Welcome to your hub for tips, tricks, and templates to help you raise the most money for a world without blood cancer.
Fundraising Tools
Goal Planning with your Staff Partner
One of the most important steps to success is setting clear goals—and you don’t have to do it alone. Your dedicated staff partner is here to help you create a personalized fundraising plan that works for you. Together, you’ll map out achievable milestones, celebrate progress, and stay motivated along the way. Goal planning is the key to reaching (and exceeding!) your fundraising goals, and your staff partner will be there to support you every step of the way. Schedule time with your staff partner today!
5 Steps to Successful Fundraising
Every dollar you raise fuels life-saving research, patient support, and hope for families impacted by blood cancer. Together, we bring cures closer and give patients more moments with the people they love. Here’s how to get started:
- Register early!
Proven time and again: the earlier you register, the more you raise. Get a head start on your fundraising and your impact.
- Meet with your staff partner
Our team is equipped with strategies, tools, and resources to help you hit your fundraising goal
- Personalize your fundraising page
Share your personal story and photos that highlight why you’re participating. USE THE HOW-TO GUIDE HERE and use these tips on telling your story.
- Kickstart your fundraising
- Share Your Why
Tell family, friends and coworkers about your climb. Every conversation and every ask moves us closer to a world without blood cancer.
Ways to Fundraise
Every dollar you raise helps advance Blood Cancer United’s mission to give patients and families more moments, more hope, and more life beyond blood cancer. Fundraising isn’t just about hitting a number, it’s about feuling research, advocacy, and support services that change lives.
Before you begin, make sure you customize your personal fundraising page and set your goal. Sharing your story is one of the most powerful ways to inspire others to give.
Fundraising Ideas to Get Your Started
- Letter Writing Example – Download the editable templates and share your story.
- Personal asks– Sometimes the most effective way is simply asking someone directly.
- Emails & text messages – Quick ways to reach your network.
- Facebook Fundraiser– Expand your reach through social.
- Host a fundraising event – From trivia nights to bake sales, make it fun!
- Corporate involvement & sponsorships – Engage your company or employer.
- Charitybuzz – Utilize this global auction platform to support your fundraising. Ask your staff partner for more information.
- Social Media Toolkit
Need help? Reach out to [email protected] and she will be happy to support your fundraising journey.
*social media graphic example
Donation Information
Blood Cancer United’s tax ID number is 13-5644916
Online Donations
Secure online donations can be collected through your personal or team fundraising page. Access both pages through the Participant Dashboard in the top-right of your screen.
When an online donation is made, the donor will receive an email donation receipt upon successful completion of the donation. This email is an official record that can be used to claim the donation as a deduction for U.S. taxes.
Checks
Mobile Deposit:
You are now able to deposit checks via your smartphone using these step-by-step instructions.
Mail To:
Blood Cancer United Mail Center
ATTN: Climb2Cure
1201 15th Street N.W., Suite 410
Washington, D.C. 20005
Checks should be made payable to Blood Cancer United. Please do not send cash in the mail.
When sending checks, please include:
- Climb2Cure
- Name of the participant or team the donation should be applied to
Donation Receipt:
When a donation of $100+ is made by mail, the donor will receive a thank you letter to the address provided which can be used to claim a donation as a deduction on U.S. taxes. If for some reason the donor does not receive a receipt, you or the donor can reach out to [email protected] or (888) 557-7177.
NOTE: Please DO NOT send cash in the mail.
Matching Gifts
Most private companies match a donation made by their employees, thus doubling, or even tripling their gift! When someone donates to your page, they will be asked to enter their company name. If their company has a match program in place, the donor will simply follow the steps outlined by their company to start the matching gift process.
- Once the donation match request is submitted to the matching company, please let us know by filling out the Matching Gifts Form.
- If you have any questions regarding Corporate Match Programs, please email us at [email protected]!
