What Fundraisers are & why They matter

Looking for a way to get involved and support what we’re doing? Hosting a fundraiser is a fantastic way to make a meaningful impact! What exactly is a fundraiser? A fundraiser is an organized event or campaign designed to raise funds for a specific cause or organization and while it might seem like a big undertaking, fundraisers can actually be as big or small as you want them to be and can easily be tailored to your capacity and preferences. Whether it’s organizing a bake sale, hosting a charity auction, or launching an online crowdfunding campaign, there are countless ways to raise funds and rally support for our mission!

At Rise & Rally, we recognize fundraisers as more than just a means to raise funds. They are opportunities to engage with our supporters, amplify awareness about chronic, complex, and rare diseases, and drive action towards healthcare reform. By hosting fundraisers, we can cultivate a sense of community, mobilize public support, and advocate for change! These events allow us to showcase the impact of our work, connect with like-minded individuals, and work together towards our shared goal of improving the lives of those affected by chronic, complex, and rare diseases. With every fundraiser, we move one step closer to achieving our vision of a healthcare system that prioritizes the needs of all individuals, regardless of their medical condition!

Our Fundraiser Donations Go Toward

• Advocacy Initiatives: We allocate funds to advocacy initiatives aimed at influencing policy changes, promoting healthcare reform, and advocating for the rights and needs of individuals living with chronic, complex, and rare diseases at the local, national, and international levels.

• Public Education and Awareness Campaigns: The funds contribute to public education and awareness campaigns designed to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and raise awareness about chronic, complex, and rare diseases among the general public, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.

• Community Outreach: Our funds support community outreach efforts, including hosting support groups, organizing informational events, and facilitating networking opportunities to connect individuals and families affected by chronic, complex, and rare diseases.

• Healthcare Reform: We dedicate resources to advocating for comprehensive healthcare reform aimed at addressing the systemic challenges faced by individuals with chronic, complex, and rare diseases.

• Medical Education Reform: We champion reforms in medical education to ensure healthcare professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively care for individuals with chronic, complex, and rare diseases.

• Physician Education: We invest in physician education programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in diagnosing, managing, and treating chronic, complex, and rare diseases effectively, ensuring patients receive the best possible care.

• Patient Empowerment: Our funds support initiatives focused on empowering patients to become active participants in their healthcare journey, providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to advocate for themselves and make informed decisions about their treatment options.

• Political Advocacy: We prioritize allocating funds towards policy advocacy efforts aimed at addressing systemic barriers, advocating for healthcare reform, and promoting policies that improve access to quality care and treatments for individuals with chronic, complex, and rare diseases.

• Insurance Reform: Our organization is committed to advocating for insurance reform initiatives that ensure individuals with chronic, complex, and rare diseases have access to adequate insurance coverage.

• Resource Development: We allocate funds to develop essential resources such as guides, podcasts, videos, and content to support everyone involved in the care of those with chronic, complex, and rare diseases.

FUNDRAISER IDEAS

EASY SET-UP RESTAURANT DONATIONS

Looking for a really easy way to host a fundraiser? Partnering with restaurants and utilizing their giving back programs is a great way to do that!

Did you know that there is a site where you can easily set this up with restaurants in your community? Just click the button below and you can set it up on their site in a few minutes – it is that simple!

You can also do this with restaurants that are not listed on this site, you just have to reach out to the restaurants you want to partner with and ask them if they have a program or would be willing to work on one with you! There are so many ways to do this, but if you are just getting started this is a great way to start! Looking for other ideas? We got you there too! You can find a variety of ideas to help jumpstart your brainstorming below!

BAKE SALE

Host a bake sale at a local park, school, or community center. Invite friends, family, and neighbors to donate baked goods, and sell them to raise funds for our organization. Incorporate our brand colors into the decorations and signage to raise awareness about our cause while indulging in delicious treats.

MEDIA CHALLENGE

Launch a social media challenge campaign to raise funds and awareness for our cause. Create a compelling challenge related to chronic, complex, and rare diseases, such as a fitness challenge, cooking challenge, or awareness challenge, and invite participants to share their experiences on social media using designated hashtags.

