Ready to Start Your Alumni Fundraiser for THON™? Here’s Everything You Need to Know!

Over the years, many of our alumni and Chapter/AIG members have reached out hoping to start or grow a fundraiser in support of THON. Whether you’re launching your first event or expanding an existing one, it can be difficult to know where to start!

Some of the most common questions we receive include:

• Do we have resources available to help us get started?
• Is there a list of fundraising ideas we can use to get started?
• Are there identified resources and leaders that can assist us if we have questions?

The answer to these questions and others you may have are - yes!  We have developed a number of guides and resources over the past few years to help you plan your next fundraiser.

1. Alumni Group Fundraising Guide
This comprehensive guide covers everything from how to start a fundraiser to what support groups are available to help you get up and running. It also includes over 10 pages of fundraising ideas!

2. Creating a THON Fundraiser: A Step-by-Step Guide
This detailed resource walks you through every stage of the process, including:

• Goal-setting
• Selecting a fundraising platform
• Recommended resources
• Corporate sponsorships
• Marketing ideas
• ​Day-of-event logistics
• Event follow-up

Whether you’re hosting a gala, a silent auction, or a social event, this guide provides a roadmap to make your efforts successful.

3. Social Media and Sponsor Outreach Planning
Your online presence can make a huge difference in the success of your event! We’ve developed a Social Media Planning Guide to help you engage supporters and ensure your campaigns are consistent with THON’s branding. 

4. Inspiration from Current Alumni Events
Looking for ideas from fellow alumni groups? Check out the list of current alumni-led THON fundraisers on the DMAIG Events page. These events vary in size, format, and fundraising totals. Several have attached links to their event websites that you can use as reference.

We’re Here to Help
You’re never on your own in this process! If you have questions, need guidance, or want to brainstorm ideas, please reach out to:

• THON Alumni Engagement Director: Julia Skrip [email protected] 
• ​Four Diamonds/DMAIG Alumni Events Director: Mike Richardson [email protected] 

Both Julia and Mike are here to help ensure your fundraiser is a success For The Kids®!
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Ready to Get Started?
Every dollar raised by the THON Alumni Community plays a direct role in championing THON’s efforts and continuing the fight against childhood cancer. Together, we can continue to grow our alumni impact, expand awareness, and bring hope to families.

Forever, FTK®.

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