Your Vital Role as an Arc Ally Peer-to-peer fundraiser is critically important to the Tobacco Barn Hollow Expansion land campaign, which aims to double the preserve's acreage from its current 458 acres to 927 acres. The new preserve will represent the Arc of Appalachia's second-largest Ohio forest preservation endeavor in its 30-year history. Peer-to-peer fundraisers are crucially important for this campaign as they expand the organization's reach, increase public awareness, and boost donations by leveraging the personal networks of passionate volunteer ambassadors. Your efforts are essential to secure the funds needed to protect this biologically significant wilderness, providing a vital refuge for Ohio's endangered timber rattlesnakes and supporting a high diversity of amphibians, reptiles, and deep forest birds.

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 Tobacco Barn Hollow campaign amongst your social circles.
  Visit: http://arcpreserves.com:3000 User: tbhally Password: ItsTheArc!

• JOIN US ON TELEGRAM to meet other allies and see how they are supporting the campaign.
  https://t.me/+1_h5x5a4DwFjYzEx

• LISTEN 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.

  https://www.arcofappalachia.org/subscribe

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

1. Click this link: https://donorbox.org/tobacco-barn-hollow-expansion/fundraiser/new

2. Enter your information and click continue.

3. Find the confirmation email you received and click "Complete Your Account".

4. Enter your name and create a password you will remember and click submit.

5. Click the blue "Tobacco Barn Hollow Expansion" campaign link.

6. 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.

7. If you would like to edit your photo, story, or fundraising goal (all optional), click the "Edit" button in the top right corner.

8. 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.