-visibility-promoting-erasmus-charity-run
Your participation makes a real difference, and we want to ensure you have everything you need to successfully reach your fundraising goal. Remember the minimum amount you have to raise for the Erasmus Charity Run is € 40,00.
This toolkit is designed to make fundraising easy and fun! Whether you're reaching out to friends, family, colleagues, or your social media network, we’ve provided ready-to-use templates and tips to help you maximize your impact.
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How to use this toolkit?
✔️ Social Media Posts & Captions – Share your fundraising journey on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn to encourage donations.
✔️ Instagram Story Idea – Engage your audience with a simple and eye-catching story template.
✔️ Email Template for Colleagues – Reach out professionally to your coworkers and ask for their support.
✔️ WhatsApp Message – Send a quick and personal message to friends and family.
✔️ Fundraising Tips & Tricks – Simple but effective ways to increase donations!
💡 Fundraising Made Easy
Simply copy, personalize, and share these templates to spread the word about your participation in the Erasmus Charity Run 2025. Every donation—big or small—brings us closer to our goal of raising € 45.000 and making a positive impact!
💙 Let’s do this together! #ErasmusCharityRun #FundraisingForGood
Let's get you set up
Setting up your Personal Fundraising page
- Once you have registered for the Erasmus Charity Run 2025, a personal fundraising page will be created for you on www.erasmuscharityrun.nl.
- Login Details: Once this page is made, you will receive your login details; please also check you spam folder
- Personalize your fundraising page: Now you are able to login and change your page, add for example your story and some photos. This will make your page more engaging with your audience.
- Scholarship Students: Check the stories of our current scholarship students and draw inspiration from them: https://www.erasmuscharityrun.nl/scholarship-studenten Check the stories of our current scholarship students and draw inspiration from them: https://www.erasmuscharityrun.nl/scholarship-studenten.
Social Media Posts
📢 Instagram/Facebook Post Caption:
🏃♂️ I’m running for a cause! 🏃♀️
You can help me reach my fundraising goal by donating through this link: [Insert to personal fundraising page]
Even a small contribution makes a big difference! Let’s make an impact together. 💪 #ErasmusCharityRun #RunForGood #MakeADifference
📸 Image idea: A photo of yourself training or an official event graphic.
📢 LinkedIn Post Caption (For a Professional Tone):
I’m proud to be taking part in the Erasmus Charity Run this year to raise funds for Erasmus Students Scholarships! 🏃♂️
Supporting this cause means that we can make education possible for everyone. I’d love for my network to join me in making a difference.
If you’d like to support, you can donate here: [Insert link to your personal fundraising page]
Together, we can make a real impact. Every donation, big or small, helps! 🙌 #ErasmusCharityRun #FundraisingForGood
📸 Image idea: A professional-style graphic or a picture of you running.
Instagram Story/Post Idea
📸 Story Ideas:
A progress bar with "XX% to my goal!"
A selfie in running gear with a "Swipe Up to Donate" link (or a QR code if applicable).
Poll feature: "Would you support my charity run?" (Yes / Of course!)
📝 Story Text Suggestion:
“I’m running for Erasmus Student Scholarships! Support my journey by donating here: [Insert link to your personal fundraising page]”
Email Template for Colleagues ✉️
Subject: Help Me Make a Difference with the Erasmus Charity Run!
Dear [Colleague’s Name],
On Sunday April 13, I’ll be running in the Erasmus Charity Run to raise funds for Erasmus Student Scholarships. This cause is close to my heart because [brief personal reason, if applicable].
I’d love your support in helping me reach my fundraising goal! You can donate any amount here: [Insert link to your personal fundraising page]. Every euro counts and goes directly toward master scholarship students who otherwise don't have the financial means to study at Erasmus University Rotterdam. This way we try to make education possible for everyone. If you want to know more who our current scholarship recipients are, please read the interviews here: https://www.eur.nl/en/news/hima-varshini-wants-raise-scholarship-visibility-promoting-erasmus-charity-run
Thank you so much for your generosity! Let’s make a difference together.
Best,
[Your Name]
WhatsApp Message
Hey [Friend's Name]!
I’m participating in the Erasmus Charity Run to raise funds for Erasmus Student Scholarships. Every step I take helps support making education possible for everyone. I’d love your support—could you help me reach my goal of [mention your fundraising goal]?
Even a small donation makes a big impact! You can contribute here: [Insert link to your personal fundraising page] 💙
Thank you so much! 🙌
💸 Fundraising Tips & Tricks
✅ Start Early – The sooner you begin, the more funds you’ll raise!
✅ Make It Personal – Share why this cause matters to you.
✅ Use Social Media – Post regularly and tag friends.
✅ Set a Goal & Update People – "I’m 50% to my target!"
✅ Say Thank You – A quick shoutout goes a long way.
🎉 You’re Ready to Fundraise! 🚀
You now have everything you need to kick-start your fundraising journey for the Erasmus Charity Run! Whether you’re posting on social media, reaching out to colleagues, or sending messages to friends and family, remember—every step you take and every euro raised makes a difference.
Stay confident, have fun, and don’t be afraid to ask for support! People love contributing to a good cause, especially when they see your passion and dedication.
💙 Thank you for being part of this incredible initiative! We appreciate your efforts, and we can’t wait to see you cross the finish line—both in fundraising and in the race!
🏃♂️ Good luck, and let’s make an impact together! 💪 #ErasmusCharityRun #FundraisingForGood