Fundraising Toolkit

When you register for any of our events, a personal fundraising page is created for you, and it’s a great tool to let others know why you are raising money for Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Are you raising money in honor of a friend or family member? Or for yourself? Personalize your page with a story and photos; a real-life story makes fundraising personal and powerful. 

If you created a team, a team fundraising page will automatically be created for you—use that page to tell your team's story. You can invite others to join your team, and their individual page totals will pool together on the central team page. 

Personally asking someone for a donation is one of the most successful ways to fundraise. Make a list of potential donors, and include everyone you know. Send them your fundraising page link via email, text, or social media direct message. Pro tip: start by making a donation yourself (any amount!) and asking others to match it. We have created three editable sample letter templates to get you started:

• Sample Letter #1
• Sample Letter #2
• Sample Letter #3

Have someone that wants to make a gift via check?  No problem! Send them the Support Me Donation Form and ask them to mail it to us along with their check. All the information we need to get the donation applied towards your fundraising goal is on this form. 

When you're raising money in honor or memory of someone, it can be easier to inspire others to action. Let everyone know who you're honoring. A real-life story makes your fundraising personal. 

Ask one person each day to make a contribution. If you get five $20 gifts, you will have raised $100 in less than a week! Cancer is an issue that affects us all, and most people are happy to donate—even in tough economic times. Don’t just assume the answer is no; give everyone the opportunity to be a part of the cause by making a tax-deductible donation. Every donation makes a difference!

Social media is a fun and easy way to turn friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors into donors. Think big and use your social media outlets to tap into a whole new network of people beyond your immediate contacts. You might be surprised by the number of donations you can get just by sharing your personal fundraising page. So we can see and share your posts, tag @huntsmancancerevents and @huntsmancancerinstitute and/or use one of our hashtags: #HuntsmanHeroes #HeroForHope #HuntsmanCancerInstitute.

Ask for a few minutes on the agenda of any meetings you’ll be attending. Explain why you are raising money and ask for everyone’s support. If you are dedicating your efforts to someone who has cancer, tell that person’s story. Look for different avenues to let people know you are raising funds for Huntsman Cancer Institute. 

Please don’t forget to thank your donors! You can give them a call, recognize them on social media, or send them an email, a text, or a handwritten note. It’s important to recognize your supporters and let them know their contribution is valued.

Double your donations through companies that have a matching gift program! Did you know that over 26 million individuals work for companies with a matching gift program? See if a company matches gifts.

Did you know that you can set up a recurring gift through Huntsman Cancer Foundation or use your employee payroll deductions at your company towards your Huntsman Heroes fundraising goals? Contact us at [email protected] or 801-584-5815 to get set up.

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