Inspire Your Team to Fundraise
Fundraising doesn’t start with a goal number — it starts with a reason.
“Fundraising doesn’t start with a goal number — it starts with a reason.”
As a Walk for Hope Team Captain, one of the most powerful tools you have isn’t a script or a strategy. It’s your story. When you share why you walk — whether it’s honoring someone, celebrating survivorship or believing in the future of cancer research — you give your team something to rally around.
Here’s how to inspire your team to fundraise with confidence and purpose.
Start with the “Why”
People don’t fundraise because they have to. They fundraise because they care.
“When fundraising becomes personal, it becomes powerful.”
Kick off your team communications by sharing why Walk for Hope matters to you. Encourage teammates to do the same on their personal pages. When fundraising becomes personal, it becomes powerful.
Connect the Mission to the Impact
Walk for Hope fuels life-saving cancer research at City of Hope — advancing new treatments, earlier detection and better outcomes for patients and families everywhere.
Remind your team that every email sent, every post shared and every dollar raised supports real progress.
“They aren’t just asking for donations. They’re advancing discovery.”
They aren’t just asking for donations. They’re advancing discovery.
Ready to rally your team and start fundraising?
Make It Easy to Get Started
Inspiration works best when paired with action. Provide your team with:
- Sample fundraising messages
- Suggested email copy
- A simple “share your link” reminder
- A clear team goal
Momentum builds quickly when the first ask feels manageable.
Celebrate Every Win
The first donation matters. The first $100 milestone matters. Every share matters.
“A little encouragement goes a long way.”
Recognize progress publicly in group chats or team emails. A little encouragement goes a long way.
Lead by Example
When teammates see you fundraising consistently, thanking donors and sharing updates, they’re more likely to follow your lead.
Inspiration is contagious — and so is action.
“When your team feels connected to the mission, fundraising becomes a shared purpose.”
When your team understands the impact and feels connected to the mission, fundraising becomes more than a task. It becomes a shared purpose.
Turn your team’s passion into real impact.