Fundraising for HopeSpring

Thank you so much for choosing to fundraise for HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre!

Your dedication plays a vital role in helping us provide free, compassionate support programs and services to individuals and families affected by cancer. Together, we're making a difference—for Every Cancer. Every Stage. Everyone.

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We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you’d like guidance or assistance from our team, please take a moment to fill out this short form:

Hope In A Box

At HopeSpring, we are here to support your fundraising efforts as much as possible. That's why we have created 'Hope In A Box', a fundraising kit of various resources and templates to help you run a fundraiser that benefits HopeSpring.

• FAQ: Fundraising & Donating to HopeSpring - Explore our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Document for clear guidance on organizing a fundraiser and accepting donations on behalf of HopeSpring.
• Fundraising Ideas - Check out this blog post from GoFundMe that has great fundraising ideas if you are still looking to refine what your event will look like.
• Step-By-Step Fundraiser Guide - A comprehensive guide that highlights the various tasks and planning to help you execute your fundraiser as smoothly as possible (not every task may apply to your event).
• Fundraising Event Planning Checklist - A 'checklist' of tasks to help you execute your fundraiser as smoothly as possible (not every task may apply to your event).
• Donation Collecting Platform - Explore our giving partner, CanadaHelps’ Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Fundraising Platform! With just a few simple steps, you can create your own fundraising campaign to support HopeSpring’s mission of empowering those affected by cancer.
• HopeSpring Brochure - Our brochure that overviews HopeSpring's programming and services.
• HopeSpring Logo - Email us at marketing@hopespring.ca if you need a specific logo size, file format, or orientation.
• Licenses & Permits - A list of common licenses and permits required for specific fundraising activities run in Ontario (e.g. Music/media license for playing music/media in a public setting).
• Press Release Template - Create a professional press release for your event that outlines the key information about your fundraiser and can be sent to respected media contacts.
• Media Release Form - This form is used to obtain permission from participants of your fundraiser to capture and share media from your event, such as photographs, video recordings, and other visual content.
• Donation Form - A form for collecting in-person donations if you are not using a payment service provider/giving partner (e.g. CanadaHelps, PayPal, Stripe, GoFundMe, etc.).
• In-Kind Donation Tax Form - A form for individual donors requesting a tax receipt for their in-kind contributions to your fundraiser (e.g., auction items, raffle prizes).
• Post-Fundraiser Report - A report for to help you evaluate/bookkeep your fundraiser’s success and provide helpful insights for both your organization and HopeSpring.
• Event Budget (Template) - Outline your estimated expenses and revenue for the fundraiser, then update it with actual figures after the event to track financial performance.
• Donation Request - Check out this sample of a potential donation request you as the fundraiser organizer can do over the phone or through email.
• Fundraiser Proposal Email Template - This is an email template for fundraiser organizers looking to propose their fundraiser to prospective sponsors or partners.
• Pledge Collection Form (Sample) - For fundraisers (i.e. Walk-a-thons, runs, etc,) that accept pledges, check out our pledge collection form to keep track of the financial and contact information of pledged donors. 
  
  

Guidelines

Thank you so much for choosing to fundraise on behalf of HopeSpring. We are truly grateful for your support in helping us bring hope, empowerment, and care to those affected by cancer.

To ensure your event reflects both the values of HopeSpring and the requirements set by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), we kindly ask that any organization representing HopeSpring follow our fundraising guidelines. These guidelines help us remain aligned with our mission while also maintaining compliance with CRA standards.

• HopeSpring Brand Guidelines - We ask that fundraiser hosts follow our brand guidelines when using our visual elements (e.g. logo, tagline, etc.).
• Fundraising Policies & Guidelines - Various policies and guidelines we ask third-party organizers to follow ensure fundraising activities align with HopeSpring’s mission/values and is CRA-compliant.
• Charitable Auction Guidelines - Legal guidelines that must be followed while doing a fundraising auction to stay CRA-compliant.
• HopeSpring's Charitable Tax Receipting Guidelines - Our tax receipting guidelines and the most common situations for issuing Charitable Tax Receipts when fundraising for HopeSpring.
• Raffle/Lottery Guidelines - Key guidelines and procedures for hosting a fundraising raffle or games of chance to stay CRA-compliant.
  
  

Hope in the Face of Cancer

Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada, touching the lives of 2 in 5 Canadians and claiming 1 in 4. Every year, thousands in our community hear the life-altering words, “You have cancer.” In that moment, fear, uncertainty, and isolation can take hold.

At HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, we believe no one should face cancer alone. Through free programs—counseling, gentle exercise, support groups, and wellness workshops—we provide strength, hope, and a community of care.

But we can’t do it alone. Your generosity ensures that everyone who turns to us finds the support they need, at no cost to them. Together, we can turn fear into hope, and isolation into community. Join us in making a difference.