A huge ngā mihi for your dedication to creating better mental health for our rangatahi/young people.
Here are five tips to ensure your fundraising experience is a rewarding one.
1. Make your fundraising page your own
Log into your dashboard, and update your fundraising profile with a photo and a short explanation telling people why you are taking part in Mindfulness Month and why you care about the kaupapa.
Step 1:
Click on your fundraising profile
Step 2:
Click edit profile
2. Share your story (but only if it feels right)
We know that sharing personal experiences with mental health challenges can help build a connection that may encourage your friends and whānau to donate to support your efforts.
Sharing kōrero about mental health challenges can also help reduce stigma and make others feel like they're not alone, but it's a very personal choice, and one you should only make if it feels right to you.
If you do choose to share, we encourage you to read our advice on how to tell your story safely.
3. Donate to yourself
Did you know that people who donate to themselves are 3.7 times more likely to reach their fundraising goal?
It's a sign that you're really committed to the experience of Mindfulness Month and to doing what you can to support youth mental health.
"I don’t participate in other fundraising events like running up steps or wearing a red nose, but this one really resonated with me as it was both peaceful and supportive."
- Fundraiser, Mindfulness Month 2023
4. Ask for support
Post about your Mindfulness Month challenge on your socials, with your friends, whānau and kaimahi/work colleagues.
Because one of the weeks is focused on a social media/digital detox, it would be a good idea to pre-empt people by telling them you'll be taking a break from your screens/social media during that week. That's a week to really lean into kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) kōrero.
If it feels hard, that's okay. Check out the stories of some of our past fundraisers to learn from their experience.
5. Join the Mindfulness Month community
Once you're registered, you'll be able to access our private Facebook group where you can share your journey across the month with like-minded people.
Share stories, thoughts, and aroha - and be inspired by one another.
Mindfulness doesn't need to be a journey embarked on alone. Experience its benefits, together.
