Fundraising Tips and Tools
Fundraising your minimum amount is required—our staff is here to help ensure you can meet these mandatory minimums. Reach out to your Walk contact if you would like additional fundraising help!
FUNDRAISING TIPS
- Log into your Participant Center to customize your fundraising page and URL. Participants who update their page with a story or photo raise an average of 18 times more than those who do not.
- Utilize social media by sharing your personal or team URL, starting a Facebook Fundraiser, and joining the Walk community Facebook group.
- Use our customizable email templates to send to your friends and family.
- Plan an event.
COLLECT DONATIONS
Every dollar raised is one step closer to defying cancer. Donations 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 RESOURCES
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- Newsletter Template (Word) – Customize to share updates and news with teammates, family, and friends.
- Posters and Certificates (PDF) – Customize and display to publicize your participation and thank your donors.
- Spanish Poster (PDF) – Display to publicize your participation.
- Editable Hero Poster (PDF) – Make your own Hero poster for someone you are walking in support of.
- Zoom Backgrounds – Display your support of the Jimmy Fund on your next Zoom call. Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4
- Business Cards – Hand out Jimmy Fund Walk business cards to encourage registrations and donations. Email us to order.
- Jimmy Fund Walk Pitch Template (Word) – Copy and paste this template to reach out to media.
- Suggested Walker Talking Points (PDF) – Reference these speaking points when promoting the Jimmy Fund Walk, Dana-Farber, and the Jimmy Fund.
- Telling Your Story: Media Pitching Playbook (PDF) – A step-by-step guide on how to craft your pitch and engage with media.
- Press Release Template (Word) – Gain media support for your walk by customizing and sharing your own press release.
- Your Impact in Action Video – See the tangible impact of your support and learn how you are fueling Dana-Farber’s progress and improving the lives of patients.
- Where the Money Goes (PDF) – Read how your fundraising dollars directly support Dana-Farber patients.
- The Dana-Farber Campaign (PDF) – Learn how your participation in the Jimmy Fund Walk helps support The Dana-Farber Campaign and Dana-Farber’s efforts to defy cancer.
- Dana-Farber Facts (PDF) – Find facts, figures, and information about Dana-Farber’s operations and services.
- Dana-Farber Awards & Honors – A selection of awards recently earned by Dana-Farber and our staff.
- Impact Magazine – This magazine features stories on the participants, corporations, foundations, and events that support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.
- Paths of Progress – This publication highlights the impact of philanthropy and provides tangible examples of progress to share with your donors.
Promote Your Walk
PR Toolkit
Impact of Your Giving
- Participant Center Guide (PDF) – Use this to update your fundraising page, send out emails, and more.
- Team Captain Manual (PDF) – A resource for Team Captains to help grow and support your team.
- Gift Pyramids (PDF) – Use these guides to help you reach your fundraising minimum and become a Pacesetter.
- Fundraising App FAQs (PDF) – Learn how our mobile app can help you fundraise on the go and reach your goals.
- Creative Ways to Fundraise – Read this blog for resources and ideas on how to host a virtual fundraiser.
- Social Media Fundraising Resources – Step-by-step tips to promote your fundraising on social media.
- Fundraising on Facebook (PDF) – Important tips for holding a Facebook Fundraiser.
- “What Cancer Cannot Do” Cards (25 cards/pack) – Wallet-sized cards with an inspirational message. View Cards
- Notecards (20 cards/pack) – Personalize your thank you with Jimmy Fund Walk notecards. View Notecards
- Roll Banner – Promote the Jimmy Fund Walk by hanging this banner. One square is 36” by 36” and please indicate how many squares you would like us to send. View Roll Banner
- Jimmy Fund Bracelet – Blue Jimmy Fund silicone bracelet. View Bracelet
- Mailing Labels – Personalized address labels with Participant ID to send in checks to the Jimmy Fund Walk P.O. Box. View Labels (Word)
- Jimmy Fund Walk Lawn Sign – Show your Jimmy Fund Walk pride in your front yard. View Jimmy Fund Walk Lawn Sign
- Custom Lawn Sign – Create your own customized lawn sign with the Jimmy Fund Walk logo. Put this on display to show your support of the Jimmy Fund Walk. View Custom Lawn Sign
- “I’m Living Proof” Button – A button for patients—past and present. You are Living Proof, and the reason we walk. View “I’m Living Proof” Button
