Start a Fundraiser

Champion Your Cause

Creating a fundraiser is one of the best ways you can support a person, cause, and community you care about—and make a difference in the lives of countless others by supporting research and compassionate care at Mount Sinai. We're inspired and grateful for the volunteer fundraisers who set a race goal with Mount Sinai in mind, opt-out of presents on a gift-giving occasion in lieu of donations, or simply rally their network to give to their personal page.

Tips for your fundraiser

Set measurable goals.

Set a budget, record all expenses, and ensure your fundraising goal is realistic and attainable. Your network will be inspired to contribute when they see their support advancing both a worthwhile cause and your personal fundraising target.

Make it personal.

Remember, people give to people so share the inspiration behind your event. A personal story will help potential donors connect to your event and make them more likely to participate. Your story, a video, or photos can go on your fundraising page and let your donors know why their support is important to you.

Publicize and promote.

Contact us for our templates, sample language, and toolkits on how to spread the word about your event through flyers, email, social media, press releases, and more. The more your reach out in different ways, the more your fundraiser will succeed.

Businesses can donate, too.

Engage local businesses by asking them to sponsor or help underwrite your event. Offer them recognition to spread the word about the good they’re doing in the community. If they can’t contribute cash, ask companies for in-kind donations that you can use to thank your participants.

Be rigorous about reminders.

Send frequent updates to your network on the event’s progress, and include information on how to donate. Using key moments such as awareness days or milestone deadlines can help motivate your community to take action. It also doesn't hurt to ask people to give more than once.

Double your impact.

Remind your donors that their company may have a matching gifts program. It’s an easy way for them to double, or sometimes triple, the size of their gift.

What's better than a birthday gift? Giving the gift of health to others by supporting the Kravis Children's Hospital.

Running or walking is great for heart health, and so is raising money for the Fuster Heart Hospital at your next race.

When you don't need a wedding registry but you do believe in medical research, and you vowed to love each other in sickness and in health.

Is your school, office, or organization looking to do some good as a team? How sweet of you to fundraise for Mount Sinai!

Now that you've graduated, your family can support scholarships for Mount Sinai medical students.

Because every Tuesday could be a Giving Tuesday when you create a virtual fundraiser and ask your followers to help make a difference.

Inspired by the excellent, professional care I received, I host my annual fundraiser to pay it forward. It's my way of helping others, supporting the search for a cure, and giving back to the community that's given me so much."

Shernita Butler

Fundraiser for Mount Sinai's Dubin Breast Center

After Dr. Ghatan cured my daughter’s AVM, we started an annual cycling event. Giving back to fund research for kids with neurological conditions, surrounded by generous friends and family, fills us with joy.”

Cameron Scansaroli