FAQ
How to create a Facebook Fundraiser and link it to your Team Fundraiser
You can now raise more and reach your fundraising goal faster by creating a Facebook Fundraiser directly from your RunSignup Fundraising Page! Any money that is raised on Facebook will count towards your overall fundraising goal. On average, connected fundraisers raise over $150 through Facebook. Facebook’s powerful social network and ease of use make it easy for your fundraisers to ask their friends for donations.
Follow the instructions below to create your synced Facebook Fundraiser.
For your Facebook Fundraiser to count towards your fundraising goal, you must follow the instructions to create your Facebook Fundraiser
Sign In to RunSignup.
Go to your Profile.
Scroll down to your Fundraising section of your profile.
Click on your fundraiser name to go to your fundraising page.
On your Fundraiser page, click Create Your Fundraiser on Facebook!
If you are logged in to Facebook on your device, your fundraiser will automatically be created.
If you are not logged in to Facebook, you will be prompted to log in. Once you are logged in, your fundraiser will automatically be created.
Start sharing your Facebook Fundraiser with your friends and family! Any money that you raise on Facebook will automatically count towards your overall fundraising goal. Your total amount raised will be synced between RunSignup and Facebook.
Let’s Fundraise!
Registration Details
Can I register more than one person under my account?
Yes! You can register as many people as you want under your account. Simply select the "Add Another Registrant" button during registration.
Please note: Enter an email address for every team member so they will receive important event updates. (Does not apply to participants 18 and under).
Does everyone need to register to participate?
YES! We ask that everyone participating age 18 and over sign the online waiver. Please register all participants, regardless of age - This helps ASGA plan for the numbers at the event and share important information with you. Team captains can register more than one person at a time (see above).
Is there a registration deadline?
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE, PRIOR TO THE EVENT! This helps us to plan our event accordingly.
Registration will remain open until the day of the Walk, June 8, 2024.
Can I join a fundraising team without creating an individual fundraising page?
Of course! However, when you join a fundraising team, an individual fundraising page is created in your name, and it keeps track of the donations received for your team on your behalf. This will create a little competition between you and your teammates. Please be sure to donate to your own team to get it started. Every little bit helps and is appreciated. When donations are received, they will be entered into the system and assigned to your team. You will then receive an email confirmation.
T-shirt Info
Step Into Autism t-shirts will be awarded to individuals who raise $50 or more. The deadline to reserve your size for the Summit County Walk shirt is May 25. After the deadline, sizes and quantities will be limited. Stay-tuned for information about this year's t-shirt!
If you cannot attend the Walk, please schedule a time to pick up your shirt at the ASGA office in Akron with tom@autismakron.org.
Will there be prizes?
YES! There are tons of prizes for reaching milestones with your fundraising. *Complete prize details coming soon
Are animals / dogs allowed at the Step Into Autism Walks?
No. Only certified service dogs are allowed at the event. This is for the safety of the participants and the upkeep of the venue. Some participants may also be scared or allergic, so we ask everyone to please respect this restriction.
DONATIONS:
What do I do with offline donations, such as cash and checks?
For donations taken offline, please turn your cash into a check and mail to our office. Checks are made payable to:
Autism Society of Greater Akron
Step Into Autism
580 Grant Street
Akron, OH 44311
Use this Donation Form to send to people that want to donate to your team but don't want to do it online.
Use this Donation Tracking Form to track your donations and confirm your thank you notes.
Is there a deadline to turn in donations? All donations must be received by May 25 if fundraising for a t-shirt. The deadline for all other fundraising prizes is June 8.
What is the Grand Club? Individuals who raise over $1,000 are awarded a prize from the Grand Club category.
Fundraising FAQs
How do I find the URL to my fundraising page?
To find your page URL, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/CuyahogaFalls/StepIntoAutismAkron and click the profile icon in the upper right corner. Log in to your account, go to your profile, then scroll down until you see "Fundraising." Right-click to copy your fundraising URL. Be sure to include this link in your outreach for donations!
How do I edit my page and goal?
To edit your page and goal, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/CuyahogaFalls/StepIntoAutismAkron and click the profile icon in the upper right corner. Log in to your account, go to your profile, then scroll down until you see "Fundraising." Click "Edit Fundraiser" to edit the content, goal, or fundraising URL. We encourage you to customize your page and share your story & inspiration for participating!
How do I send my fundraising page to friends and family?
When on your individual fundraising page, click "Links/Sharing"' on the top toolbar. From here, you can copy your fundraising page's URL to share, or click any of the smaller social media and email icons under your team name for quick sharing. There is even an option to embed a donation widget on your own web page! An additional fundraising guide can be found here.
Can I fundraise on Facebook?
You can create a Facebook fundraiser that connects to your Walk account. When logged into your account, visit your personal fundraising page, scroll down, and click the "Create Your Fundraiser on Facebook!" button. If you do not create a Facebook fundraiser through your personal fundraiser page, any incoming donations will not be assigned to you. A Facebook fundraiser page makes it quick and easy for friends and family to donate. All donations made through the Facebook fundraiser will show up as part of your total.
If you prefer not to connect your pages, you can share your participant link on Facebook and ask people to visit your Walk page to donate.
Is there a fundraising minimum to participate?
While there is no minimum fundraising amount to participate we hope you will consider asking your friends, family, and colleagues to contribute. Step Into Autism is an opportunity to raise autism acceptance, community support, and funds for the ASGA.
Can matching gifts be applied to my fundraising total?
Yes, we will apply matching gifts to your fundraising total as soon as we have the official paperwork, and it is approved by your company. Please let us know ahead of time that you have applied and when it is approved.
Team Captain Fundraising Page Questions
How do I view my team’s fundraising page?
- Sign in to your Run Sign Up account
- Click on your account photo in the upper right corner of the page
- On the drop-down menu, click "Profile"
- Scroll down to the fundraising section, where you will see your individual fundraising page AND your team fundraising page
- Click on your team fundraising page
How do I send my team fundraising page to invite friends and family to donate to my team’s fundraising efforts?
When on your team page, click "Links/Sharing" on the top toolbar. From here, you can copy your fundraising page's URL to share or click any of the smaller social media and email icons under your team name for quick sharing. There is even an option to embed a donation widget on your own web page!
How do I donate to the organization without selecting an individual fundraiser or a team?
CLICK HERE to donate directly to the general Step Into Autism fundraising!
If you have questions that are not addressed here, please email kamelia@autismakron.org
