FUNDRAISING TIPS
Your fundraising efforts will make a real difference to mental health.
Every dollar you raise helps the Canadian Mental Health Association to improve mental health outcomes across the country - building better services, transforming the system, and fueling lasting social change.
Check out our best tips to boost your fundraising impact.
TOP TIPS FOR YOUR FUNDRAISING
Set a goal
Be ambitious and keep trying to reach your fundraising target. Letting people know what your goal is could inspire them to help you out.
Donate to yourself
Show you’re committed to your goal by making a self-donation. People who donate to themselves are more likely to raise additional donations.
Share your story
Share your motivation on why you connect to the cause and why you’re taking up the challenge. Why are you pushing for better mental health?
Start a team
Get your friends, family, colleagues, or gym buddies together so you can spread the load and fundraise together.
OUR FAVOURITES
Host a fundraising event
Host an event with raffles, entertainment and food to take your fundraising to the next level. Recruit team members, start a mental health conversation and share your story.
Workplace dollar matching
Check if your workplace offers dollar matching. Lots of companies like to rally behind their employees and show their support by matching funds they've raised.
Use our resources
Take advantage of our useful resources to help spread the word about your fundraiser. There's posters, social media tiles, display screens and more.
Say thank you
Make sure you thank your supporters. All it takes is a simple message on your social media posts to encourage more people to donate.