Fundraising Tips
There are lots of ways to raise funds. We have resources like graphics and templates that show you how to do it — or feel free to get creative!
Social media
Utilizing social media is an easy and effective way to fundraise. Share your story and fundraising page link via Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn, and don’t forget to use #TeamCHOP.
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 below templates to share via your story. Use our stickers – search “Team CHOP” in the gifs tab of your story. Link your fundraising page to your story.
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
Whether asking for donations or thanking your supporters, we have sample communications within the two sections below to help get you started:
Donations
Social Media Posts
Texts
Please join me in supporting CHOP by donating to my fundraising page. Together, we will create breakthroughs for kids!
CHOP is on the cusp of life-changing discoveries for kids everywhere. Support me and help accelerate this important research.
My participation in [event name] will help support CHOP’s lifesaving work. Please donate and help me reach my fundraising goal!
Emails
Subject: Help me raise funds for 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 children in Philadelphia and across the world. CHOP’s world-class care brings hope to families. I am participating in [event name] to raise funds for CHOP and I want to invite you to support me as I work toward my fundraising goal of [goal amount].
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 participating in [event name] to raise funds for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The care and research at CHOP is world-class and important to support. I hope you will consider joining me in my efforts. Click [here] to donate now.
Thank You
Social Media Posts
Texts
Thanks so much for supporting my Team CHOP journey! You are making a true impact on the kids at CHOP.
Thank you for supporting my fundraising goal! You’re helping CHOP make a difference in the lives of the children they care for!
Emails
Subject: Thank you for supporting me!
Dear friend,
Thank you so much for supporting me with your generous donation to my Team CHOP page! I greatly appreciate your gift. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. You can contact your human resources department to see if your gift can be matched to maximize the impact of your donation. Thank you for helping the kids at CHOP.
Subject: Thanks so much!
Dear friend,
Thank you for your generous support of my Team CHOP efforts through my participation in [event name]. Your support means so much to me. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. You can contact your human resources department to see if your gift can be matched to maximize the impact of your donation.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!