FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About 3rd Party Events

WHY SHOULD I FUNDRAISE FOR NO FOOT TOO SMALL?

By starting a DIY fundraiser for No Foot Too Small, you’ll help support our mission while honoring and celebrating your angel(s). 

HOW IS NO FOOT TOO SMALL INVOLVED IN MY EVENT?

NFTS provides the following tools to make your event successful. When you register, you’ll get access to:

  • A personalized page to share your story, event details, and photos/videos.
  • NFTS logos to add to your event promotional materials.
  • Charitable tax receipt for donations made out “No Foot Too Small”.

ARE THERE GUIDELINES OR POLICIES I SHOULD FOLLOW?

Yes. Please refer to the Event Guidelines and Disclaimer available HERE for details on creating and managing your fundraiser.

Getting Started

WHAT DO I NEED TO CREATE A DIY FUNDRAISING PAGE?

You’ll need to provide a valid email address and physical address to set up your page.

IS THERE A REGISTRATION FEE OR FUNDRAISING MINIMUM?

No, there is no registration fee or minimum amount required. However, each event type has a suggested fundraising goal to help guide your efforts.

HOW DO I GET STARTED? WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you are interested in hosting an event or have questions about No Foot Too Small 3rd Party DIY Fundraising Events, please reach out to Mel Fontanini, NFTS Director of Events, at melissa@nofoottoosmall.org to get started today.

Fundraising for No Foot Too Small

SHOULD I DONATE TO MY OWN FUNDRAISER?

Yes! Making the first donation can inspire others to give. It shows your commitment and sets a strong example for friends and family.

ARE DONATIONS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?

Yes, all donations made to your campaign are tax-deductible. Donors will receive an email receipt for tax purposes.

CAN I FUNDRAISE THROUGH FACEBOOK OR OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS?

Yes! You can easily connect your DIY fundraising page to your Facebook or social account to streamline your efforts.

What Type of Event Should I Plan?

You can customize your fundraising event to fit your style. Here are some popular options:

Choose Your Move

  • Community or School Walk: Organize a walk with friends, neighbors, or schoolmates to fundraise towards a collective goal on a fun and safe route.
  • Half or Full Marathon: Challenge yourself and invite friends and family to sponsor you.
  • Sports Tournaments: Host events like golf, bowling, or basketball tournaments where teams can sign up and raise funds.
  • Indoor Cycling or Spinning: Partner with a local gym for a spinning class with proceeds benefiting your campaign.
  • Pilates & Yoga Classes: Collaborate with a local studio to donate class fees to your fundraiser.

Milestones

  • Angelversary: Commemorate this special date by asking friends and family for donations and sharing information about NFTS.
  • Birthday: Celebrate by asking for donations instead of gifts.
  • Anniversary or Wedding: Request donations in lieu of gifts.
  • Holiday Celebration: Host a party and ask for a donation to attend.

Create Your Own

  • Trivia or Game Night: Host a fun evening and ask for donations to participate.
  • Dinner or Tea Party: Sell tickets for entry, with proceeds going to your campaign.
  • Bake Sale or Yard Sale: Set up a sale at home and donate the earnings.
  • Car Wash: Gather friends to wash cars for donations.
  • Fashion Show: Organize a fashion show, possibly combined with a dinner party or game night.
  • Makeovers and Tutorials: Offer makeup or hair services for donations.
  • Scavenger Hunt: Create a fun neighborhood or office scavenger hunt and charge for participation.
  • Product Party: Host a home product party (e.g., Pampered Chef, Scentsy) and request a portion of sales to support your campaign.
  • Pet Wash Day: Organize a pet wash event in your neighborhood and charge a fee for washing dogs or cats.
  • Dance-a-thon: Host a dance marathon where participants pay to dance for a set number of hours.
  • Virtual Workshops: Offer online classes (cooking, crafting, or fitness) where participants donate to attend.
  • Photo Contest: Run a photography competition with an entry fee, and showcase the photos in a local exhibit.
  • Community Cookbook: Collect recipes from friends and family and sell a compiled cookbook to raise funds.

Feel free to adapt these ideas to suit your interests and community!