GotSneakers - Sustainable Living & Fundraising Blog

Why Are Shoes So Important?

Have you ever thought about how privileged you are to have a good pair of shoes? In fact, you probably have several, some of which you hardly ever wear. It’s easy to take shoes for granted when they’re so abundant,...

4 Tips for Hosting a Successful Shoe Fundraiser

Hosting a shoe fundraiser is a creative way to collect money for your school, club, non-profit, church or community. It’s easy (and free) to get started and offers you the opportunity to give back to others. Follow these four steps...

2 Big Benefits to Hosting a Shoe Drive

Imagine raising funds for your school, club or organization and benefiting others at the same time without having to ask anyone for money. This is exactly what happens when you host a shoe drive fundraiser! When you start your sneaker...

Fundraising Ideas for Schools: Host a Sneaker Drive and More!

Does your school club need money for supplies, activities or field trip expenses? If so, try these creative fundraising ideas to earn money quickly. Host a Sneaker Drive What if you could raise money for your club and help people...

How to Promote Your Sneaker Drive Fundraiser on Social Media

Social media is a powerful tool for getting the word out when you’re hosting a sneaker drive. Engage your followers and maximize donations with these four simple tips. 1. Fit Your Message to the Platform Bring news about your sneaker...

What To Do With Old Sneakers?

When you buy a new pair of sneakers, it’s tempting to toss the old ones in the trash or shove them to the back of the closet. What if you could do something more useful with those shoes? Check out...

Sneaker Drive Tips: How to Effectively Engage with Supporters on Social Media

Your friends and family are often your greatest supporters when you’re committed to a cause, but just like the rest of your social network, they need to be kept engaged. Social media is a powerful tool for maintaining connections with...

The Benefits of Shoes and Why They’re So Important

When you can walk into any store and take your pick from among hundreds of different colors, sizes and styles of shoes, it’s easy to take good footwear for granted. However, this is not the case for many people living...

7 Ways to Get Your Supporters Motivated for Your Next Sneaker Drive

Hosting a sneaker drive fundraiser is a great way to raise money for your organization. However, it’s not always easy to motivate people to give. Try these seven easy ways to inspire your supporters for a successful fundraising campaign. 1.Emphasize...

How to Promote Your Holiday Sneaker Drive

Special contribution requests abound during the holiday season, but if you’re running a sneaker drive, you have an advantage. Instead of money, you’re asking people to give something they’re not using in order to benefit those in need. Here’s how...