Donate to the NIA on Social Media

Donating on social media is a super-easy way to not only contribute to the NIA but also a great way to share your support and let others know about your donation and why you support the NIA! Small efforts make a big impact when you donate on social media by sending a powerful message.

Set up A Facebook Fundraiser!

  1. Click “Start My Fundraiser” below to launch a fundraiser from your Facebook account.
  2. Search for and select National Incarceration Association.
  3. Set a goal and end date for your fundraiser. Choose a dollar amount that feels attainable yet challenging within your selected timeframe.
  4. Share, share, share with your friends! Post about your fundraiser 1–2 times a week on your Facebook timeline to let your friends know you’re asking for donations.
FUNDRAISE

Add A Donate Button To Post

  1. Open the Facebook app on your phone and tap “Add to Story.”
  2. Open or take the photo or video you want to use.
  3. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open the stickers menu.
  4. Find the Donation sticker in the featured stickers section.
  5. A search bar will pop up; search for and select National Incarceration Association.
  6. Customize the text in the donation section, or leave it as is.
  7. Place the sticker wherever you’d like on your story.
  8. Click “Your Story” to publish.
  9. This fundraiser will be live for 24 hours. The donation sticker will show the current dollar amount you’ve raised.
Post A Story

Donate Directly on Facebook

  1. Open the Facebook app on your phone and tap “Add to Story.”
  2. Click the search bar and search for "National Incarceration Association."
  3. Locate the donate button near the top of the Facebook page.
  4. Choose your donation amount and decide the frequency of the donation (one time or recurring).
  5. Select your payment method
  6. Click the blue donate button at the bottom to complete your donation!
Go to NIA Facebook Page

Set up an Instagram Fundraiser!

  1. From the Instagram home screen, click on the + to create a feed post.
  2. Choose your photo or video and click “Next” twice (stopping to edit your photo if necessary).
  3. Click on “Add Fundraiser” (this should be an option underneath “Tag People,” “Add Location,” etc).
  4. Search for “National Incarceration Association” and select it.
  5. Edit the goal amount if desired (it will automatically set to $100).
  6. Finish creating your post and share it.
  7. Your fundraiser will be live for 30 days. You should be able to share and/or tag the same fundraiser with new feed posts during that time, as well as share the post to your Instagram Stories.
HEAD TO INSTAGRAM

Add A Donate Button To Story

  1. Open Instagram and click on the Instagram Stories camera.
  2. Take a photo or swipe up to choose the photo or video you want to use.
  3. Tap the Stickers menu (the square smiley face icon) in the top menu bar, or swipe up from the bottom of your screen.
  4. Find the green and blue “Donation” sticker in the featured stickers section.
  5. A search bar will pop up; search for and select “National Incarceration Association.”
  6. Edit the text that says "if you would like."
  7. Place the sticker wherever you’d like on your story.
  8. Click “Your Story” to publish.
  9. This fundraiser will be live for 24 hours. To see how much money you raise, swipe up on your story.
Post A Story

Donate Directly on Instagram

  1. Open the Instagram App on Your Phone
  2. Search for the National Incarceration Association's page under "join.nia"
  3. Visit the NIA Instagram page and click the "support" button.
  4. Click donate on the popup window.
  5. Enter your amount and click next.
  6. Proceed through the payment form to complete your donation!
Go to NIA Instagram Page