Do-It-Yourself Fundraising
Join Adventist HealthCare’s family of supporters, and you’ll bring people together to help improve the health of your neighbors and loved ones. Your generosity of spirit is a gift that will keep giving to the community long after your event is over.
You Choose Where the Funds Go
Generous gifts from people like you ensure we can meet local needs today and tomorrow by funding:
- New construction
- The latest medical technology
- Essential, high-demand services, such as cancer treatment and heart care
- Wellness programs that help patients and families continue their healing journey after leaving the hospital
Make a Difference in 5 Easy Steps
1
Select an event or occasion that’s important to you, such as:
- Milestone birthday or anniversary
- Triathlon, marathon, distance swim, bike, walk or another athletic challenge
- Concert, art show or another cultural event
2
Create a fundraising webpage. First, consider these tips:
- Share why the occasion and Adventist HealthCare matter to you. Be vulnerable.
- Use eye-catching pictures or graphics that evoke an emotional response.
- Explain why you’re raising funds and asking for your audiences’ help.
Then, select a location and type of fundraiser to begin:
Shady Grove Medical Center
White Oak Medical Center
Fort Washington Medical Center
Rehabilitation
The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness
Home Care Services
3
Post a realistic fundraising goal. Start the fund with a donation to encourage others.
4
Spread the word. Tell everyone you’re raising money for Adventist HealthCare. Don’t be afraid to ask for a gift and follow up more than once. Ask in person, by text and on social media. Encourage people to tell their friends and family.
5
Thank people for their support when:
- They make a gift.
- They refer someone to your webpage.
- You meet a fundraising milestone.
- Your fundraiser reaches its goal.
Thank donors individually and as a group in person and via phone, text, email and social media. Your gratitude may prompt them to give again and refer others. Everyone likes to feel appreciated.
You’re Offering a Valuable Opportunity
During your first fundraiser, asking friends and family for money might feel awkward. It doesn’t have to. You’re not asking for money for yourself; you’re inviting them to support a worthy cause. Think of it not as requesting something, but as allowing others to feel good about themselves.
People Will Give If You Ask
People give for many reasons. Some want to help others or improve their community. Some donate because it’s a family or religious tradition. But a study in Psychology Today magazine found that 85% of respondents gave because someone asked them. That’s it. They were asked, so they gave.
Ask In Person
It’s hard to say no to someone standing in front of you or talking to you on the phone.
Ask on Social Media
Wherever you engage your friends, family and colleagues online, ask them to support your fundraiser and share your posts. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit and X can carry your message. Use the platform where you’re most active. Tag the people most likely to share.
Ask Often
Don’t be afraid to ask more than once. People get busy, get distracted and have other priorities. If you talked to them in person, give them a call. If you called them, text a reminder. Most of us must hear a request more than once, even when we intend to give. If you need a reason to reconnect, update your audience on the fundraiser’s progress.
