Here we’ll walk you through a procedure you can use to set a realistic goal for your campaign. Step 1: Calculate your budget This may require some research on your part, but it is critical for you to be precise with how much money you need. You can do this by listing out all your costs or expenses. Examples can be travel tickets, hotel, meals, taxi/bus, medical bills, training and equipment cost.

One of the most effective techniques that can help an athlete raise funds quickly and efficiently on MAKEACHAMP is connecting with their supporters on social media and giving them a "public shout-out". At first, not only is this a great reward it is also a powerful way to add virality to your campaign. There are many reasons to this such as it gives public recognition and showcases the success of your campaign. Below we will out line what makes a "public shout-out" so great! Here is what a proper "Public Thank You" looks like on Facebook :    5 Important...

We've analyzed thousands of campaigns and have broken down the campaign into 4 circles - family and close friends, colleagues/teammates, friends of friends and the crowd.  Here we'll walk you through a procedure you can use to spread your campaign from your close friends all the way to the crowd. Here is a quick video with a write up below:       1st circle - Family and close friends You'd be surprised how little your close friends and family are aware of your aspirations. The first thing that you have to do is to reveal to your family members...

A campaign description should be informative and captivating. But most importantly it should describe in a transparent manner what the funds will be used for. Here we'll walk you through a campaign description, part by part and also include an example.    Start with your athletic career    At the beginning of the campaign description, give us some basic details about your life, your sport and career. Here is an example: “Hey everyone, my name is David. I am 21 years old and I have been doing judo since the age of 5. I started in Toronto and currently train with...