Look, asking for money feels weird. Even for a cause you care about.

But here's the thing: we're in the middle of Giving Season — the stretch from November through December when more people give to causes than any other time of year. And Giving Tuesday? That's the biggest single day of generosity all year.

Whether you're sending your first ask on Giving Tuesday or reaching out any day this season, people are actively looking for ways to give back. You're not interrupting… you're giving them an opportunity.

So we'll make it simple.

Here are three messages you can copy, tweak, and send today.

The Quick Text or DM

Perfect for: Close friends, family, or teammates.

Copy/paste below to edit your own version:

Hey [Sarah]!

Quick ask: I'm raising money [to cover travel for my basketball team to go to a winter tournament], and I’d love your support this giving season!

Each $20 funds our goal and plants a tree in a US reforestation project.

Would love your support: [raise.jamboree.org/your-link]

Thanks for helping us make an impact!

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Giving Tuesday version: Start with "Hey! It's Giving Tuesday, the day everyone's giving back."

Add a photo of your team or a short video to make it personal.

The Supporter Email or Group Post

Best for: Your larger circle, family lists, workplace Slack, Facebook groups, or neighborhood chats.

Copy/paste below to edit your own version:

Subject: Help us reach our goal one tree at a time 🌱

Hi [Aunt Joanne],

I'm raising money [to cover travel for my basketball team to go to a winter tournament], and I'd love your support during this giving season!

Every $20 plants a tree in US reforestation areas and helps our team reach our goal.

If you'd like to chip in, here's the link: [raise.jamboree.org/your-link]

Thank you for your support!
[Jamie]

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Giving Tuesday version: Change subject to "It's Giving Tuesday and we're funding our season one tree at a time 🌱" and open with "Today's Giving Tuesday (a national day of generosity) and our team is using Jamboree..."

Include your goal amount or how close you are. People love helping you cross the finish line. "We're $200 away from our goal" hits different than "please donate."

👉 How to Actually Get People to Support Your Fundraiser

The Social Post or Story

Perfect for: Instagram, Facebook, or your team page.

Copy/paste below to edit your own version:

I'm raising money [to cover travel for my basketball team to go to a winter tournament], and I'd love your support during this giving season!

Every $20 plants a tree 🌳

Help us reach our goal: [raise.jamboree.org/your-link]

#GivingSeason

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Giving Tuesday version: Start with "It's Giving Tuesday!" and add #GivingTuesday to your hashtags.

Add a photo of your team. If it's Giving Tuesday specifically, throw a "Before Midnight" countdown sticker on your Story to create urgency.

The Best Time to Ask? Right Now.

You don't need the perfect message. You just need to ask.

Most people want to help — they just need to know why you're raising money and where to give. That's it. A quick, genuine ask during the season when everyone's already thinking about giving? That's how you make it happen.

Giving Tuesday can be a perfect day to start, but these messages work all season long.

Ready to share your link?

👉 Open the Jamboree app and start sharing.

Don’t have a Jamboree yet?

👉 Start one today (it only takes 5 minutes!)

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