Fundraising Tips and Tools
Getting Started
Let us help you with the ins and outs of fundraising for the Jimmy Fund Walk! Check out our tips and tools below to help reach and surpass your goals. Start by logging in to your Participant Center to update your fundraising page, customize your personal URL, communicate with donors, and more.
MAKING THE ASK
Create a list of potential donors in your network. Send an email or letter with your personal or team fundraising URL to ask for support. Don’t forget to share why walking is important to you!
*FUN FACT*
It can be easy to reach your goals. It only takes 13 gifts of $25 to reach the $325 minimum, or 30 gifts of $50 to raise $1,500 to become a Pacesetter.
FUNDRAISING TIPS
- Log in to your Participant Center to customize your fundraising page and URL. A personalized page will help increase gifts.
- Share your personal or team URL on social media to ask for support and help broaden your outreach. Check out our Fundraising on Facebook guide.
- Plan an event.
- Watch your inbox for emails from the Jimmy Fund Walk for additional tips and updates to share with your donors.
COLLECT GIFTS
Every dollar is one step closer to conquering cancer. Gifts may be collected online by credit card, as well as checks and money orders. Your donors can also support your walk through matching gifts, gifts of stock, and donor advised funds.
Mail contributions* to:
Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
P.O. Box 3595
Boston, MA 02241
*Include your name, # of checks, and your Participant ID on the outside of your envelope. Include your name and Participant ID on each check's memo line.
For more information, review the FAQs.
FUNDRAISING TOOLS TO REACH YOUR GOALS AND BEYOND
GET SOCIAL
Just registered? Aiming for your next fundraising goal? Share your fundraising page on social media and check out our Fundraising on Facebook guide. Don’t forget to follow us!
SPREAD THE WORD
Download our customizable email templates to send messages and updates to your friends and family.
SAY THANK YOU
Show appreciation to your donors by sending an email, sharing a photo on social media, or using our free notecards.
FUNDRAISING MATERIALS AND UPDATES
- Newsletter Template – Customize to share updates and news with teammates, family, and friends
- “Support Me” Flyer – Proudly display to let everyone know you’re walking, volunteering, or participating virtually
- “Support My Event” Flyer – Customize and display to publicize your fundraising and track your progress
- Appreciation Certificate – Thank your donors for their support
- Pledge Sheet – Record gifts pledged and received
- Press Release Template – Customize this to promote your Walk fundraising or event to local news outlets
- Event Handbook – Everything you need to know for Walk weekend
- Participant Center Guide – Learn how to navigate your Participant Center
- Reaching Your Fundraising Minimum – Use this guide to help you reach your fundraising minimum
- Become a Pacesetter (Raise $1,500) – Join an elite group of fundraisers
- Virtual Walker Toolkit – Fundraise with materials for Virtual Walkers
- Team Captain Manual – Everything you need to know to recruit your team and fundraise together
- Corporate Team Captain Manual – Everything you need to know as a Corporate Team Captain
- Fundraising on Facebook – Important tips for holding a Facebook Fundraiser
- Mobile App Guide – Learn how to navigate the Jimmy Fund Walk Mobile App
- Check back soon for additional guides.
Tools
Guides
- “I’m Living Proof” Button – Share your cancer journey with the world
- “What Cancer Cannot Do” Cards (25 cards/pack) – Wallet-sized cards with an inspirational message to include in your ask to supporters or to thank them for their donations
- Small Poster – Promote the Walk at your company, local businesses, or your fundraising events (available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and Chinese)
- Team Lawn Sign – Customizable; let others know you are participating to earn their support
- Lawn Sign – Display on your lawn to let others know about your involvement
- Notecards (20 cards/pack) – Personalize your thank you with Jimmy Fund Walk notecards
- The Jimmy Fund Walk’s fundraising incentive program is back! Check out your choices for Jimmy Fund Walk gear based on the total dollars you raise.
- Please note that if you, or any of your teammates plan to participate in the marathon route from Hopkinton, we have some changes to this location for this year. All start line activities (parking, check-in, registration, and food and beverage) have moved to Hopkinton Middle School, 88 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton, MA. Shuttle buses will transport you from Hopkinton Middle School to the start line. There will be no start line activities at the Centre School this year.
