If you’d like to invite people to buy tickets:
Hi __,
[Personal note.]
I want to invite you to something near and dear to me. I’ve joined the host committee for a spectacular event called Broadway Backwards, which benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and New York City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
Broadway Backwards is the only Broadway event uniquely designed for the LGBTQ+ community and our friends and allies. I would love to have you join me by attending the performance on Monday, March 13. Broadway Backwards features more than two dozen Broadway stars in a stunning musical production where love is love. I hope you’ll join me for this touching and moving (and often hilarious!) show of community and love. But rather than simply trusting my word, feel free to take a look at highlights from last year’s performance: https://youtu.be/puHpI08bU2g.
Because I’m a member of the Host Committee, my friends have exclusive access to the best seats prior to tickets going on sale to the public. I hope you’ll join me by purchasing tickets; if you purchase at the $550 level or above, you will also receive access to the exclusive post-performance reception.
To get early access to tickets, visit broadwaycares.org/backwards2023tickets Be sure to select my name as the Host Committee member who invited you when you purchase tickets.
If you are unable to attend, you can still make a lifesaving difference by donating to my personal fundraising page at [add your link to the email]. Donations above $250 will receive exclusive access to video footage from the show that will not be shared publicly, and donations of $500 or above will receive private access to a full taping of the show!
I hope you will join me and help these two vital and deserving organizations.
All the best,
[Your name]
P.S. Here are a few examples of what your support through a ticket purchase will make possible:
- $285 provides access to medical care for 6 people
- $550 provides 275 home-delivered meals
- $1,100 provides a family’s meals for 5 months
[Personal note.]
If you’d like to invite people to donate to your fundraising page:
Hi __,
[Personal note.]
I want to invite you to something near and dear to me. I’ve joined the host committee for a spectacular event called Broadway Backwards, which benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and New York City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
Broadway Backwards is the only Broadway event uniquely designed for the LGBTQ+ community and our friends and allies. I would be honored to have you support my personal fundraising page for this special evening.
- A $500 donation provides 50 HIV tests
- A $1,000 donation provides a homebound person’s dinner for a year
- A $2,500 donation provides access to medical care for 165 people
- A $5,000 donation provides 2,000 medically tailored meals
Broadway Backwards features over two dozen Broadway stars in a stunning production where gender doesn’t matter, but love does. Profoundly touching. Deeply moving. Oftentimes just plain hilarious. As a special perk, anyone who donates $250 or more will receive exclusive access to video footage from the show that will not be shared publicly, and donations of $500 or above will receive private access to a full taping of the show!
I hope you are able to support this wonderful event and organizations.
All the best,
[Your name]
How to set up your fundraising page:
- Go to broadwaycares.org/backwardshc
- Click “Join Host Committee”
- Sign in / Create an account
- Set your fundraising goal, page headline and personalized URL
- Recommended fundraising end date is March 31, 2023
- Click “Next” (Don’t worry, you can go back and choose a profile photo later)
- Add your cell phone number and click “Finish”
FAQs & Troubleshooting
- How can I update my URL, fundraising goal and headline?
- Click “Go to” in the upper right and choose your fundraising page
- Click “Manage” at the top right corner of the home screen. On the next page your settings will be under “Details.”
- Your URL can be whatever you’d like (example: donate.broadwaycares.org/jennaadamek), and there is no minimum on your fundraising goal.
- How do I attach my Facebook to my fundraising page?
- Click “Manage” at the top right corner of the home screen. On the next page click “Facebook” and follow the directions.
- How do I personalize my page?
- Click “Manage” at the top right corner of the home screen. Under “Overview” follow the directions on each card to personalize your page.
- This is a great opportunity to share why you decided to join the Host Committee, what is so special to you about Backwards, etc.
Thank you so much for posting about Broadway Backwards on your social media channels. Whether you’re posting to Instagram, Tik Tok, LinkedIn or Facebook, we can help!
Feel free to mix and match the images and videos. Lead your posts with an engaging visual because performance imagery is typically the most successful.
We’ve also included a document with captions and hashtags. You can cut-and-paste them directly or edit them to feel more authentic to you.
If you have questions, reach out to our social team at social@broadwaycares.org. We’re here to help.
Download graphics, videos, images and captions here.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the philanthropic heart of Broadway. Donations to Broadway Cares provide groceries and medication, health care and hope for people in need in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. This good will and generosity provides essential support to more than 450 social service organizations on the front lines, ensuring that those in need get the help they deserve.
Rooted deep in the history and identity of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is a commitment to being a voice for those who’ve been silenced, marginalized and oppressed. Whether it’s facing the AIDS epidemic or today’s COVID-19 challenges, Broadway Cares continues a commitment to this fight. Together, we can make a difference. Lives depend on that.
Established in 1983 as a result of the AIDS crisis, New York City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center has grown and evolved over the last four decades, creating and delivering services that empower people to lead healthy, successful lives. The Center fosters a welcoming environment where everyone is celebrated for who they are by offering the LGBTQ+ communities of New York City advocacy, health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment and cultural events; recovery, parenthood and family support services.
