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Customize Your Promotional Flyer
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Click on the image above.
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Download the PDF.
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Paste your funding page URL in the field on the bottom of the flyer.*
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Share with your friends and family!
*This document can be edited using Adobe Acrobat Reader - Free Download
Email Templates
Download our email templates to request support for your Growing Clover campaign to:
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Volunteers
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Families
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Alumni
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General Audiences
Social Media Resources






To download, right click on your mouse on the desired image and select "Save As" and save in a location you'll remember. If you are on a mobile device, press and hold your finger on the image to prompt the save function on your phone. You can access the image through your phone pictures after saving. You can post this image to Facebook or Twitter to request support from you friends and family for your campaign.
Social Media Sample Posts
The following are sample posts you can use to share your Growing Clover campaign on social media.
A GREAT POST CONTAINS:
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An image or graphic that represents your program or funding goal. Use the images we have provided or use your own.
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The link to your Growing Clover page.
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A hashtag (if you’re using one). Examples: #GrowingClover #FranklinCountyGC #UnionCountyGC2018
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Brief text that explains why you’re asking for support.
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TIME SAVING TIP: Schedule several facebook posts at one time, rather than setting aside time each day to do it. Don’t forget to stay engaged though - reply to comments quickly, ask friends and close supports to like and share your posts to help it gain exposure.
Sample 1:
Help us to reach our goal of (number) of contributions by sharing with your friends and family. $10 will make a big splash! (post with photo of youth jumping into water)
INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK
Sample 2:
It's day 2 of our #GrowingClover campaign!
Help us fill our van full of kids to take to camp this summer!
INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK
Sample 3:
Have you heard? We’re actively participating in Growing Clover, an online program specifically designed to assist with 4-H program development and enrichment in our county. Help us reach our goal of raising $2,000 for ___________________ (funding use). #GrowingClover #MaketheBestBetter
Please CLICK HERE INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK to give $10.
Sample 4:
A HUGE thank you to the following supporters of 4-H who contributed to Growing Clover this week:
INSERT NAMES OF SUPPORTERS
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There’s only one week left! So far, you guys have helped us reach $________ (INSERT AMOUNT RAISED) that will be used right here in __________ (INSERT COUNTY NAME) to impact the lives of our youth. Help us achieve our goal by contributing $10 today. #GrowingClover
INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK
Sample 6:
4-H makes big impacts in the lives of our youth. Did you know that 4-H members are two times more likely to be civically active? If you are a 4-H alumni, did you serve as an officer in your club? What position did you hold? Help us build our club program by supporting 4-H with $10 today.
INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK
Sample 7:
Our Growing Clover campaign was featured on the local news. Check out the article here:
INSERT URL TO ARTICLE OR VIDEO
Sample 8:
#GrowingClover is growing programs for our kids! Reaching our goal of $2,000 will provide scholarships for 20 youth to attend our summer camps. $10 will help us get there!
INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK
Sample 9:
We are halfway to meeting our goal of $2,000! Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone. Help us spread the word about 4-H by sharing our #GrowingClover page with your friends and family.
INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK
Sample 10:
Are you a 4-H Alumni? If so, you know firsthand the value of the 4-H experience. Whether you spent every summer at 4-H camp, earned a blue ribbon for your homemade cookies, made friendships you still have today, or all of the above, you know that 4-H is a one-of-a-kind program. Tell your friends and family why 4-H is worth supporting by sharing your story with our #GrowingClover page.
INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK
Sample 11:
In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths that can really improve the world around us. We are America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. (4h.org) Help us prepare youth for a better future with just $10. #GrowingClover
INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK
Sample 12:
4‑H reaches kids in every corner of America – from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities. We provide caring and supportive mentoring to all 6 million 4‑H’ers, helping them grow into true leaders today and in life. (4h.org) With your help, we can equip tomorrow’s leaders with the skills they need. #GrowingClover #GrowingTrueLeaders
INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK
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How do we change the world? One child at a time. 4-H members are four times more likely to make contributions to their communities. Make a $10 investment in your community today by supporting your local 4-H program. #GrowingClover #ChangeTheWorld #MakeTheBestBetter
INSERT YOUR UNIQUE GROWING CLOVER LINK
Email Image

If you send email through HTML editors like MailChimp or Constant Contact, you can use this image in your email template.
To download:
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Right click on your mouse on the desired image
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Select "Save As"
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Save in a location on your computer that you'll remember
Why We Started Growing Clover
What Is Growing Clover All About?
Payment Process
A monthly reconciliation of your funds raised will be automatically sent to each county and state on or before the 20th of the following month when your campaign is completed. Funds will be transferred via your provided ACH number.
If you choose not to provide your ACH number then funds will be sent via check within 30 days of campaign completion. There is a $35 fee taken out of funds by the processing company to manually reconcile your account and mail proceeds.
The form to enter your ACH number is secure and the information is encrypted.
FAQs
What is Growing Clover?
HOW IT WORKS - How can I participate?
The state 4-H office or foundation office must first register their state. Once approved, county 4-H professionals can begin with our simple start form.
How do I implement it?
How much time/work will it take me?
We build your custom page/url and email it to you along with various email templates, social media posts, printable flier and more. The amount of time/work will depend on how long it takes you to copy and paste information into email, Facebook, Twitter and then hit “send”. We will provide you with everything you need to be successful!
What is the timeframe for the fundraiser?
How do I get my campaign link?
Where do I find promotional material?
You will be provided with a link where you can access them at your convenience.
Are there additional benefits to this program?
Yes, all communications will extend the 4-H brand, create awareness, and speak to the positive impact 4-H has on young people and your community.
FINANCIALS - What percentage of the $10 goes to benefit 4-H?
How much will I make for my county program?
100 memberships = $700 to the county
250 memberships = $1,750 to the county
400 memberships = $2,800 to the county
What happens if someone provides more than $10?
When will I receive funds?
GROWING CLOVER MEMBERSHIPS - How does someone support a campaign?
Participating states and counties will be provided a unique URL to share with their 4-H community. All they have to do is click on your link, select the $10 level and enter payment information. Once complete, they will be sent quick and simple instructions about how to redeem their travel and savings membership plus $100 travel voucher.
What does someone receive with a Growing Clover Membership?
How does someone redeem their savings and travel membership and voucher?
What are the fees?
There is no cost for 4-H to participate. All you have to do is share this opportunity with your 4-H members and families using the communication templates we provide. Supporters can participate by purchasing a Growing Clover membership for $10 plus a $3 activation fee. They can save hundreds of dollars per year plus a $100 travel voucher.
Is Growing Clover endorsed by 4-H?
Is our purchase tax-deductible?
No, since you receive a savings and travel membership in return for your $10 payment, this purchase is not tax-deductible.
No endorsement of products or services is granted or implied by 4-H, the U.S. government, or any of its organizational units or employees.
