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

Hi! I’m participating in the I CHOP Run, Walk & Virtual Challenge this spring to support Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Would you consider donating to help me reach my fundraising goal? Every gift helps CHOP continue providing lifesaving care and creating breakthroughs for kids. [link]

I’m excited to share that I’m fundraising for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia through I CHOP! CHOP does incredible work caring for children and families, and I’d love your support. Would you consider donating to help me reach my goal? Thank you! [link]

I’m so close to reaching my I CHOP fundraising goal! Could you help me cross the finish line with a donation today? Your support helps CHOP continue making a difference for kids and families. [link]

Emails

Recruitment

Social Media Posts

Texts

Hi! I’m joining the I CHOP Run, Walk & Virtual Challenge this spring and would love for you to join my team! It’s a fun way to come together while supporting the amazing work happening at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Want to be on my team? [link]

I’m putting together my I CHOP team and thought of you! Join me this spring for the Run, Walk & Virtual Challenge as we support kids and families at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Whether you run, walk or participate virtually, I’d love to have you on my team! [link]

Emails

Thank you

Social Media Posts

Texts

Thank you so much for supporting my I CHOP journey! Your generosity and encouragement mean so much to me and are helping make a difference for kids and families at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Thank you for being part of my I CHOP team! I’m so grateful you joined me for this special event and helped support the incredible work happening at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Together, we made an impact!

Emails

Printable I  CHOP Poster

Share why you support CHOP with your ownI 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 We CHOP poster.

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.

Why We Walk

Event Details

Ways to Give