Participant Checklist

Your Miles Can Empower Marginalized Women


You will empower marginalized women with the resources they need to thrive when you hit the trail and raise funds. We’ve been leading fundraisers for years, and we’re here to walk you through yours! By following these steps and using the copy-and-paste templates we provide, you'll be well on your way to reaching your fundraising goal.

STEP 1: Create a Fundraiser

Now that you’ve registered for Run for HER, it’s time to build your fundraising page on Venture Miles.
Create an account or log in to your existing account at venturemiles.org
Click the  ☰  menu button, go to Movements, and find Run for HER.
Click "Join" and fill out the form.
For a visual walk-through, check out this video.

STEP 2: Share Your Fundraiser

When you tell your community what you’re doing and why, your physical sacrifice on behalf of these women will inspire people to donate. Here are some practical tips to get started.

Be Your First Donor

Visit your fundraising page and make the first donation. Whatever amount you choose is great, and it tells your donors you're all in!

Make Your First Ask

The first ask is always the hardest, so start by asking someone you’re close to. Tell them you’re hitting the trail and raising money to empower marginalized women, and ask them to support your fundraiser.

Get Moving

Share a pic or video while you’re training. When people SEE your sacrifice toward a cause you care about, they will feel moved to give.
Remember, people want to support you. You just have to ask.
Get Your Fundraiser Link
To view your fundraiser, log in to your Venture Miles Dashboard and click "View Fundraiser". Image
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STEP 3: Cross the Finish Line & Log Your Miles

Join us on event day and cross that finish line, knowing your miles have forever changed women's lives. Then, sign into Venture Miles and log your miles to show you finished the trail–this will trigger donations from any per-mile pledges to your fundraiser.
Log your miles

Ready-To-Post Graphics


These graphics are freely available for you to pick from and post on your social media to help you share your fundraiser with your community. You can share the ones that best align with your chosen cause: feminine hygiene kits or education and vocational training.

Fundraising Templates


These templates can be used as a starting point when creating and sharing your fundraiser. Replace the highlighted parts and add a personal touch by adding some of your own story and why you care about this cause.

Videos about the cause


Sarmila's Story

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Want to dive into more fundraising tips?

Check out Venture’s Fundraising Guide below. 
Fundraising Guide
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“With my family, my job, and everything else going on in life, it’s easy to forget about the grit I have inside myself. Participating in RFH and learning about the women it’s helping has put a fight in me that is still there. It has changed the conversations my husband and I have with our kids, and has changed how our kids look at the world.”

Erin Westbrook

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“My biggest fear was not finishing, but the dedicated women in this community helped keep me going. It didn’t matter how fast you finished. No one was getting left behind. It became this sense of community that no matter what this looks like, we’re all in it together. It was amazing to cross that finish line and see my kids there with their hearts in it, too. Seeing how proud they were was just everything to me.”
Tonya Pfeifer
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“I’m a bit of a homebody and introverted, so I was nervous to run and train with other women. I kept asking, ‘Am I going to be fast enough? Am I wearing the right gear? Am I going to slow other people down?’ Any time you’re doing things with other people, it takes a certain amount of vulnerability, but knowing that we were all here for this amazing cause, that brought us all together.”
Michaela Anderson