Everything you need to reach your fundraising goal

Fundraising Resources

Whether you’re new to fundraising or a seasoned pro, we’ve got the tools, templates and tips to help you maximize your impact. Explore social media kits, customizable templates, key messages and more to make your fundraising easy, effective and fun.

WHY FUNDRAISING MATTERS

Your efforts directly support the Alberta Cancer Foundation, bringing more hope to Albertans facing cancer. Most importantly, fundraising is personal. Share your story, let people know who you’re riding for and inspire others to donate.

Here’s how your fundraising makes a difference:

KEEPING FUNDS LOCAL

Your donations stay in Alberta, supporting all cancer centres across the province including the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton and the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary.

ADVANCING CANCER RESEARCH

The Alberta Cancer Foundation is making Alberta a recognized centre of innovation in cancer research—over 5,500 Albertans have participated in clinical trials over the past 5 years, thanks to funding from Alberta Cancer Foundation and events like the Tour.

PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Through the Patient Financial Assistance Program, funds from the Tour help patients with everyday expenses like groceries, rent and bills so they can focus on treatment and healing.

SUPPORTING PATIENT NAVIGATORS

Specially trained nurses guide patients through their cancer journey, helping them understand their options and access the care they need.

FUNDRAISING TOOLS & TEMPLATES

Make your fundraising easy with ready-to-use tools and templates.

Downloadable Forms

Donation form

You can use this form to track offline donations to your ride (cash and cheques).

Team donation form

Use this form to designate donations to support your full team.

Participation letter

Share this letter of recognition to acknowledge your fundraising efforts and commitment to the Tour.

Fundraising tools

Ready-to-post messages & Emails

Here’s a little help getting your emails or social posts started, asking for support, following up and thanking your supporters.

Images and videos

Shareable Tour images and videos for your social media posts and stories.

Email signature & instructions

Tour email signatures & instructions on how to update your signature in Outlook.

fundraising events guide

Event ideas and fundraising tools to reach your goal and beyond.

Fundraising checklist

Follow this comprehensive checklist to ensure everything is covered from start to finish.

Sphere of influence

Use these categories to create a list of your relationships and who may support you with your fundraising goals.

Logos & brand assets

Tour logos & wordmarks

Download our logo package.

Jersey logo placement

Best practices for using the Tour’s branding on your custom team jerseys.

10 FUNDRAISING TIPS FOR SUCCESS

1. Personalize your fundraising page

Add a photo, share your story and set a clear fundraising goal. Check out this video for a quick how-to!

2. Secure your first donation

A self-donation or an initial contribution from a close friend sets the tone.

3. Make a list

Think of friends, family, co-workers and businesses who might support you.

Download our sphere of influence worksheet to help identify your network!

4. Ask directly

Personal messages are more effective than mass emails. Try these message starters!

5. Start early

More time means more opportunities to reach your goal.

6. make it personal

You signed up for a reason. Share you story and send thoughtful messages geared to who you are reaching out to.

7. Get social

Share your fundraising link on social media, post updates and tag supporters. Use our graphics and customizable templates to make posting a breeze!

8. Follow-up

You can gently remind people to support you by keeping them updated on where you are with training or fundraising. A story about training and sore muscles can go a long way.

9. Host a mini-event

Plan a bake sale, garage sale or charity workout to boost donations. Use our fundraising events guide for ideas and the fundraising event checklist to ensure you have every detail covered!