FNAN Eritrean youth & Family outreach

Fundraiser Playbook

FNAN 3K Fun Run — How to Set Up and Succeed on JustGiving

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Open FNAN on JustGiving Create my page for this event Let FNAN know I am fundraising

1) What you’ll need (5 minutes)

  • Email address for your JustGiving login
  • Cover photo (see section 5) and a short “why I’m running” (section 4)
  • Optional: target amount (£150/£300/£500) and a 30–60s intro video
Why FNAN

FNAN is 100% volunteer‑led with no paid staff. Your page funds mental health & family support, immigration signposting, Healthy Lifestyle sessions, English & mother‑tongue learning, and IT skills.

2) Create your JustGiving account (2 minutes)

  1. Open the FNAN campaign: justgiving.com/campaign/3kfunrun
  2. Or go straight to this event’s setup: Start fundraising for this event
  3. Create an account or sign in, then confirm your email.
Tip: use the public name you want shown. You can add a team later (e.g., “Family Team Dawit”).

3) Build your page (5–10 minutes)

StepWhat to doPlaybook tip
Link to FNANEnsure your page is connected to the FNAN 3K Fun Run campaign.Campaign pages raise more together.
Set a targetPick a stretch goal (e.g., £250–£500).Targets increase giving; adjust later.
Choose your URLShort and readable (e.g., /berhane-runs-3k).Easier to share/print.
Gift AidEnable Gift Aid prompts.£20 → £25 at no extra cost (UK taxpayers).

4) Title and “Why I’m fundraising”

Title options

• My 3K for FNAN — powering volunteer‑led support
• I’m running 3K for FNAN — small gifts, big impact
• Run with me for FNAN — help keep support free
• Berhane’s 3K for FNAN — celebrate 7 years of ፍናን

Team idea: “Team Haile’s 3K for FNAN”.

“Why” template

I'm running the FNAN 3K Fun Run to keep support free for Eritrean youth and families.
FNAN has no paid staff — every pound funds frontline help: mental health & family support,
immigration signposting, Healthy Lifestyle sessions, English & mother‑tongue learning, and IT skills.
Please donate what you can and tick Gift Aid if you’re a UK taxpayer. Thank you!

Add 1–2 personal lines: why this matters; who you’re thinking of; your training plan.

5) Choose the right cover image (or video)

Pick a bright, people‑centred, landscape image. Options: JustGiving runners hero; FNAN community hero; campaign collage; logo (fallback). Add a 30–60s selfie intro if you can.

6) Share plan (first 48 hours)

Launch (Day 1)

  • Send to 5 close friends/family first — early momentum matters.
  • Post to WhatsApp/Telegram with your link + one personal line.
  • Share to Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn with a clear ask and your target.

Boost (Day 2–3)

  • Share FNAN’s campaign post; tag 3 friends to match you.
  • Update your page with a thank‑you and progress screenshot.
  • Add your link to your bio/status. Use a QR on posters.
Suggested message
I'm running 3K for FNAN — a volunteer‑led charity supporting Eritrean families.
No paid staff; small gifts make a big difference. Please donate and tick Gift Aid:
[PASTE YOUR LINK]  #FNAN #RunForResilience #3KFunRun

7) Page updates & milestones

  • 25% raised: thank donors and invite 3 matches.
  • 50% raised: post a training photo; restate your target.
  • 100% raised: set a stretch target (+25–50%).
  • After the run: upload photos, thank donors, keep page open 2–4 weeks.

8) On the day (and after)

Before you start

  • Pin your link to the top of your socials.
  • Post a quick “going live” selfie; invite last‑minute £5 gifts.

After you finish

  • Upload a finish photo; tag supporters; share your time or steps.
  • Post a heartfelt thank‑you; invite late gifts for 48 hours.

9) Quick FAQs

QuestionAnswer
Which charity?FNAN Eritrean Youth & Family Outreach — Charity No. 1187227.
Gift Aid?Yes — UK taxpayers can boost their donation by 25% at no extra cost.
What does FNAN fund?Mental health & family support, immigration signposting, Healthy Lifestyle sessions, English & mother‑tongue learning, and IT skills.
Do donations go straight to FNAN?Yes — via the FNAN campaign on JustGiving.

10) Copy snippets you can reuse

Short “why”

FNAN is 100% volunteer‑led. Your gift funds frontline support for Eritrean youth & families.
Please donate and tick Gift Aid. Thank you! 🙏

Thank‑you

Thank you for supporting my 3K for FNAN! Your kindness keeps support free.
If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time: [LINK]
At a glance
100% volunteer‑led No paid staff Charity No. 1187227 Gift Aid adds 25%

Questions? Contact FNAN via the website home page.

Tip: when sharing links, add ?utm_source=WA&utm_medium=share to track WhatsApp shares.

Prepared for FNAN supporters • Updated 17 May 2026 • This guide is general information, not legal/tax advice.

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