Interested in DIY fundraising but don’t know where to start?
We’re here to help!
Knowing where to start, having a plan, and doing it your way are just a few keys to successful fundraising. We’ve put together some tips, tricks, and ideas around DIY fundraising to help set your fundraiser up for success and have some fun along the way.
For access to Cure JM’s Toolkits for DIY Fundraising, click the link: DIY Fundraising Toolkits
Cure JM will help guide you and give you all the tools that you will need to be successful in the fight to end JM. Please fill out the survey here so we can learn a bit more about your event. If you’re not sure what type of event you’d like to have, fill out the form anyway, and Nicky Geskos will reach out to talk about some ideas. Or contact Nicky directly at nicky.geskos@curejm.org.
A message from DIY fundraising enthusiast, Luke Ryan
Make A Plan
Planning is an essential part of successful fundraising and events. Creating a clear, action-focused plan that is executable, gives you the time and resources that will help you turn your creative ideas into a reality.
- Put your plan into action. Draft a plan that has action items and deadlines that are realistic to your schedule.
- Clearly outline your needs and where you could use some help.
- Set clear and realistic goals, but have ideas for stretch goals. Your supporters will be motivated by playing a role in reaching your fundraising goal and motivated by monitoring your progress.
DIY Fundraising Event Ideas
- Wine & Cheese
- Toast for a Cure
- Compete 4 a Cure (Pickleball)
- Bowl 2 Cure JM
- Kickball Tournament
- Car Wash
- Bake Sale
DIY Inspiration
DIY Spotlight
We are continually moved by the creativity and unwavering passion that our families exude in their DIY fundraisers, making our mission possible. My Mission, My Impact, is dedicated to spotlighting some incredible events and fundraisers that breathe new life into our growing mission. The families featured have channeled their creative energy and talents to actively participate in our mission of improving care for JM patients on our quest for a cure.
