Fundraising Tips and Tools
Fundraise, Earn Prizes & Support the Jimmy Fund!
Getting started is easy. Check out our tips and tools below to help you reach and surpass your fundraising goals. Remember that all funds raised go to ensuring better outcomes for patients being treated at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
START RAISING FUNDS WITH 3 SIMPLE STEPS
CUSTOMIZE YOUR PAGE
Customize your team's fundraising page with a photo and story of why you’re raising funds for the Jimmy Fund.
SPREAD THE WORD
Email friends, family, and coworkers to tell them about Rally. Ask them to join your team or donate to your fundraising page.
GET SOCIAL
Share your fundraising page on social media and ask for donations. Every donation, no matter how big or small, counts!
COLLECT GIFTS
Gifts may be collected online by credit card, as well as checks and money orders. For those who would prefer to mail a check, make sure to include a completed Cash/Check Deposit Form in each deposit envelope. If your company participates by matching gifts, be sure to include a matching gift form.
Mail contributions to:
The Jimmy Fund
C/O Rally Against Cancer
10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor
Brookline, MA 02445-7226
For more information, review the FAQs.
Fundraising Ideas
Below are a few creative fundraising activities to reach your goal. Don’t forget to check out our “Fun Ways to Fundraise” guide for additional ideas.
Casual Day
Host an Event
Drawing
FUNDRAISING MATERIALS
- 2025 Red Sox Schedule – Save the date for Opening Day and rally all throughout the 2025 season!
- "I Rally" video – Hear from Rally’s patient partners and Team Captains and send the link to teammates for inspiration.
- Facebook Fundraiser How-To (PDF) – Learn the correct way to set up your Rally Facebook Fundraiser for success.
- Where Your Money Goes (PDF) – Tell your friends, family, and colleagues how their gift is making a difference.
- Impact of your Giving (PDF) – Find out how every dollar you fundraise directly impacts patients at Dana-Farber.
- We're all Jimmy video – Share this video with your supports to show the impact of the Jimmy Fund community.
