Fundraising at least $350 to participate in Women Build may seem daunting at first, but once you get started, you’ll see how quickly small donations add up. For example, if you get 10 friends to each contribute $35, you’ve made your goal! Below are sample communications you can copy and paste or change to make your own.
Check out our Women Build Resource page for more helpful information about this year’s build!
Our 2025 Homebuyers
Arielle Pharms
“With the help of Habitat, my dreams are turning into reality.”
Latisha Hunter
“This journey has been long and hard. But this is me stepping out of my comfort zone. I am not giving up on my girls and our chance for a better space.”
Deontasja Young
“I believe Habitat for Humanity will help me thrive on my journey in creating the best life possible for my family.”
Receive a tax credit when you donate
You can receive a state tax credit and support Greater Indy Habitat Women Build. All donations need to be made to Habitat for Humanity of Indiana first. Once the donation is received, it will be added to the Women Build fundraising page and attributed to the builder you are supporting. Click here to learn about the program.
Text Messages
- Hi [Name]! I’m excited to participate in Habitat’s Women Build this year, where my team and I will help four deserving local women achieve their dreams of homeownership. I’m working to raise $X to support our build day and make this life-changing opportunity possible. Would you consider contributing to my fundraiser? Every gift brings us closer to building strength and stability for these female-led families! [personal link]
- You might have seen my posts about the upcoming Habitat Women Build – I’m pumped to get to the build site and make a home for four amazing local moms! Would you donate to help me reach my goal for our team’s build day? Every contribution makes a big difference! [personal link]
- In X days I’ll be joining my Habitat Women Build teammates to help construct four homes for four deserving local women. I’m still fundraising for my build day—would you be willing to contribute $X to support these female-led families achieve homeownership? [personal link]
- Hi [Name]! I’m volunteering with Habitat’s Women Build, where 800+ women are coming together to fund and build four homes for four deserving women and their families. I’m raising $X to support this life-changing project. Can you help? Thank you so much! [Insert donation link]
Events
- Is your team hosting a fundraising event? Please contact your coach so she can be sure we can get you the appropriate support.
Women Build Note Cards – Available for pick-up
Visit the Habitat Main Office to pick up Women Build note cards (blank inside) to send a thank you to any of your supporters, should they be donors, spouses, babysitters, etc.
Offline Donations (Checks, Cash & In-kind)
Use the forms below to complete offline builder or team donations, or if an in-kind donor would like acknowledgement for their gift from Habitat.
Email Samples
Below are examples of emails you can send to friends, family, co-workers and other members of your network. Adapt one of the emails below to fit your voice and audience, then send away. Don’t forget to add your personal donation page link!
- Sample Donation Ask FIRST TIME Donor
- Sample Donation Ask REPEAT Donor
- International Women’s Day – Sample Asks
Don’t forget to say thanks!
- Donor Thank You Email Template
- Custom Women Build note cards (blank inside) are available for use. Please email womenbuild@indyhabitat.org to arrange a pick-up at the Habitat Main Office: 3135 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
Fundraising Best Practices Zoom
Meet our 2025 Women Build Homebuyers
Share Social Graphics
Use graphics and text to help boost your fundraising efforts. Many times, these posts serve as reminders to personal asks you’ve made or generate smaller, more timely gifts. Click any image for a larger file to save and share.
Click here to visit our Flickr page where you can download pictures from the kickoff and team build days to post.
Want to be featured on our social media?
Click here to fill out a form to be highlighted on our story throughout the build.
View photos from previous Greater Indy Women Builds
Share photos from your team with Habitat at photo@indyhabitat.org.
