Everything you need to reach your fundraising goal
Fundraising Resources
Whether you’re new to fundraising or a seasoned pro, we’ve got the tools, templates and tips to help you maximize your impact. Explore social media kits, customizable templates, key messages and more to make your fundraising easy, effective and fun.
WHY FUNDRAISING MATTERS
Your efforts directly support the Alberta Cancer Foundation, bringing more hope to Albertans facing cancer. Most importantly, fundraising is personal. Share your story, let people know who you’re riding for and inspire others to donate.
Here’s how your fundraising makes a difference:
KEEPING FUNDS LOCAL
Your donations stay in Alberta, supporting all cancer centres across the province including the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton and the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary.
ADVANCING CANCER RESEARCH
The Alberta Cancer Foundation is making Alberta a recognized centre of innovation in cancer research—over 5,500 Albertans have participated in clinical trials over the past 5 years, thanks to funding from Alberta Cancer Foundation and events like the Tour.
PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Through the Patient Financial Assistance Program, funds from the Tour help patients with everyday expenses like groceries, rent and bills so they can focus on treatment and healing.
SUPPORTING PATIENT NAVIGATORS
Specially trained nurses guide patients through their cancer journey, helping them understand their options and access the care they need.
FUNDRAISING TOOLS & TEMPLATES
Make your fundraising easy with ready-to-use tools and templates.
Downloadable Forms
Donation form
You can use this form to track offline donations to your ride (cash and cheques).
Team donation form
Use this form to designate donations to support your full team.
Participation letter
Share this letter of recognition to acknowledge your fundraising efforts and commitment to the Tour.
Fundraising tools
Ready-to-post messages & Emails
Here’s a little help getting your emails or social posts started, asking for support, following up and thanking your supporters.
Images and videos
Shareable Tour images and videos for your social media posts and stories.
Email signature & instructions
Tour email signatures & instructions on how to update your signature in Outlook.
Fundraising checklist
Follow this comprehensive checklist to ensure everything is covered from start to finish.
Sphere of influence
Use these categories to create a list of your relationships and who may support you with your fundraising goals.
Logos & brand assets
Tour logos & wordmarks
Download our logo package.
Jersey logo placement
Best practices for using the Tour’s branding on your custom team jerseys.
10 FUNDRAISING TIPS FOR SUCCESS
1. Personalize your fundraising page
Add a photo, share your story and set a clear fundraising goal. Check out this video for a quick how-to!
2. Secure your first donation
A self-donation or an initial contribution from a close friend sets the tone.
3. Make a list
Think of friends, family, co-workers and businesses who might support you.
Download our sphere of influence worksheet to help identify your network!
4. Ask directly
Personal messages are more effective than mass emails.
5. Start early
More time means more opportunities to reach your goal.
6. make it personal
You signed up for a reason. Share you story and send thoughtful messages geared to who you are reaching out to.
7. Get social
Share your fundraising link on social media, post updates and tag supporters.
8. Follow-up
You can gently remind people to support you by keeping them updated on where you are with training or fundraising. A story about training and sore muscles can go a long way.
9. Host a mini-event
Plan a bake sale, garage sale or charity workout to boost donations. Use our fundraising events guide for ideas and the fundraising event checklist to ensure you have every detail covered!
10. Say thank you
Recognize your donors and let them know their impact.
