2016 Holiday Tool Kit

What is Online Red Kettle?
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve seen our red kettles out in front of the stores, right? Well, this is your own personal kettle
– a way for you to help millions in need by raising donations through email and social networking.
How are my funds used?
Gifts to your red kettle will support The Salvation Army in your local community, which is selected
during participant regsitration or kettle donation.
Can I volunteer to be a Red Kettle bell ringer?
Absolutely! All you have to do click is contact Amy.Hudson@usw.savlvationarmy.org to sign up for
a physical kettle near you. Bell ringing begins around Thanksgiving and continues until Christmas.
Who can volunteer or be an online fundraiser?
Anyone. Individuals, groups (corporate, church, school, universities, civic, neighborhoods).
Is there a registration fee?
Why RedKettlePlus.org
Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless
When others donate to your kettle, they’re giving far more than money. They’re giving meals to a
hungry child, warm beds to a homeless family, and hope to those who need it most.
Creating an online Red Kettle campaign is free and open to anyone, anywhere!
Getting Started
Team up with a local Salvation Army Community to fundraise. Here are some tips for succes.
VISIT REDKETTLEPLUS.ORG
After completing team registration, use dashboard controls (see above) at the top of the page to:
1. Make a self-donation to get things started. Show your donors you care!
2. Personalize your page with a story about your own experience or about a child in need.
3. Send 5 emails today to friends, family or colleagues and share on social media!
Import Contacts from Webmail (Gmail, Yahoo, Aol, Outlook.com*)
1. In the Campfire Kettle dashboard controls under “Messages,” select “Contact List.” Under “Import Contacts” , select “Import from Webmail.”
2. Select email provider, sign in to account to allow access and choose desired contacts.
*For more information on exporting contacts from Outlook, click here
Import Contacts from Lotus Notes (For Salvation Army Staff)
1. In Lotus Notes, click the “Contacts” view icon and select “My Contacts” on the left panel. In the menu bar, select the File>Export Contacts.
2. Click “Change Directory” and choose Desktop. Enter a “File name,” under “Save as type” select “Comma Separate Value” then click “Export”.
3. On your desktop, open CSV file, rename the following columns: firstname, lastname, email. Delete all over columns then click “Save.”
4. In the Campfire Kettle dashboard controls under “Messages,” select “Contact List.” Under “Import Contacts” , select “Import from CSV file.”
5. Choose file located on your desktop and click “Next.” Select desired contacts or click “Select All” then click “Add Contacts”.