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. Social media helps broaden your outreach.
- 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. 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Notecards (20 cards/pack) – Personalize your thank you with Jimmy Fund Walk notecards
