Fundraising Resources
... so while you’re out there kicking your program goals and raising vital funds for cancer research, we want to make your fundraising as easy as possible.
Your Get Started Checklist
1. Personalise your Page
Make it your own! Add your own photo, add some information around why you chose to challenge yourself and fundraise for early career cancer research.
2. Share, share, share
Whether you’re sharing your fundraising page via SMS, email or social media, get the word out there that you’re taking on a huge feat. We've even got some handy resources below to give you a head start.
3.Self Donate
Don't overlook this tip. Often in fundraising, all it takes is that first donation to get the ball rolling. Data shows that people are more likely to donate to a page that already has donations. Make that first donation yourself!
Captions for your Social Media Posts
We've got a range of captions that you can simply copy and paste to your social posts!
Are you a bit more a straight shooter? No fluff? Straight to the point?
Option 1:
I’m excited to announce I'm planning on taking on %Event Name% and will be training with the team at CanToo! CanToo raise funds for early career cancer researchers who are vital for pioneering new treatments and breakthroughs. If you’d like to join me in making a difference and support me through my new challenge, you can donate through my page here: %Fundraising Page Link%
Option 2:
I'm joining %A CanToo Program Name and Length% to train for the %Event Name% and to support early career cancer researchers, who are essential in developing innovative cancer treatments. Any donations to help this cause would mean the world. Link: %Fundraising Page Link%
Option 3:
Proud to participate in %A CanToo Program Name and Length% to fund early career cancer research. These funds enable promising researchers to make significant strides in cancer treatment. This cause is close to my heart and every donation helps! Link: %Fundraising Page Link%
Do you like to have more fun with your captions? Maybe a pun or an emoji?
Option 1:
NO, I’m not having a mid life crisis but YES I am training to run for %Event Name%. I'll be joining the legends over in the CanToo community who are helping me get ready for my %Event Signficance i.e. first half marathon% and in turn, I'm raising funds to support cancer research. I'd appreciate your support of my hard work (again, not a mid life crisis): %Fundraising Page Link%
Option 2:
Jumping into %A CanToo Program Name and Length%! ???? I’ll be supporting early career cancer researchers who are working on the next big breakthroughs in cancer treatment. If you can spare a few bucks, it would be really appreciated and will help get an exciting new research project off the ground: %Fundraising Page Link%
Option 3:
Well, it’s happening. Me. Running/Swimming a %Type of Event i.e. half marathon%. I'll be taking on %Program Length% of training with CanToo in which I'll also be raising funds for early career cancer researchers who could be the next to discover life-saving treatments. I’d really appreciate any support you can send my way, my %Event Signficance i.e. first half marathon% is no small feat but I’m going to give it a good go. My page is here: %Fundraising Page Link%
OR do you need a caption for a professional channel like LinkedIn or Teams?
Option 1:
I'm proud to share that I've committed to take on the %Event Name% and am training with CanToo to get ready! In training with CanToo, I’m also fundraising for their cause as it’s one that I’m particularly passionate about. Their grants support Australia's brightest researchers in developing innovative cancer treatments. Any support through donations would be immensely appreciated. Link: %Fundraising Page Link%
Option 2:
Announcing my plan to take on the %Event Name% and in the lead up I’ll be taking part in %A CanToo Program Name and Length%. Whilst I’m training, I’ll also be raising funds for CanToo who support early career cancer researchers. Your generous donations can help these researchers pioneer new cancer treatments and improve patient outcomes. Link: %Fundraising Page Link%
Option 3:
Thrilled to join %A CanToo Program Name and Length% to take on the %Event Name% and fundraise for early career cancer research. CanToo supports researchers at the forefront of developing new treatments and therapies. Any contributions towards this cause would be greatly appreciated. Link: %Fundraising Page Link%
Pre-Written Email Templates
CanToo Email Templates
DownloadEmail Signature Image
CanToo Email Signature
DownloadReady to kick it up a notch?
Donations box at your local pub
Be brave and have a shave
The world is your oyster, and so is your fundraising (so to speak).
Need some other ideas?
Have you considered hosting an event?
It can be as big or as small as you want it to be. Think a BBQ in your backyard or an attempt at breaking a world record (you get the idea.)
More event ideas for you here.
- Registration fees,
- Purchases of raffle tickets,
- The cost of attending fundraising dinners (even if the cost exceeds the value of the dinner),
- Any funds donated from outside of Australia.
For us to approve your design, you'll need to email the final version to info@cantoo.org.au as well as make sure it can tick the below boxes:
- You're using the main CanToo logo including tagline.
- The logo isn't modified, edited, reshaped, or recoloured.
- You've ensured the language on the design refers to the event or initiative "in support of CanToo."
- You must reach out to the CanToo Head Office by emailing info@cantoo.org.au if you are planning any merchandise so that we can approve the idea and use of CanToo intellectual property before you start - this is so we can help you avoid spending any time or money on an idea that we can't approve.
- The CanToo logo is reserved for official use and must not be used for fundraising merchandise. You can use the words CanToo, and we can provide you with the correct type fonts, colours and wording to use for your approved fundraising merchandise.
- All final artwork needs to be approved by the CanToo office before production moves forward.
Download a copy of our Brand Guidelines for Fundraisers for more information.
Still not feeling confident with the above?
Our team want to help however we can! Reach out to us below and we can support you one-on-one.
