{"id":6328,"date":"2024-11-07T14:57:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T14:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.giveffect.com\/nonprofit-resource-center\/?p=6328"},"modified":"2025-11-20T15:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T20:06:13","slug":"essential-habitat-for-humanity-women-build-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/essential-habitat-for-humanity-women-build-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Habitat for Humanity Women Build Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 11 years of Women Build experience, Liz Qua, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Boone County, has refined a checklist that has driven impressive results. Most recently, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/give.boonehabitat.org\/campaigns\/33278-2024-women-build\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Habitat for Humanity Boone County exceeded its Women Build fundraising target by an incredible 114%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a testament to the effectiveness of her strategies. This success wasn\u2019t by chance; it\u2019s the result of thoughtful planning, community engagement, and efficient management. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Habitat affiliates looking to boost their Women Build campaigns, here\u2019s a breakdown of Liz\u2019s essential checklist for creating a successful, impactful event shared during a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giveffect.com\/nonprofit-resource-center\/videos\/speed-learning-hammer-down-a-successful-women-build\/\">Speed Learning Session<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6331 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Boone-County-Women-Build-600-x-362.jpg\" alt=\"two women building a house as part of Habitat for Humanity Boone County's Women Build\" width=\"544\" height=\"328\" data-wp-pid=\"6331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Boone-County-Women-Build-600-x-362.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Boone-County-Women-Build-600-x-362-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Boone-County-Women-Build-600-x-362-360x217.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Timing is Key<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose the Right Season:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Liz\u2019s team moved their build to the fall, finding that participation was higher when children were back in school. This timing also worked well with local weather conditions, avoiding Indiana\u2019s wet spring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start Early:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Begin securing teams as early as June for a fall build. Liz recommends having sign-ups ready by July, so teams have ample time to prepare and plan their fundraising strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. Set Clear, Achievable Fundraising Goals<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Team Fundraising Goals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The sweet spot for Habitat Boone County\u2019s Women Build teams was a target of $2,500 per team, with individual fundraising goals set at $250 per person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Offer Alternatives for Smaller Teams:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some teams might struggle to meet the 10-member goal, so allow flexibility with smaller team sizes while keeping individual fundraising expectations intact.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>3. Engage Community Leaders and Influencers<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tap into Local Networks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recruit prominent community members and women leaders through local organizations, churches, schools, and women-owned businesses. This will help spread the word and garner support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Build Connections Across Groups:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From mother-daughter teams to local fire and police departments, cultivating a diverse participant base brings energy and increases reach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>4. Streamline the Sign-Up Process<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use a Simple Sign-Up System:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Implement software that allows team members to easily pick dates, sign waivers, and confirm their spots for build day. Automation and convenience are key to reducing administrative load and boosting participation. Liz and her team have streamlined these processes with Giveffect\u2014explore how it can simplify your Women Build event \u2192<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giveffect.com\/habitat-for-humanity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6332 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Boone-County-Women-Build-600-X-362-2.jpg\" alt=\"Two women participating in habitat for humanity boone county's women build\" width=\"560\" height=\"338\" data-wp-pid=\"6332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Boone-County-Women-Build-600-X-362-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Boone-County-Women-Build-600-X-362-2-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Boone-County-Women-Build-600-X-362-2-360x217.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>5. Offer Incentives and Rewards<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Provide Motivational Rewards:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Small but meaningful rewards, such as custom t-shirts, \u201cTop Fundraiser\u201d awards, or even specialty items like tool belts or pink hammers, add fun competition and motivate participants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Celebrate Milestones:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recognize top fundraisers with special incentives, like a team dinner, to foster friendly competition and maintain momentum.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6. Promote the Event Strategically<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Create a Private Group:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a private Women Build Facebook group to share updates, post photos, and maintain engagement with participants. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This space can also be used to celebrate team achievements and share photos.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leverage Social Media and Local Media:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reach out to local publications and create engaging social media content to raise awareness and attract community support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>7. Ensure On-Site Success with an Organized Committee<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structure Your Support Team:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Habitat Boone County relies on a three-person committee coordinating communications, t-shirts, and lunches. These roles filled by committed volunteers or staff can make a significant difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare for On-Site Training:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Volunteers on Liz\u2019s team called \u201cHammers,\u201d help train participants in specific tasks, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to the build while learning new skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Liz\u2019s checklist as your guide, you can launch a Women Build campaign that not only raises funds but also empowers women in your community. Implementing these steps will help ensure your build runs smoothly, creating a lasting impact while inspiring continued support for Habitat for Humanity\u2019s mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Many Habitat for Humanity affiliates, big and small, leverage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giveffect.com\/habitat-for-humanity\">Giveffect<\/a> as their nonprofit technology of choice. To learn more about how to support your next Women Build with the right tools, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giveffect.com\/book-demo\"><b>schedule your Giveffect demo<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Habitat for Humanity is a registered service mark of Habitat for Humanity International. This resource is not affiliated with or endorsed by Habitat for Humanity International.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With 11 years of Women Build experience, Liz Qua, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Boone County, has refined a checklist that&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6334,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[478,488],"tags":[158,167],"class_list":{"0":"post-6328","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog-post","8":"category-featured-resource","9":"tag-fundraising","10":"tag-habitat-for-humanity"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.1 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Essential Habitat for Humanity Women Build Checklist<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Liz Qua, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Boone County, shares her Women Build checklist that helped exceed their fundraising goal by 114%.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/essential-habitat-for-humanity-women-build-checklist\/\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Essential Habitat for Humanity Women Build Checklist","description":"Liz Qua, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Boone County, shares her Women Build checklist that helped exceed their fundraising goal by 114%.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/essential-habitat-for-humanity-women-build-checklist\/","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/essential-habitat-for-humanity-women-build-checklist\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Essential Habitat for Humanity Women Build Checklist"}]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6328","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6328"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6328\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6809,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6328\/revisions\/6809"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6328"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6328"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.giveffect.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}