Social Media Toolkit: General » Dream Foundation

Social Media Toolkit

Raise funds to help make Dreams come true, share your Dream on social media or engage with us.
You’ll find everything you need here!

RAISE FUNDS FOR DREAMS ON SOCIAL

You’ll find everything you need here to create your fundraiser on Facebook and Instagram to support our Dream program. You can also post to your Twitter or Linkedin accounts or email your contacts, inviting them to visit Dreamfoundation.org to make a gift to our Dream program.

Launch a Facebook fundraiser

  1. Click here to create your Facebook fundraiser. Set how much money you want to raise and the date you want your fundraiser to end. Add your own special message to the available text or use the language provided below. Then click create.
  2. Your Facebook contacts will see your fundraiser on their feed, but you can also email the link to your fundraiser to your family, friends and co-workers and ask them to donate.

Create a fundraiser on Instagram

  1. Open Instagram and tap new post.
  2. Choose the graphic provided and tap the arrow (Android) or Next (iPhone).
  3. No need to crop or add filters. Just tap the arrow (Android) or Next (iPhone).
  4. Tap Add fundraiser.
  5. Select Dream Foundation as the nonprofit you want to fundraise for. You’ll automatically go to the “Fundraiser details” page.
  6. Enter the details for your fundraiser and tap Done.
  7. Tap the check (Android) or Share (iPhone).
  8. Your Instagram contacts will see your fundraiser on their feed, but you can also email the link to your fundraiser to your family, friends and co-workers and ask them to donate.

Where to direct people to make a gift

Your followers can make a gift direct through Facebook and Instagram. Or direct them to Dreamfoundation.org.

 


 

Sample Images

Below are a few images that you can use to accompany any social copy.

Dream recipients, we encourage you to post images of you and your family experiencing the Dream or Dream delivery. Volunteers, if you take your own photos at a Dream delivery, please ask the family for permission to post those photos.

Please don’t forget to tag us in your posts!

Sample Stories

Jannie dreamed of seeing her daughter and granddaughter one last time, saying, “My Dream is to have my wonderful and bubbly granddaughter visit … I would love to see her for the last time as she is a kindred spirit to me.”

Albert dreamed of taking his family to Disneyland and giving them the chance to spend a few days together “away from cancer, doctor’s visits and hospitals.”

LeeAnne dreamed of a vacation by the ocean with her husband. “The beach … became not only a place for fun, sun and family memories, but also a place of tranquillity and peace on the rough days.”

Doris dreamed of creating a legacy book for her beloved grandson, gathering memories that will become part of her family’s history.

 


 

Social Media Handles

Facebook: @Dreamfoundation

Twitter: @dreamfound

Instagram: @dream_foundation

Social Media Hashtags

#DreamFoundation

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Language Do’s And Don’ts

  • Dream Foundation grants Dreams not wishes.
  • Dream Foundation is not The Dream Foundation.
  • Dream Foundation serves terminally-ill adults.
  • When we refer to Dreams, we capitalize the “D” because they are important to us.

Sample Language

Below you will find some social sample language. This is just a guide to help get you started. Please feel free to adjust the language to suit you.

Select your category below to view customized sample language.

Dream Recipients and Families

Facebook

  • My Dream made me feel… Thank you @Dreamfoundation for making my Dream come true.
  • The best part of my Dream was… Thank you @Dreamfoundation for making my Dream come true.

Twitter

  • My Dream made me feel… Thank you @dreamfound!
  • The best part of my Dream was… Thanks @dreamfound

Instagram

  • My Dream made me feel… Thank you @dream_foundation for making my Dream come true. #DreamFoundation
  • The best part of my Dream was… Thank you @dream_foundation for making my Dream come true. #DreamFoundation

Supporters

Facebook

  • @dreamfoundation grants Dreams to terminally-ill adults. It’s a pleasure to support an organization that helps make an impact on the lives of Dream recipients and their families.

Twitter

  • I am honored to support @dreamfound who grants Dreams to terminally-ill adults

Instagram

  • @dream_foundation grants Dreams to terminally-ill adults. It’s a pleasure to support an organization that helps make an impact on the lives of Dream recipients and their families. #DreamFoundation

Ambassadors/Influencers

Facebook

  • @Dreamfoundation grants Dreams to terminally-ill adults. It’s a pleasure to support an organization that helps make an impact on the lives of Dream recipients and their families.

Twitter

  • I am honored to support @dreamfound whose programs grant Dreams to terminally-ill adults.

Instagram

  • We are proud/honored/excited to partner with @dream_foundation. Working together, we can help make Dreams come true for terminally-ill adults and their families. #DreamFoundation

Volunteers

Facebook

  • Volunteering for @Dreamfoundation gives me the opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of terminally-ill adults and their families. It’s an honor and a pleasure!
  • @dreamfoundation grants Dreams to terminally-ill adults. As a proud volunteer I have the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals and their families. If you would like to join me and get involved, visit dreamfoundation.org.

Twitter

  • Always so happy to work with @dreamfound. It feels good to help make an impact on the lives of terminally-ill adults.
  • I am a proud volunteer for @dreamfound. If you would like to join me in giving back, visit dreamfoundation.org

Instagram

  • Volunteering for @dream_foundation gives me the opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of terminally-ill adults and their families. It’s an honor and a pleasure! #DreamFoundation
  • @dream_foundation grants Dreams to terminally-ill adults. As a proud volunteer I have the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals and their families. #DreamFoundation

FUNDRAISERS

Please help me make the Dreams of someone facing the end of life come true with a gift to Dream Foundation’s Dream program! Dream Foundation fulfills the final Dreams of terminally-ill adults and their families across the nation, providing inspiration, comfort and closure. The average cost of a Dream is $2,300.

 


 

FUNDRAISE WITH A LIVESTREAM

You can stream to raise funds for our Dream program and help terminally-ill adults and their families across the nation.

We strive to be family friendly in everything we do. Please join us in following these guidelines:

Please don’t stream games with crude or inappropriate content and/or an ESRB rating of “Adults Only.”

The following games are prohibited from Dream Foundation streams:

  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • Manhunt
  • Conker’s Bad Fur Day
  • Mortal Kombat

Please don’t use explicit language or visuals that are profane, sexual or bigoted in nature, or illicit substances or paraphernalia. And please don’t become intoxicated before or during the stream.

Please treat everyone with kindness and respect during your stream.

Take care of yourself! Stay hydrated, take breaks and remember to eat if you’re streaming for hours on end!

If you break these guidelines, we’ll have to remove any affiliation with Dream Foundation.

Ready to stream?

Before you start

Get the hype going! Use our messaging and social media graphics to promote your stream on your social channels. Join Discord to promote your stream there.

Sign up on Tiltify, where your viewers can donate to Dream Foundation directly. Use Tiltify’s tools to trigger milestone donations and goals during your stream.

Power your campaign! During your stream, help people understand the difference their gifts make by sharing Dream stories, photos and videos. Use the banners and graphics we provide.

The difference your stream can make

Our Dream program helps fulfill the final Dreams of terminally-ill adults and their families across the nation.

All Dreams provide inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life.

$50 can provide pizza for a family gathering or tickets to a local attraction for a final fun day out.

$150 can decorate a backyard for a party or provide games for a gaming system.

$500 can help transform a backyard to provide a haven for rest and relaxation.

$1,000 is enough for an adjustable bed, recliner or lift chair to provide pain relief and help with mobility.

$2,300 is the average cost of a Dream

All gifts will be pooled to help make Dreams come true.

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