Your commitment to help change outcomes for cancer patients is an admirable one, but we know that raising the funds to get there doesn’t always feel easy. Especially when potential donors don’t know about D.I.Y., The Princess Margaret or the life-saving cancer research you are supporting when you raise funds.
Getting started early and letting people know why you’re fundraising will go a long way towards hitting your goal. Plus, we’ve created a few tips and tools to help.
Start With a Self-Pledge
Did you know that D.I.Yers who make a self-donation when they start a D.I.Y. fundraiser earn donations from their supporters within the first three weeks? Kickstart your fundraising efforts with a self-pledge of $50 or $100 and set the bar for how much others should donate.Reach Out
Share photos, tap into wider conversations, and go global with your connection to the cause.-
Tell everyone you know.
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Use all platforms.
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Make it personal.
Share the Stats
Share some eye-opening stats with your network so they know exactly what they are investing in: a D.I.Y. fundraiser that will help save more lives across Canada and around the world. Use them in emails, on social, or to start conversations about fundraising. The more we remind people of just how important the cause is, the more they will want to contribute.-
D.I.Y. fundraisers directly support life-saving cancer research at The Princess Margaret. -
When supporting a D.I.Y. fundraiser, you are advancing cancer care for patients across Canada and around the globe. -
Thousands of Canadians come together to fuel life-saving cancer research at many of our events, including D.I.Y. fundraisers. -
We D.I.Y. together for everyone who has ever been touched by those cancers. Our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, neighbours, friends…
Use the Social Toolkit
We all know a picture is worth 1000 words, add these one-of-a-kind D.I.Y. stickers to create interest and add meaning to every shareable moment. Simply search "DIY2Conquer" on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to access our custom sticker pack.
Share Your Progress
Add this custom badge to your email signature and share fundraising progress with your supporters! It's always attached as long as you have it linked and will continue to update your fundraising total in real time to show friends and family how close you are to your goal.
View the setup instructions* for Participant Centre emails, Gmail, Outlook.
*If you need help with your Participant Centre features, please contact us at [email protected].
Use Facebook Fundraising
It's another great way to get your contribution to The Princess Margaret. Plus, the tool is already built into the Facebook platform and easy to use. Click here to get started.
Note: Facebook can take up to six weeks to let us know the total amount fundraised. To ensure your efforts are reflected accurately on your personal fundraising page ASAP, please fill out this form.
*Funds will be listed as "Facebook Fundraiser" on your honour roll.
If you have any questions at any time, please reach out to our team at [email protected]
You’ve Got This
If you don't see a lot of traction after your first ask, don't let it get you down! Timing is everything and you may find that potential donors are simply waiting to donate or need a gentle reminder to make their contribution.If at first you don't succeed, do not be afraid to try again. We are always here to help! Reach out anytime by using the email below or find more answers to fundraising questions here.