Week 2: Keep the Momentum Going!

After the excitement of pushing out messages and posting on social media during week 1, you may be easing off the gas pedal, but keep it going!  Week 2 is just as important to keep promoting your project to gain support. If you did not see as much progress towards your funding goal as you […]

Now is the Time to Get the Word Out!

Crowdfunders, as of 4:00 p.m. Monday afternoon, an All-Alumni email was sent out informing all of Lehigh’s alums that crowdfunding is live and included a list of all of YOUR projects. To capitalize on the platform’s visibility, make sure you are doing the most to make your project known! Share a social post, advertise in […]

Week 1 Is Here!

Today marks the start of your first full week of crowdfunding!  This is the time to get the excitement going; when posting on social media or sending out emails, draw your audience in! Tell them why you are so passionate about your project and how much their support matters.  Using a personal voice and story […]

Projects are Live!

Now through Friday, October 25 all projects are live!  Over the next 5 weeks your project will be able to accept gifts through the Lehigh Crowdfunding platform. Remember, Monday, September 23 kicks off your first FULL week of fundraising, so take time during the weekend to prepare and finalize your outreaches!  Take a look back […]

2 Days Until Kickoff!

Remember, only a couple days left until your project will start!  Time for spell check, add some additional media shots, and be sure to share why your project is so impactful on your Lehigh experience–and how your audience can get involved right from the start.

3 Days Until Kickoff!

Good morning crowdfunders, only 3 days left until our official launch! Tuesday’s to-do’s: Finish loading content and images to your project page Prep social post content and image(s) so you are ready to post starting Friday morning Review content for an email blast and shareable information with your alumni group (if you do not have […]

Welcome to Lehigh Crowdfunding!

Only 4 more days until project kick off!  Make sure you subscribe below so you do not miss out on any updates happening during the 5 weeks of fundraising.  Spend some time looking through the provided resource pages within this toolkit to be armed and ready to push out promotions for your project. Mark you […]