Fundraising Tips
Social Media
Utilizing social media is an easy and effective way to fundraise. Share your story and fundraising page link via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). Don’t forget to use #IheartCHOP.
Create a Facebook Fundraiser
On average, a participant raises 3 times more when creating a Facebook fundraiser!
Create Instagram Stories
Download or screenshot any of the templates below to share via your story. You can also use our stickers! Search “I heart CHOP” in the gifs tab of your story to find one you like. And finally, make sure to link your fundraising page to your story.
Create a T-shirt Fundraiser Through Bonfire
CHOP is partnering with Bonfire to give participants a free and fun way to fundraise for your “I CHOP” team. Teams and individuals can design and sell their own shirts. Wear them at the event – or anytime you’d like! After your T-shirt fundraiser ends, 100% of the proceeds can be added to your Donor Drive fundraising page. Link coming soon!
QR codes
Create a QR code linked to your fundraising page.
Follow + Tag
Use hashtags to CHOP’s official social media accounts in your posts:
Facebook – CHOP
Instagram – @childrensphila
X (formerly Twitter) – @childrensphila
LinkedIn – CHOP
Templates / Samples
Social Media Posts, Texts and Emails
Whether asking for donations, recruiting potential members to your team, or thanking your supporters, we have sample communications within the 3 sections below to help get you started.
Donations
Social Media Posts
Texts
Please join me in supporting I CHOP Run, Walk and Virtual Challenge by donating to my fundraising page. Together, we can improve children’s lives!
CHOP is on the cusp of numerous life-changing discoveries for children. Support me and help accelerate this important research.
I am joining I CHOP Run, Walk and Virtual Challenge this Spring to raise funds for breakthroughs in care and research for children. Please donate and help me reach my fundraising goal!
Emails
Subject: Support me and breakthrough research at CHOP
Hi friend,
The time for breakthroughs is now. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is on the cusp of discovering new treatments and cures that will transform the lives of sick children in the Philadelphia region and around the world. I am raising money because I want to help that goal become a reality. Help me fuel breakthrough research and care for [kids like me/name of patient]. I am participating in the I CHOP Run, Walk and Virtual Challenge to support CHOP, and I want to personally invite you to join me as I work toward my fundraising goal of [goal amount]. Together, we can create brighter tomorrows for children!
Subject: Help Me Reach My Goal
Hi friend,
In case you missed it, I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that I’m joining the I CHOP Run, Walk and Virtual Challenge this Spring to support kids like [me/patient name] at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. This cause is very important and special to me. I hope you will consider supporting me in my efforts. Click [here] to donate now.
Recruitment
Social Media Posts
Texts
I’m joining I CHOP this Spring to support childhood disease research and care at CHOP and I want you to join my team!
I need your help! Join my I CHOP team and together we can change the lives of pediatric patients at CHOP!
Emails
Subject: Join My Team
Hi friend,
I am excited to share that I am joining the I CHOP Run, Walk and Virtual Challenge to support Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) this Spring. I wanted to ask you personally to consider joining my team in support of CHOP as we fight for healthier futures for all children. The life-changing research and discoveries at CHOP are impacting children living in Philadelphia and around the world. These children need our help – click [here] to register.
Subject: Register for [Team Name]
Hi friend,
I need your help! We are looking for more people to join our I CHOP team and I immediately thought of you. Sign up today and together we can create healthier futures for all children. Click [here] to register.
Thank you
Social Media Posts
Texts
Thanks so much for supporting my I CHOP journey! You are making a true impact on the kids at CHOP and their families.
Thank you for joining my team at I CHOP Run, Walk and Virtual Challenge! You’re helping researchers get one step closer to new treatments and improved outcomes for all children.
Emails
Subject: Thank You for Supporting Me!
Dear friend,
Thank you so much for supporting me with your generous donation to I CHOP Run, Walk and Virtual Challenge! I greatly appreciate your gift. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. See if your employer offers matching gifts to increase your impact to CHOP! Together, we will create a healthier future for all children!
Subject: Thanks so much!
Dear friend,
Thank you for your generous support of my I CHOP efforts for a healthier future for all children. As you know, children’s health is a cause very close to my heart, so your support truly means the world. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. See if your employer offers matching gifts to increase your impact to CHOP! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Printable I CHOP Poster
Share why you support CHOP with your own “I CHOP because …” poster. Tell others what CHOP means to you and why you are raising funds to help children in your community and around the world. Download your I CHOP poster. Coming soon!
Download the Donor Drive Mobile App
Our goal is to make fundraising simple and easy for you! Download the Donor Drive App from the Apple Store or get it on Google Play. See your fundraising goals, thank your supporters and stay up to date with the latest updates – right from your phone.
Logos
I CHOP Run, Walk & Virtual Challenge logo is available for use by participating teams seeking to bolster their fundraising efforts. Logos may be used on team T-shirts, social media posts and print materials. If you have any questions, please contact iheart@chop.edu BEFORE USE.
NOTE: I CHOP Run, Walk & Virtual Challenge logo should always be used as shown. Do not modify the color, logo, font, symbol or text lock-up.
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