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3rd-Party Fundraiser How-To

Thank you for your desire to hold a third-party fundraiser to help our ministry. We cannot serve our clients without your support, and we truly appreciate your dedication.

Planning a fundraiser is a big deal and can also be overwhelming. We understand and we want to help you navigate this venture, so we created a guide for you. Here, you will learn more about your role in this endeavor and how we can help.

​Please reach out if you have questions. God bless your fundraising efforts!
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Your role
​in running and promoting is essential in making your fundraiser a success. You own it. Plan the event according to your vision! Here are some important tasks:
  • Select your event
  • Pick a date & time
  • Inform our team of the event
  • Recruit your volunteers
  • Create promotional material
  • Provide your promo materials to us
  • Promote your event via social media and email
  • Organize the final details
  • Run your successful event
Our role
​
in your fundraising experience is to provide support. We can help guide you and provide some resources to help you be successful! Here are some ways in which we can help:
  • Connect you with churches and schools
  • Provide you with our style guide to help brand the event
  • Share your event on social media, email, and other communications
  • Post your event on our calendar and website
  • Answer your questions and assist in problem solving as necessary

Third-party fundraiser examples that you might consider
Use one or more of these or create your own! The sky is the limit. 
Your Own Event:
creatively fundraise your way, on your time
  • Wedding giving in lieu of gifts
  • Birthday giving in lieu of gifts
  • memorials funds
  • Bike/hike for the cause
  • Shave off your beard
  • Dinner with friends
  • Endurance events:
  • # days/nights in a tent
  • # days/nights in an igloo
  • # days/nights in a tree house
Your Community Event:
locally-organized events
  • Neighborhood walk/run
  • Neighborhood fair
  • Tailgate party
  • Rummage sale
  • Picnic/ barbeque/ pig roast
  • Wine tasting
  • Locally exclusive walk
  • Lemonade (other edible) stand
  • Car wash
  • sports tournaments:
  • bowling
  • volleyball
  • pickleball
  • corn hole
  • Dance-a-thon
  • Jump rope-a-thon
  • Rock-a-thon
Your Challenge Events:
your participation becomes a fundraising opportunity for your charity​
  • Marathons
  • Triathlons
  • Cycling races
  • Mudders
  • Motorcycle rally​

Join us in:
"Protecting a child's right to live and be loved by loving moms and dads."
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  • - Home -
  • Who We Are
    • Our Commitment >
      • To Clients >
        • Success Stories
        • Client Services
      • To Students and Parents >
        • Healthy Choices Program
      • To Community
      • To Partners >
        • Endorsements
        • Financial Information
  • Invest
    • Donate Securely
    • Friend of Life
    • Legacy of Life
    • Baby Bottle Blessing >
      • Virtual Baby Bottle
    • United Way Campaign >
      • United Way Materials
  • Get Involved
    • Events >
      • Paint & Pinot
      • Treasure Life Events
    • Participate >
      • Volunteer
      • Churches and Schools >
        • Church & School Partners >
          • Church Partner Resources >
            • Sanctity of Life Resources
        • Offering Envelopes
        • Speakers & Education >
          • Healthy Choices
  • Get Informed
    • Get Connected
    • Newsletter
    • Blog
    • FAQs
    • Links >
      • Client Links
    • Contact Us
    • Employment Opportunities