CAR WASH

Gather volunteers and buckets of suds for a charity car wash, where drivers can get a squeaky-clean car while supporting our cause with their donations. This is a great way to be able to raise money on a warm day with friends and family that are willing to help out or donate!

DINNER PARTY

Host a dinner party at your home and invite guests to make a donation to attend. Serve a delicious meal and share information about our organization and its mission during the event. Invite guest speakers to share their experiences or expertise related to chronic, complex, and rare diseases to raise awareness among attendees.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Host a trivia night at a local restaurant or pub. Charge an entry fee for participants and organize trivia rounds with prizes donated by local businesses. Donate the proceeds to our cause and use the opportunity to educate participants about our organization’s advocacy efforts and healthcare reform initiatives.

PET PARADE

Organize a pet parade where pet owners can dress up their furry friends and march through a designated route. Charge a registration fee for participants and offer awards for categories like “Best Costume” or “Most Creative Pairing.” This event combines fun with fundraising and can attract a wide audience of pet lovers.

DIY CRAFT FAIR

Host a DIY craft fair where local artisans and crafters can showcase and sell their handmade goods. Charge a booth fee for vendors and consider adding a small entrance fee for attendees. Use the fair as an opportunity to promote your cause and create a festive community event.

FITNESS CHALLENGE

Launch a fitness challenge encouraging participants to achieve specific health and wellness goals, such as running a certain number of miles or completing a series of workouts. Participants can raise funds through sponsorships or entry fees. This challenge promotes healthy living while supporting your cause.

5K Run/Walk

Organize a community-friendly 5K run or walk event, inviting participants to register and raise funds through sponsorships or entry fees. This is a fun and easy way to get people involved in giving back to our organization and doing something they enjoy with others!

FRIEND FUNDRAISING

Empower your friends to fundraise on your behalf by setting up their own donation pages and reaching out to their networks. You can organize a themed fundraising campaign where individuals compete to raise the most funds or work towards a collective goal. This strategy leverages personal connections and stories to expand your donor base and create a community-driven fundraising effort.

group YARD SALE

Clear out your clutter and support our cause with a community yard sale, where individuals can donate and sell items, with proceeds going towards our organization. This is a great way to start to get rid of the things that you are no longer using, that could be of good use to someone else!

LEMONADE STAND

Set up a nostalgic lemonade stand in your neighborhood or at a local event, offering refreshing drinks and accepting donations to raise funds for our organization. This is an easy and fun way to raise money for the cause and educate others on why it is important and personal to you!

GALA DINNER

Host a formal gala dinner at a prestigious venue to raise funds and awareness for our organization. Invite local dignitaries, business leaders, and influencers to attend. Incorporate our brand colors and logo into the event’s theme and decor. Feature keynote speakers or guest presentations to highlight the impact of our advocacy work and healthcare reform initiatives.

CONCERT BENEFIT

Organize a concert benefit featuring musicians and bands. Secure a venue with ample seating and stage facilities, and sell tickets to the public. Partner with local sponsors or businesses to cover production costs and maximize fundraising potential. Use the concert as an opportunity to engage with a diverse audience and raise awareness about our cause through music and entertainment.

TALENT SHOW

Showcase local talent and entertainment at a charity talent show event, where performers can share their skills and creativity while raising funds through ticket sales or donations. This is a fun way to get friends and family involved in helping you raise funds for our cause!

B-DAY DONATION

Celebrate your birthday by raising funds on Facebook, encouraging friends and family to donate to the chosen organization instead of giving gifts. This can be easily created via something like a Facebook fundraiser for your birthday, inviting friends and family to contribute to a our cause and helping to support individuals with chronic, complex, and rare diseases.

GIVE-IT-UP

Encourage supporters to “give up” a small luxury or daily habit (like coffee, dining out, or online shopping) for a month and donate the money they save to your cause. This campaign can be run via social media, with participants sharing their progress and challenging others to join in. It’s a fun and interactive way to promote mindfulness while raising funds for a meaningful purpose.

WORKSHOP

Host an educational workshop focused on raising awareness and providing valuable information about chronic, complex, and rare diseases, inviting experts in the field to share their knowledge with attendees. Participants can learn about the challenges faced by individuals living with these conditions and gain insights into advocacy efforts and healthcare reform initiatives.

