Bridge the B2B : Double Your Donation for Dexter’s Trail Connection
Welcome to the Challenge!
This community effort is an opportunity for you to help raise $250,000 to finalize the Border to Border Trail crossing over Mill Creek—connecting the B2B Trail segment along Dexter-Chelsea Road into downtown Dexter. This effort to complete this exciting B2B Trail connection into Dexter has been years in the making, made possible through a public-private partnership between the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative. As we get closer to the finish line, we need your help to put this project over the top!
With your help, this 0.8-mile segment from Parker Road on Dexter-Chelsea Road into downtown Dexter will complete the easternmost connection of the Dexter to Chelsea corridor along the B2B Trail – and bring us within 1 mile of a fully connected, 6.5 mile corridor between Dexter and Chelsea. (Click map for larger image.) Excitingly, this project also includes a bridge over Mill Creek. The bridge for this crossing will be the historic Bell Road Bridge, which dates back to 1891 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is being removed from storage and refurbished for use on the B2B Trail.
Your support of this critical B2B Trail connection is greatly appreciated. We are so excited to share this project with the Dexter community, and work with you to bring it to reality in the coming months.
What is the challenge? What are our goals? Timeline? Perks?
But wait, the perks!
Setting up your page is as easy as 1-2-3!
Ready to be part of the Bridge the B2B fundraising challenge? Whether you want to join as an individual, rally with a team, or start your own, we’ve got the instructions to get you started! Choose the option below that works for you to get step by step instructions on how to launch your page! If you need technical support, contact Kristin@B2BTrail.org.
Tips and resources for successful fundraising
We want to set you up for success! That’s why we’ve put together tips and resources to help you reach your fundraising goals. Whether you’re looking for creative ways to engage donors, best practices for sharing your campaign, or strategies to maximize your impact, we’ve got you covered.
Sample posts and images for Facebook and Instagram
We’ve made it easy to share your Bridge the B2B fundraising efforts! Download our sample social media posts and graphics to help get the word out and rally support. Whether you’re posting as an individual, a team, or a business, these ready-to-use materials will help you make an impact.
If you’d like to use the B2B Trail or HWPI logo in your own materials, please review our brand guidelines to ensure consistency. Let’s work together to connect Dexter and complete this important trail segment! (Brand guidelines still in draft.)
Saying thank you with ease!
Acknowledging your donors is an important part of your Bridge the B2B fundraising journey! To make it simple, we’ve provided a thank you email template that you can edit and personalize for your supporters. A heartfelt thank-you can go a long way in keeping your donors engaged and excited about the impact they’re making.
Use our templates as a guide or make your own—either way, your appreciation will help strengthen our trail community!
Questions?
We’re here to support you! If you have any questions about signing up, fundraising, or getting involved in the Bridge the B2B campaign, our team is happy to help. Reach out anytime at giving@b2btrail.org, and we’ll be glad to assist you!
