1. Choose a theme for your stream
From gaming and crafting to showcasing a skill such as dancing and baking, or even holding a coffee morning – streaming your event allows more people to join and support you with your fundraising.
3. Set up your online giving page
You can link your stream to an online giving page, which means all your donations come straight to us. Choose from JustGiving or Tiltify - whatever your preference. Both platforms have some useful guides to help set up your live stream.
Useful Guides: JustGiving; Tiltify
4. Set your date and time, and let everyone know!
Let all your family and friends – online and in real life – know about your stream ahead of time. Don’t be afraid to remind them again in the lead-up, as well as during your stream. People are more likely to donate during the event.
5. Stay safe, relaxed and well-hydrated
Take regular breaks, eat healthy snacks, drink lots of water and stretch your legs from time to time. During your breaks, you can use ‘break screens’, or why not share our ‘What is autism’ film to remind people why you’re fundraising for the National Autistic Society?
6. Share your story
People are usually motivated to give because of a personal story, so if you’re happy to do so, include details about why you chose to raise money for the National Autistic Society.
7. Thank your amazing donors
Not only will this show your gratitude, but it will also inspire others to donate, too. If you approach or pass your initial target for fundraising, raise your target. This will encourage even more donations. And make sure to thank them afterwards as well!
Testimonials
“My wife and I have been trying to learn more about autism and how we can do the best for our daughter. The National Autistic Society's advice and information has been invaluable. As such, I want to be able to give something back to them, so I use my streams and blog to fundraise as well as raise awareness and acceptance.”
Staying safe and legal online
Check out our tips to help you stay safe and well when you hold your streaming fundraiser.
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£50 you could help an autistic person to enter a safe space to discuss their thoughts and feel heard.
£500 you could ensure essential advice and guidance on diagnosis and more are available on our website, by supporting our team who keep our information up to date.
£1,000 you could help an autistic person find confidence in a job that gives them the chance to thrive, by giving them access to one-to-one job coaching.
£5,000 you could stop an autistic young person from struggling every day, by ensuring we continue to influence the way schools support autistic pupils.