BOOK FAIR

Coordinate a book fair event at a local venue or online platform, inviting authors and book enthusiasts to showcase their works and donate a portion of sales to our cause. This is a great way to also share about books that have to do with chronic, complex and rare conditions and feature authors writing books about that experience!

MAGIC SHOW

Arrange a magic show performance at a community center or venue, featuring talented magicians who are willing to donate their time and skills to entertain audiences and raise funds for our cause. You can do your own magic show or see if there is a magician that you know or one you don’t that would be willing to donate their services to the cause.

VIRTUAL WALK/RUN

Host a virtual walk, run, or bike ride where participants can join from anywhere in the world. Encourage them to gather sponsorships from friends and family for every mile they complete. Create a community atmosphere by organizing virtual check-ins, live leaderboards, and social media challenges. This option is great for building a sense of community and can engage supporters who prefer to contribute through physical activity.

POTLUCK DINNER

Host a potluck dinner gathering at your home or a designated venue, encouraging attendees to bring dishes to share and collect donations towards our cause. Coordinate a potluck dinner event, where guests can enjoy delicious homemade dishes while making contributions to our organization.

KAROAKE NIGHT

Set up a karaoke night at a local establishment or virtual platform, providing participants with the opportunity to showcase their singing talents and collect donations in support of our cause. Host a karaoke night where guests can sing their hearts out while raising funds for our organization.

GROUP HIKE

Plan a group hiking excursion in your local area, inviting participants to join you on a scenic trail while raising funds for our cause. It’s a great way to spend time outside in nature with friends and family and get some exercise in while also being able to share about the cause, why it is important to you and raise funds all at the same time!

GAME NIGHT

Gather friends and family for a fun-filled game night fundraiser, featuring a variety of board games, card games, and group activities, with participants making donations to support our cause. You can have one large game going or a bunch of smaller games going on at different tables depending on the size of the event. This is a great way to get people together and have fun while supporting a good cause!

WELLNESS DAY

Host a wellness day event focused on health and self-care, offering activities such as yoga classes, meditation sessions, and nutrition workshops, with participants making donations to support our cause. This is a great way to support our organization and what we are doing while also helping others connect with their own health and bodies at the same time!

ART AUCTION

Host a art auction event, showcasing local artists’ work and allowing attendees to bid on their favorite pieces, with proceeds benefiting our cause. This can be artwork from local artists that want to donate or art created by those impacted by chronic, complex and rare diseases that wanted to find a way to give back.

Free Download With List Of fundraiser ideas

Here are some ideas you can use to help brainstorm fundraiser concepts that resonate with your community and align with your goals. From hosting a community walk to organizing an online auction, these suggestions are intended to spark your creativity and help you envision a fundraiser that will not only engage participants but also make a meaningful impact.

Keep in mind, this list is by no means exhaustive—it’s a starting point to inspire you as you think about what would work best for your situation, audience, and the cause you’re passionate about supporting.

As you plan your fundraiser, it’s important to find an idea that fits your resources and capacity, whether you’re working with a small team or a larger organization. To make the process easier, we’ve created a free download that includes all of these ideas listed out. You can print it out and use it as a handy reference while you develop your fundraising strategy.

This resource is designed to help you get started on the brainstorming process hopefully helping you to think about and create the best type of event for you and your community!

how to host a fundraiser with us

Creating & hosting a fundraiser can seem like a really big thing to take on, especially when you don’t know where to start. That’s why we creaed this step-by-step outline to help guide you through the process and make it as easy as possible! You don’t need to follow this exactly, but in our experience, following these steps has made it a lot easier to know what stage we were in in planning and implement it with less hiccups. We hope it helps you too!

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Choose an Event

Take the time to carefully select an event that resonates with both your interests and the mission of Rise & Rally. Whether it’s a charity gala dinner, bake sale, or community yard sale, brainstorm ideas and consider the logistics involved in organizing each event. Choose an event that aligns with your resources, skills, and availability, ensuring it’s something you’re passionate about and committed to seeing through.

