Organize a Fundraiser
Thinking of hosting a fundraising event, benefit or party? Choose Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic as the beneficiary charity and help grant wishes for local children with life-threatening medical conditions. To get started planning an event to benefit the Foundation, please download and read the Event How-to-Guide and Special Events Proposal and Licensing Agreement.
For more information contact us at info@midatlantic.wish.org or 301-962-9474.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fundraising:
Q. Who can run an event to benefit Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic?
A. Anyone! Any individual or group (employees of a corporation, school/university organization, religious group, etc.) can host an event as long as it is approved by the Foundation.
Q. How do I get approval to host an event?
A. Once you have decided on what type of event you’d like to host and when you’d like to host it, the first step towards getting approval from Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic is to complete, sign and return the Special Event Form and License Agreement.
Q. What kinds of events do people hold?
A. Individuals and groups hold all sorts of events from golf outings to bowl-a-thons, wine tastings, sports tournaments, motorcycle runs and more!
Q. Is there a minimum donation required to host a fundraiser?
A. There is no minimum amount required to host a fundraiser, but the amount of support you can expect to receive from the Foundation, as well as the use of our trademarks and logo, in your publicity and advertising materials will depend on the proceeds you anticipate making to the Foundation.
Q. I want to publicize this event through media outlets in my community. Is that okay?
A. All publicity materials (posters, invitations, email announcements, press releases, etc.) need to be approved by Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic prior to print and distribution. This is so we can make sure that the terminology used to describe the mission of the Foundation and those we serve is correct.
Q. Where does the money raised at my event go?
A. The proceeds from your event go directly towards our mission of granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions here in the Mid-Atlantic.
Downloadable Resources
Special Events Proposal and Licensing Agreement
Are you a child who wishes to organize an event? Check out our Kids For Wish Kids® program.
Are you a college student who wishes to organize an event? Check out our Wishmakers On Campus® program.
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