Fundraising Tips and Tools
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Whether you run for Dana-Farber on one of our official teams or in a race of your choice, it’s easy and fun to raise funds for our lifesaving mission! We’re here to help you 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.
FUNDRAISING TOOLS TO REACH YOUR GOAL AND BEYOND
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GET SOCIAL
Just registered? Aiming for your next fundraising goal? Look for social share icons throughout the site—remember to follow us!
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SPREAD THE WORD
Use your Participant Center to email your fundraising page to friends and family and ask for support.
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SAY THANK YOU
Show appreciation to your donors by sending an email, writing a note, or sharing a photo on social media.
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FUNDRAISING TIPS
- Log in to your Participant Center to customize your fundraising page and URL. Telling your story on your page helps increase gifts.
- Share your personal or team URL on social media to ask for support. Social media helps broaden your audience.
- Check out the Runner's Tools in your Participant Center for fundraising materials, important dates, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute facts, and other key resources.
- Create and view customizable reports showing who has supported your fundraising, how much they gave, and contact information for thank you notes.