How to Create a Facebook Fundraiser to Support PMD Alliance - PMD Alliance
Celebrate 10 years of PMD Alliance with a Facebook fundraiser that invites your friends and family to be part of our inclusive community!

Start a Facebook Fundraiser on a Computer:

  • Go to your Facebook homepage and click on the menu (square made of 9 square dots) in the top right corner. Under the Create heading, click on Fundraisers.
  • Select your nonprofit by typing in and clicking on Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance. 
  • Fill in the details, including a fundraising goal, end date, title, and a compelling description. (The most effective descriptions share something personal. Not sure what to say? We’ve curated a few messages for you to use exactly as is or tweak them to make it your own. Scroll down to find the suggested messages.)
  • Optionally, add a cover photo for your fundraiser. 
  • Confirm the preview looks accurate and click, “Create.”

Start a Facebook Fundraiser on a Mobile Device

  • In the app, use the search function (magnifying glass icon) and look for “Fundraisers — raise money or donate”.
  • Select it, then tap “Create Fundraiser”.
  • Type in Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance, and select it. 
  • Enter your goal, end date, title, description, and optionally pick a cover photo. (The most effective descriptions share something personal. Not sure what to say? We’ve curated a few messages for you to use exactly as is or tweak them to make it your own. Scroll down to find the suggested messages.)
  • Tap “Create,” then invite friends and share it on your feed.

After creating the fundraiser:

  • Invite your Facebook friends to donate. 
  • Share your fundraiser as a post on your timeline to increase visibility. 
  • Keep the momentum going by posting updates and thanking people for their contributions. 

Facebook Fundraiser Message Templates

Not quite sure what to say? We’ve got curated messages just for you. Feel free to copy and paste the messages as is or tweak them to make them your own. 

For Care Partners, Adult Children, and Family Members:

Join me in supporting an organization that’s close to my heart, Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance). For me as a family member of someone with [insert name of movement disorder], what sets PMD Alliance apart is that they’re on the frontlines with us. They provide free, online or in-person programming to tens of thousands of families like mine, including a vast on-demand video library. They’re currently celebrating 10 years of creating courageous spaces for us to connect and improve our lives right now—and the generosity of people like us makes it all possible.

Whether you donate $5 or $500, you will make a big impact. Every little bit helps. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support.

 

For People with Parkinson’s or a Movement Disorder:

For me, Parkinson’s is personal. Join me in supporting an organization that’s close to my heart, Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance). What sets PMD Alliance apart is that they’re on the frontlines with us. They provide free, online or in-person programming to tens of thousands of families like mine, including a vast on-demand video library. They’re currently celebrating 10 years of creating courageous spaces for us to connect and improve our lives right now—and the generosity of people like us makes it all possible.

Whether you donate $5 or $500, you will make a big impact. Every little bit helps. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support.

 

For any community member:

Join me in supporting an organization that’s close to my heart: Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance). What sets PMD Alliance apart is that they’re on the frontlines with people with movement disorders. They provide free, online or in-person programming to tens of thousands of families, including a vast on-demand video library. They’re currently celebrating 10 years of creating courageous spaces for those most impacted to connect and improve their lives right now—and the generosity of people like us makes it all possible.

Whether you donate $5 or $500, you will make a big impact. Every little bit helps. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support.

 

For Healthcare Providers:

Join me in supporting an organization that means a lot to me and my patients, Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance).

What sets PMD Alliance apart is that they’re on the frontlines with us—patients and healthcare providers. They offer free, expert-driven online and in-person programming to tens of thousands of people impacted by a movement disorder, including offering a vast on-demand video library. They create opportunities for people to learn about treatments, medication, and wellness tips; to connect with community; and improve their lives right now.

They’re also committed to supporting providers like me through robust continuing education, innovative conferences, and mentorship—and they couldn’t do it without the generosity of people like us.

Whether you donate $5 or $500, you will make a big impact. Every little bit helps. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support.

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