Our best fundraising tips for an epic Loud Shirt Day event
01 Personalise your fundraising page
Take a few minutes to add a photo and tell people why you're taking part in Loud Shirt Day. Fundraising pages with a personal story and photo tend to receive more donations because people connect with the person behind the cause.
Quick win: Set a fundraising goal and update your page with why supporting children with hearing loss matters to you.
02 Make the first donation yourself
People are much more likely to donate to a page that's already got the ball rolling. If you can, make the first donation yourself, it shows you're committed and encourages others to join you.
03 Make your QR code your secret fundraising weapon
Generate the QR code for your fundraising page and put it everywhere! Add it to posters, newsletters, emails, your email signature, reception desk, lunchroom, social media or even print it on your loud shirt if you're feeling extra committed!
It's one of the easiest ways to turn curiosity into donations with a quick scan.
04 Tell everyone you're taking part
Most people are happy to support a good cause – they just need to be asked.
Try sharing:
- Facebook and Instagram
- Your workplace or school newsletter
- WhatsApp or Messenger groups
- In person (don't forget your fundraising QR code!)
04 Tell everyone you're taking part
Instead of simply asking for a donation, share why you're taking part.
For example: “I'm/ We’re taking part in Loud Shirt Day to help children with hearing loss access life-changing support to help them thrive.”
People donate because they connect with the impact.
06 Wear it loud and start conversations
Your loud shirt is the perfect conversation starter!
Whether you're at work, school, the supermarket or grabbing a coffee, people will ask about it. That's your chance to tell them about Loud Shirt Day and invite them to donate.
07 Make it fun
You could:
- Host a morning tea
- Organise a bake sale
- Hold a best loud shirt competition
- Run a raffle
- Ask everyone to bring a gold coin donation
- Hold colourful games or challenges
08 Share your progress
Post updates when you:
- Receive your first donation 🎉
- Reach halfway
- Hit your fundraising goal
- Celebrate Loud Shirt Day
People love supporting momentum.
09 Thank every donor
A simple thank you goes a long way.
Whether it's a text, email, phone call or social media shout-out, letting people know their donation is appreciated makes them feel part of the difference they've made.
10 Keep asking
Many donations come after the second or third reminder.
Not everyone sees your first post, so don't be afraid to share your page a few times in the lead-up to Loud Shirt Day.
11 Remember why you're doing it
Every dollar raised helps children with hearing loss access life-changing services like speech therapy, audiology, early intervention and family support.
You're not just wearing a loud shirt, you’re helping children build confidence, connect with others and thrive
Hearing loss is often an unseen condition - raising awareness is vital to raising understanding!
Workplace fundraising tips
Loudest Morning tea
Hold a fundraising morning or afternoon tea at work, with lots of opportunities for donations online and in person.
Friendly competition
There's nothing like a bit of friendly competition to really drive up the fundraising. You could hold a competition between departments or office locations, with a prize for the highest fundraising team.
Dollar matching
Ask your workplace to dollar match the donations your team receives.
Bounty the boss
Persuade your boss or CEO to wear a shirt of your choosing if your team reaches their fundraising goal.
Make the most of your big day
Get everyone involved and enjoy the feel-good vibes and have your QR code ready to go for donations.
#loudshirtday
16th October 2025
