So, your Fund-a-Need is complete, live auction is over, Last Hero donations tallied, Paddle Drop numbers collected. You might also have wrapped up your raffle, handed over the wines pulled, and sold some swag.

Now, it’s time to make that one last ask, and it helps to make sure the amount you’re seeking is authentic and the size of the ask is proportionate to what you’ve already raised. Don’t round your number from $14, 324 to $15,000! Nope, state exactly what you need to hit your $100,000 goal. One person might step up and give the whole amount; multiple people might be nudged just enough to give a little bit more.

Typically this ask goes out as an end-of-the-evening text, but it could go out the next day or even the first work day following the event. Make the ask, mention your mission, and MAKE SURE to thank everyone as wholeheartedly as you can.