FAQs
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Registration
Can I invite colleagues, family and friends to join my team?
Yes! You can ask anyone to join your store's fundraiser by sharing your fundraising page or using the email templates in your fundraising center to invite them to join.
My whole store is participating. Does everyone have to register?
Not necessarily! Not every team member needs to register, as long as one captain creates the page for the entire store.
Fundraising
Where does the money go?
Dollars raised will benefit kids through the Every Child Fund—helping find lifesaving answers for the sickest kids, many with nowhere else to turn. Every dollar goes directly to Boston Children’s to advance promising research and fund vital services not covered by insurance.
What is the suggested fundraising minimum? What happens if I don’t reach my goal?
The suggested fundraising minimum is $250. All participants are asked to meet the minimum within one year. We make it easy: Log in to your Fundraising Center to check out tips and tools to help you kick-start your fundraising!
How should I provide my donations to Boston Children's?
Please encourage supporters to donate online through your personal fundraising page. If your donor prefers to write a check, they can do so by mailing it along with this form to the following address:
Boston Children’s Hospital Trust
401 Park Drive, Suite 602
Boston, MA 02215
*All checks should be payable to Boston Children’s Hospital. We cannot accept cash donations. Check donations take 7-10 business days to show up on your fundraising page after we receive them.
Do you send acknowledgement letters for contributions?
All donors who donate through your fundraising page will receive an email acknowledgement with a receipt from Boston Children's Hospital. Donors who give $250 or more will also receive an acknowledgement and receipt from Boston Children's Hospital by mail.
Teams
How do I form a team?
Team captains create a team during the registration process. Simply click register and select the “Start a Team” option.
How do others join my team?
All team members must register. During registration, others can join your team by searching for and choosing the team's name. Or they can join your team directly from your team page. You can setup a custom URL to share, or use the provided email templates to send a personal invitation. Log in to your fundraising center to see more options to recruit teammates.
If I register before my team captain, can I still join our team?
Yes. Once your team captain has registered, go to your personal fundraising page and click the "Join a Team" button. You won't have the option to join the team until the team captain has registered.
Website
What is a Fundraising Center?
To help you fundraise, everyone who registers will receive access to their own Fundraising Center—an all-in-one fundraising website. Here you will find all of the tools you need to meet (and exceed) your fundraising goal and track your fundraising progress! Fundraisers can customize a fundraising page, access helpful fundraising resources, send emails to donors, track fundraising progress and much more. Team Captains will have a special guide to help them lead their team.
How do I get a Fundraising Center?
Your Fundraising Center is automatically created when you register. Keep your eyes peeled for an email with the link to access your Fundraising Center and your login credentials. You can always access the Fundraising Center by visiting the CMNH website and clicking "Log in" in the header.
Can I personalize my page?
Yes, we hope you will! The more personal your page, the more funds you’re likely to raise. You can personalize it several ways:
- Your fundraising page will contain a generic photograph. We urge you to upload your own photo or even create your own mini gallery!
- Your fundraising page will also include a general message about why fundraising for Boston Children's Hospital is so important. We encourage you to replace this message with your own personal statement, tell your story, and explain why you fundraise for Boston Children’s Hospital.
How do people donate to my page?
Your personal fundraising page has a donate button that ensures all gifts are attributed to your personal fundraiser. There are many ways to share your personal fundraising page. We recommend posting a link to your page on Facebook, or sharing with friends and family via email.
