Fundraise for Active Minds
I still have questions before I get started. Who should I get in touch with?
Please see our contact information below!
Are there ways my company can help with my fundraising efforts?
One of the easiest ways to boost your fundraising is through employer matching gifts. Many companies offer employees a matching gift benefit that doubles or sometimes triples your gift. Contact your company’s Human Resources or Finance department to see if they match charitable donations. Your coworkers and colleagues may also be a fabulous resource for…
Are there certain things Active Minds cannot provide me while I fundraise?
There are some services we are unable to provide our fundraisers, including: Our sales tax exemption number Insurance or liability coverage Mailing list of donors and/or vendors Funding or reimbursement of your expenses Solicit sponsorship revenue for your fundraiser Guaranteed Publicity (e.g. newspaper, radio, television) Guaranteed attendance of staff or members of an Active Minds…
What if a donor gives money to me directly? Can I donate or write a check to Active Minds on their behalf?
We do not recommend you do this. Whenever possible ask your donors to give online via your fundraising page or to give you a check payable to Active Minds. Otherwise, we cannot issue them a tax receipt.
Can Active Minds help cover expenses related to my event?
Active Minds cannot provide direct funding or reimbursement for expenses related to community fundraising events. Event organizers are responsible for the organization, operation, and control of the event, including all costs incurred. As you plan your event, you may want to develop a budget that accounts for these costs and collect some funds that help…
Are donations to Active Minds tax deductible?
Yes! Since Active Minds is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, donations are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. All donations made through your fundraising page will include an official donation receipt. We’ll send it to the donor directly upon successful completion of their donation.
Can a member of the Active Minds team join or attend my event?
While we would love to attend all events, we cannot guarantee that staff members will be available due to additional commitments and the important mental health work we are doing nationwide. If you’d like to request attendance, please do ask, but we like to be upfront that it is unlikely that we can attend.
Can I use the Active Minds logo while fundraising to create promotional materials?
Yes, as long as the logo is used in accordance with our Community Fundraising Terms and Conditions. The logos included on your fundraising page are already approved. Active Minds staff can provide you a color logo or black and white versions. Any additional materials bearing an Active Minds logo must be submitted to fundraise@activeminds.org for…
What resources are available?
Once you’ve registered, you will receive our Active Minds Fundraising Kit with templates, social media graphics, sample email messages and text messages, and more!
Will Active Minds support me in my fundraising efforts?
Yes! Once you’ve registered and set up your fundraising page, you’ll have a custom link to share with your network and online. We will also share tools and templates to help you get started, as well as more mental health facts and resources throughout your fundraising efforts. We also have a dedicated community fundraising team…
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults.