Fundraising is one of the best ways to raise money and bring people together. Whether you’re an individual, employee, organisation or community, every bit of support goes a long way to grant wishes to children across the country.
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Fundraising Resources & Tips
Some good ways to fundraise are:
- Set up your iDonate fundraising page at initiative registration to track your fundraising total.
- Share the page with family, friends, and colleagues through chat apps like WhatsApp and Slack.
- Share the page on social media e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
- Take on a challenge e.g. enter a race, learn a new skill, do a trek.
- Organise in-person or virtual events to boost funds e.g. bake sales, quizzes, raffles.
- Utilise a skill of yours and ask people to donate in lieu of payment e.g. if you knit you could sell knitted items for donations, if you are a photographer, you could take professional or family pictures for donations, or if you are a performer, you could hold a charity concert/show.
- Ask your employer to match donate the funds you raise. Many employers in Ireland facilitate this.
You may already know the type of fundraiser you would like to host for Make-A-Wish Ireland, but if you need some help, here are some fun ideas to inspire your fundraising journey and get you started:
A Bake Sale or Bake-Off challenge can raise vital funds in your workplace or community.
Run a raffle either virtually or online. You can also approach local businesses to donate prizes.
Get Active by organising a sponsored walk, run or cycle in your area.
Host a Quiz or Bingo night either in person or virtually with your community.
Take on a personal challenge like a marathon, endurance race or strength challenge.
Having a coffee morning is a great way to catch up with neighbours while raising vital funds.
A charity sports tournament can get your local sports club involved, such as a golf, football or hurling cup.
Or you can get creative and come up with your own unique fundraising event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Send a cheque or bank draft to:
Make A Wish Ireland, 2 Leopardstown Business Centre, Ballyogan Avenue, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, D18 TH76.
Make the cheque or bank draft payable payable to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ireland. Include your address so we can confirm your donation.
Please send us an email to confirm your name and what event you fundraised for us. We will send you an acknowledgement that the transfer of funds was successful.
We would ask all supporters to use online fundraising pages such as iDonate or FundraiseUp and the funds will go straight to Make-A-Wish. It’s very easy for you and us. Thank you for your support.
For more information, you can contact us at accounts@makeawish.ie.
You can start a fundraiser by visiting our ‘Hold an Event’ page and filling out the fundraising registration form. We offer various fundraising ideas and support to get you started.
Amazing , we can’t wait to hear from you. You can contact us through the website or email info@makeawish.ie , you can also contact us on 01 2052007.
You can host events like bake sales, marathons, charity dinners, and online crowdfunding campaigns. We encourage creativity as long as the fundraiser aligns with our values and guidelines.
Depending on the type of event, you may need to obtain permits or notify local authorities. We can guide you through the necessary steps. For more info, you can contact us here.
Yes there are, from online pages, to buckets, posters, balloons and more. If you would like to access fundraising materials to use in your upcoming fundraiser, you can reach out to our fundraising team here.
Contact Us
If you would like to fundraise for Make-A-Wish Ireland please contact our Community Fundraising Team below.
Community Fundraising Team
Emma Hurley
emma@makeawish.ie
