Create a Fundraiser
Every dollar makes a difference in providing the education that is building a movement of people dedicated to becoming more sustainable.
By creating your own fundraiser through Urban Green Lab's GoFundMe, you can turn any activity, occasion, or event into a way to support the organization that is creating sustainable culture change in Nashville.
Steps to Create Your Fundraiser
1. Set up your fundraiser
- Visit Urban Green Lab's GoFundMe page and click "Start a GoFundMe"
- Sign in or create an account (it will ask you to verify with your phone number)
- Select cover media (there are some great options in THIS FOLDER)
- Set your fundraising goal (or opt to use GoFundMe's smart fundraising amounts)
2. Write your campaign description
Is this for a birthday or other special occasion? Write about what makes this fundraiser significant to you and make it personal!
View THIS PAGE for sample text for your campaign.
3. Add the finishing touches
- Edit the name of your fundraiser. Examples:
- "Fund sustainability education in Nashville"
- "Build a sustainability movement with Urban Green Lab"
- Confirm Urban Green Lab's zip code (37203) and EIN (27-1011744)
- Create your fundraiser and share!
4. Bonus points (for increasing reach)
- Consider adding co-organizers, who
- Can share the fundraiser beyond your network
- Can send thank yous and messages to donors
- Cannot edit the fundraiser
Note: GoFundMe will send you a handful of orientation emails to help you effectively share your fundraiser.
Reach out to Camille (camille@urbangreenlab.org) with any questions or concerns.
We believe education is crucial for systemic change around sustainability in Nashville, and we are thankful to our donors for supporting this work.
Urban Green Lab is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization and your donation is tax-deductible to the full amount allowed by law. FEIN 27-1011744.
We welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your interests and your goals. Please email connect@urbangreenlab.org.