Fundraising Tips

Use Your Participant Centre

The first step is to let everyone know you are raising vital funds for POGO through your amazing event. The Participant Centre is a great tool and will help you engage as many supporters as possible.

Once you register you are ready to go! Login to your Participant Centre to customize your personal fundraising page. 

Personalize Your Fundraising Page

Tell your supporters why YOU are helping POGO. Share your own story, photos and videos. People give to people!

Set a Goal

Set a fundraising goal that will show your supporters how serious you are about supporting kids with cancer and their families.

Set an Example

Be the first one to contribute to your fundraising efforts. Make the lead gift and ask your friends to follow you!

Sharing is Caring

You can easily send emails to your friends, family and co-workers to ask them to join your team or make a donation. You can also send thank you notes and update people on your progress, all from your Participant Centre.

Use Social Media to Promote Your Event

Don’t forget to share your successes and updates on social media!

Facebook:

Twitter:

  • Follow the POGO account  
  • Make sure you include @POGO4kids #kidscancercare in your tweets!

Matching Gifts

Some employers will match you and your supporters’ donations. It’s an easy way to double your efforts so it's worth checking out! Use the search boxes below to check and share this page with your teammates and supporters.

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Pledge Form

You can download a blank form by clicking HERE to download a pledge form. It will help you keep track of offline pledges. Note: you can easily enter cash and cheque donations to your fundraising total by using the Participant Centre.

Get in Touch

Want to chat about your own fundraising idea? Need support, POGO materials, more information or inspiration?

We are here to help you! Any questions at all, don't hesitate to contact POGO's Development Team:

events@pogo.ca

416-592-1232 Ext. 250