Welcome, Gauley Arc Ally! Your Guide to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Your Vital Role as an Arc Ally Peer-to-peer fundraisers are critically important to the Gauley land campaign due to its unprecedented scale and ambitious fundraising goals. As the largest monetary endeavor the Arc of Appalachia has ever pursued, the campaign requires reaching a much larger audience beyond existing donor lists, particularly with the aim of bringing new conservation dollars into West Virginia. Arc Allies serve as volunteer ambassadors, leveraging their personal networks to connect friends and family to the Arc's mission and the project's significance, thereby harnessing the power of shared values and expanding awareness.
Next Steps & Resources for Success We are committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in your chosen role!
CREATE YOUR DONORBOX! To start your peer-to-peer fundraising adventure, click THIS LINK to sign up for your DonorBox page. Should you need them, detailed, step-by-step instructions are included at the bottom of this email.
ACCESS OUR ONLINE RESOURCES by logging into our “allies only” website where you can find a variety of resources to help you share the Gauley campaign amongst your social circles.
Visit: http://arcpreserves.com:3000 User: gauleyally Password: ItsTheArc!JOIN US ON TELEGRAM to meet other allies and see how they are supporting the campaign.
https://t.me/+1_h5x5a4DwFjYzExLISTEN TO OUR PODCAST by following Wonders of the Wild, the official Arc podcast on PodBean!
https://appalachia.podbean.com/VISIT US ON SUBSTACK to read one of our weekly articles on nature, conservation, stewardship, etc.
https://arcofappalachia.substack.com/SUBSCRIBE TO THE MAILING LIST to receive the latest on upcoming events, projects, and campaigns.
If you have any questions as you begin your journey as an Arc Ally, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing allies@arcofappalachia.com.
We deeply value your commitment to helping us protect this irreplaceable piece of American wilderness. Together, we can ensure that this landscape of hope continues to inspire generations to come.
Sincerely,
The Arc of Appalachia Team
Donorbox Step-by-Step Instructions
Click this link: https://donorbox.org/five-miles-on-the-gauley-river/fundraiser/new
Enter your information and click continue.
Find the confirmation email you received and click "Complete Your Account".
Enter your name and create a password you will remember and click submit.
Click the blue "Five Miles on the Gauley River" campaign link.
This page shows your personal link to share via email and social media to begin raising money for the Arc of Appalachia. This page will also list all of your donors and donations as they begin to come in. Visit it often to see who is supporting you so that you can thank them personally.
If you would like to edit your photo, story, or fundraising goal (all optional), click the "Edit" button in the top right corner.
From this page you can add your photo, type an introductory paragraph ABOVE our campaign message in the "Share Your Story" section, or scroll to the bottom to set your own personal campaign goal.