Fundraising resources
We’ve got your back
At Big Climb, you’re not climbing alone. Every step you take supports blood cancer patients and families while helping fund life-saving research, support services, and advocacy.
Whether you’re raising your first $150 or working toward Climb Master status, we’re here to help. Explore the fundraising tips, tools, templates, and resources below to make reaching your goal easier than ever.
Start here
New to fundraising? Start with these essential resources:
7 fundraising tips for success
- Ask more than once
Many supporters don’t respond to the first request. Follow up and continue sharing your progress throughout the season.
Helpful Resource: Donation Request Email Templates - Double your impact with matching gifts
Many employers match charitable donations made by employees. Encourage your supporters to check whether their company offers a matching gift program.
Helpful Resource: Company Match Lookup Tool - Build a social media plan
Share your progress, photos, fundraising milestones, and reasons for climbing. Personal stories inspire action.
Helpful Resources: Social media toolkit, Facebook fundraiser setup guide, Facebook Fundraiser FAQs - Share your why
People support people. Tell your personal story and explain why you’re participating in Big Climb.
Need inspiration? Share the stories of our National Honored Heroes. - Host a fundraising event
Get creative! Consider a bake sale, restaurant night, fitness challenge, raffle, or community event.
Helpful Resource: Event Flyer Template - Tap into your network
Ask friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, community groups, and local businesses to support your climb. - Say thank you
A personal thank-you message helps donors feel connected to your success and encourages future support.
Ready to raise more?
Looking to go beyond the minimum? These tools can help you maximize your impact.
Team Captain & Recruitment Resources
Leading a team is one of the most impactful ways to grow your fundraising and expand awareness of Blood Cancer United’s mission. Whether you’re recruiting coworkers, friends, family members, neighbors, gym buddies, or community groups, these resources will help you build and motivate your team.
Recruitment Tools
Personal invitations are often the most successful. Share why you’re climbing and invite others to join your team.
- Team Captain Recruitment Flyer Template (download PPT file to customize)
- Team Captain Recruitment Email Templates (download Word file to customize)
- Social Media Toolkit
Team Fundraising Tools
Keep your team engaged and on track toward its fundraising goals.
Need Help?
Your local Big Climb staff is here to help. Reach out anytime with questions about fundraising, team recruitment, or event participation.
Contact [email protected].
The Blood Cancer United mission: Cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. Blood Cancer United funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care. Blood Cancer United is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all monetary donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by tax laws. Please check with your financial advisor if you have more questions. Tax Identification Number: 13-5644916 © 2015-2026 Blood Cancer United. A 501(c)(3) organization. All rights reserved.