Community Fundraising: powered by you

Organize a fundraiser that is exciting and meaningful to you!

How to host a community fundraiser

There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating your own fundraiser.

Some ideas are bake sales, barbeques, company theme days, donations in lieu of birthday gifts, reunions or retirement parties, weddings , golf tournaments, athletic events (team or individual), car washes, dog washes, movie nights, the sky is the limit!

Through our fundraising platform, you’ll find tools and support to ensure your fundraising endeavour is a success.

Set up a fundraiser

Setting up an online fundraiser can be done in 3 easy steps:

Things to Consider Before You Get Started

Identify what kind of fundraiser you’d like to host. Check out some of the event types and featured fundraising heroes below for inspiration.
Make a list of who you would like to ask to support you – include friends, family, colleagues, neighbours, local community members, and businesses. Don’t be shy, you might be surprised how others will embrace your cause and support your fundraising initiative.
Consider which methods of collecting funds you’ll be using for your fundraiser:

Will you be charging admission or selling tickets? Will the proceeds from ticket sales be donated? Will you be asking your supporters for a donation to support you in an activity? Will you be offering an item for a suggested donation, like in a bake sale or a garage sale? Will you be hosting a silent auction or raffle? Will you only be asking for donations online via email and social media?

Having an idea or plan for these questions above will lead to greater success in your fundraising initiative!
Setting an attainable fundraising goal will help inspire your supporters to feel amazing about the impact their gift will have. If donors know the total you want to raise and why, they are more likely to help you meet your objective.
St. Paul’s Foundation is happy to provide the following support:
Personalized fundraising support and information. We can connect over the phone or by email.

An “In support of St. Paul’s Foundation” logo to display at events and on fundraising materials.

A customized online fundraising webpage to share with supporters. This will help you receive and track donations.

Offline donation cards/forms can be created to help with donation collection on event day, or can be used as a takeaway for future donation opportunities.

A letter of support/endorsement can be provided, upon request, for obtaining donated prizes and gaming license applications.

We can help promote your event details on our St. Paul’s Foundation social networks. Be sure to tag us in your posts (@helpstpauls) so we can help amplify your content.

Official tax receipts can be provided for all offline cash donations $20 and above. See the Tax Receipt Guidelines for more details.

Online donors will receive a tax receipt via email, immediately after their gift is made. Entry fees to events, silent auction purchases, and raffle tickets are not eligible for tax receipts.
Please note, we are unable to provide the following:
A liquor and/or gaming licence

Advertising or media relations for your fundraiser

Staff or volunteers to attend your event

Direct access to donor, patient, resident, or staff contact information

Funding or reimbursement for expenses

Assistance with ticket sales and/or soliciting corporate sponsorship

In-kind donations such as auction items, prizes, or gift certificates

Insurance coverage for your fundraiser

Choose an event type to get started

Launch your fundraiser from one of the four categories below or come up with your own event idea!

Move

Challenge yourself to walk, run, swim, cycle, climb, or race, in support of a great cause. There is no limit to what you can do while inspiring others to donate and support your efforts.

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Create

Do you bake or have arts and craft talents? You can offer your creations and homemade goods for a donation or take pre-orders if someone donates online.

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Gather

Host a silent auction, games night, or a backyard BBQ party and include a donation request upon entry. Bring all your friends and loved ones together to support other families in their time of need.

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Celebrate

Are you looking for a unique and meaningful way to celebrate your accomplishments and milestones? You can collect donations in lieu of gifts at any kind of special occasion like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, retirement parties, or family reunions.

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Make your own event

Have an idea for your own fundraiser that does not fit in one of the categories above?

Create your own unique fundraiser to support compassionate care!

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Additional Resources

Tips for Hosting an In-Person Fundraiser

Tips for Hosting an Online Fundraiser

Tax Receipting Guidelines

St. Paul’s Foundation Branding Guidelines

Social Media Toolkit

Fundraising heroes

St. Paul’s Foundation is grateful to the caring and dedicated individuals from our local communities for planning, organizing, and executing community fundraisers to support our work.

Many of these event organizers have experienced exemplary and compassionate care themselves or supported a loved one through their health care journey.

Each of their compelling stories for giving back inspires others and emphasizes the impact that every donation makes to change lives.