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Plan and Organize

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Promote Your Event

Spread the word about your fundraiser to attract participants and supporters. Utilize various marketing channels such as social media platforms, email newsletters, flyers, and community bulletin boards to reach your target audience. Craft compelling messaging that highlights the purpose of your fundraiser, the impact it will have, and how people can get involved. Depending on the type and size of the event, encourage friends, family, and colleagues to share the event with their networks to maximize exposure and participation.

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Notify Us & Get Your Pin

Once your event details are finalized, don’t forget to inform us about your fundraising initiative! We’re here to offer support and assistance where we can and provide valuable resources and guidance to help make your event a success. As a token of our appreciation for your dedication to our cause, we’ll also send you a complimentary Rise & Rally pin to wear proudly during your fundraiser (if you mark you want it). You can notfy us and request your pin here.

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Consider a Press Release

If your event is particularly significant or has the potential for media coverage, consider issuing a press release to local newspapers, radio stations, or online platforms. Craft a compelling story that highlights the purpose and impact of your fundraiser, emphasizing the importance of community support and involvement. Include details about the event, how people can participate, and why it’s worthy of attention to generate interest and support from the wider community.

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Host Your Event

On the day of your fundraiser, it’s time to put your planning into action and host a memorable event that engages participants and supporters! Ensure everything is set up according to plan, from decorations and signage to refreshments and entertainment! Be sure to welcome attendees warmly, create a vibrant atmosphere, and encourage participation through interactive activities, games, or presentations. To make it really impactful, be sure to emphasize the significance of their contributions and the impact they’re making by supporting Rise & Rally’s mission.

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Submit Donations

After your successful fundraiser, the next step is submitting your donations to us. This process is straightforward and can be done in one of two ways. You can choose to submit your donations via our secure online donation page, where you can easily input your contribution amount and provide any necessary details. Alternatively, if you prefer to send a physical check, you can mail it to our organization. You can get the address, the link to submit online and learn more about where to send it here.

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Share Your With Us!

After the event concludes, take the time to reflect on its outcomes and celebrate your success. Compile a comprehensive summary of the fundraiser’s achievements, including the total funds raised, noteworthy milestones, and any memorable moments or stories from the event. Share this information with us, along with photos capturing the highlights of the day, so we can acknowledge your hard work and showcase the impact of your efforts within our community.

Donation Request, Press Release & Event Invite Temp lates

Trying to create, organize and host a fundraiser and putting together everything that comes with that such as press releases, managing donations and planning the event – can be a lot to do. We know that and want to make it as easy as possible which is why we worked hard to create templates you can easily fill in and use!

When engaging in advocacy alongside our organization, we ask that you use our branded templates. This ensures that policymakers, organizations and all involved are fully aware of your affiliation with our organization, fostering cohesion and maintaining a unified voice across our advocacy efforts.

Below you will find a variety of pre-made and easily downloadable templates you can use to help you with your lighting, event and press release requests. These were all made and are editable in canva. If you have not used canva before it is free and simple to use just head over to canva.com and create a free account to get started. If you need help with this please contact us via our contact page and we will help you out! Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or new to the world of advocacy, our templates will help you make a meaningful impact in the fight for chronic, complex and rare disease advocacy and healthcare reform!

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how to submit your fundraiser donations

Once you’ve successfully concluded your fundraising event or campaign and collected all the generous donations from your supporters, the next step is to submit these contributions to our organization. You have two convenient options for submitting your donations: firstly, you can utilize our secure online donation page, where you can easily transfer the funds electronically, ensuring a seamless and efficient process. Alternatively, if you prefer traditional methods, you can submit your donations via check by mailing them to our designated address. Whichever method you choose, rest assured that your contributions will directly support our mission to advocate for individuals affected by chronic, complex, and rare diseases. We appreciate your dedication and generosity in helping us make a positive impact in the lives of those in need.

DONATE ELECTRONICALLY

The easiest way to submit your donations is online and can be submitted via the link below:

DONATE BY CHECK

Checks can be made payable to “Rise & Rally” and mail to:

Rise & Rally
3020 Bernal Ave Ste 110 PMB 3019
Pleasanton, CA 94566

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