You already have great ideas; let’s put them to work! Create your own fundraiser or participate in an existing event with fundraising opportunities. Either way, we want to help you make it a success!

Ideas to get you started

Mark a special occasion

Have an upcoming birthday or other milestone to celebrate? Let your special occasion be an opportunity to give back and bring out the philanthropic spirit in others. Learn how to turn your birthday post into a fundraiser!

Get entrepreneurial

Create your own fundraiser from the ground up! From lemonade stands to golf tournaments, the possibilities are endless. All it takes is an idea and the motivation.

Learn more

Join the team

We provide peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities throughout the year, like our Unite to Fight 5K or as a part of our NYC Half Marathon team. Contact us at volunteer@fillingintheblanks.org to learn more.

Steps for success

1. Set up your fundraising page

Create a free custom fundraising page with Qgiv (or use Meta’s tools to fundraise via Instagram and Facebook). Use your page to share the details of your fundraiser, and most importantly, to let others know why you support Filling in the Blanks and think they should too! It’s helpful to add images or anecdotes that speak to your personal experience with us or the issue of food insecurity.

2. Set a goal & let people know what it is

It’s hard to be motivated without a clear goal. Set a fundraising target that feels realistic, yet challenging, and communicate this goal to friends and family.

3. Highlight important milestones & express gratitude

Keep your supporters updated on your progress, and most importantly, acknowledge gifts with a personal thank you, social media shout-out, or even an old-fashioned phone call. Let everyone know how much you (and we) appreciate their support.