FUNDRAISING RESOURCES
Susan G. Komen® fundraisers help support national research programs as well as provide screenings, education and treatments to thousands of women and men who cannot afford breast health care in our community.
Join the movement! Turn your support into action by committing to a personal fundraising goal today.
How to Fundraise
Fundraising is easy with online fundraising tools and social media! When you registered for the event, you automatically received your own fundraising website, which can be personalized. Your website is your starting point for spreading the word and maximizing your fundraising impact.
Get started now:
- Visit your Fundraising Center.
- Customize your page and share your link.
- Encourage everyone you know to visit your site, learn more about your commitment and make a donation on your behalf.
- Use the email templates provided in the Fundraising Center to easily send emails to your friends and family.
- Connect with friends on Facebook and spread the word about your fundraising efforts.
Fundraising Tips
To make the most of your efforts, consider these tips from other successful event fundraisers:
- Set a personal goal today (We suggest $300)
- Make the first gift yourself to show your commitment
- Utilize the Fundraising Center. Take advantage of our online tools to ask friends and family to make a donation to support you.
- Tell your story. Share your passion for the breast cancer movement with family, friends, coworkers and everyone in between.
- Spread the word on social media. Don't underestimate the power of Facebook and Twitter.
- Find out whether your company has a matching gift program. If so, partner with your workplace with a matching gift.
- Send a personalized letter reusing your holiday card mailing list.
Check and Cash Donations
Mail-in fundraising must be received by October 28, 2019, for donations to be credited towards your fundraising goal. Any money received after that date will be counted as general event donations.
Checks should be mailed to:
Susan G. Komen New England
Attn: Impact Ride
76 Batterson Park Road
Farmington, CT 06032
NOTE: Be sure to include the full name if the participant or team of who the money should be credited towards with you check or cash.