Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
When you and your community tune in, everyone makes a difference. Your support makes a major impact. Will you join our online fundraising community?
Why Your Support Matters
KQED is a member-supported alternative to commercial media. More than half of our budget comes from fantastic folks like you contributing what they can to help us bring high quality news, entertainment and educational resources to the Bay Area and beyond. When you introduce your family and neighbors to the work and mission of KQED, you help us grow! Here are just a few ways your donations make a difference:
- Keeping more than 100 reporters, editors and producers at work bringing you news and entertainment 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Supporting informative, Emmy award-winning series like Deep Look and Above the Noise
- Supporting democracy through the production of voting guides and live coverage of election events that meet rigorous standards for fact-driven reporting
- Championing youth media literacy by publishing over 1,000 student media pieces, featuring over 70 Bay Area youth voices in our annual Youth Takeover, and encouraging civic dialogue about topics including climate change and mental health in classrooms all over the country
- Providing thousands of educators with 4,250+ free media literacy training workshops
How You Can Fundraise for KQED on Facebook
Thanks so much for considering fundraising for KQED on Facebook! To set up your fundraiser go to KQED’s official Facebook page, and click fundraisers in the top navigation options. From there, you’ll be shown all the fundraisers folks have set up for KQED. To set up your own fundraiser click “raise money” in the top right corner, and follow the prompts to post it. You have full control over your fundraising goal, what you’d like to say in your post, and more.
Fundraising Tips
Set a fundraising goal.
It helps to have a realistic figure in mind that you think you can reach. Make this goal public so your friends and family know what you’re aiming for.
Personalize your fundraiser.
Your personal connection to KQED is what will inspire your friends and family to donate. Feel free to share your story, goals and any other details that show why your fundraiser is important to you. You can share your story in the field under “Why are you raising money?” when you initially set up your fundraiser for KQED on Facebook.
Say thank you!
Be sure to let the kind folks in your network who donated know you’re appreciative of their support. A thank you goes a long way!
FAQs
What is peer-to-peer fundraising?
Peer-to-peer fundraising is a way for folks to create their own fundraising campaigns. These generous supporters ask their friends and family to contribute to their fundraiser to support an organization or cause they care about.
How will the money my network donates on Facebook be used?
Money you raise through your Facebook fundraiser will support KQED directly. That means donations support all efforts throughout the organization — award-winning journalism, unique entertainment and valuable educational materials for everyone in the Bay and beyond.
How will I know if people have donated to my Facebook fundraiser?
You can see if someone has donated to your Facebook fundraiser by going into your donation settings in Facebook and clicking donation reports.
Are donations made on Facebook tax deductible?
Yes! When you donate to KQED on Facebook you will receive a receipt from Facebook that includes KQED’s information and Employer Identification Number (EIN) sent to the email address associated with your Facebook account.
Will my friends and family become members of KQED by contributing through my fundraiser?
Unfortunately, no. We do not collect personal information from Facebook, and do not have a way of making someone who made a donation on Facebook a member. Friends and family are welcome to sign up for a membership on KQED’s website.
Is the personal data of myself or people who donate to a fundraiser for KQED on Facebook saved?
No. We do not receive or save anyone’s personal information unless you opt into sharing contact information. Any thank you messages received from KQED are sent through a dashboard that hides personal information.
Can I fundraise for KQED on other social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok?
Right now we are only equipped to receive donations through Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram. We are always investigating new platforms to fundraise on, and welcome your ideas and suggestions.
Get More Fundraising Help
If you have additional questions about fundraising, our amazing Member Services team can help.
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.