Do-It-Yourself Fundraising
Support Virginia Garcia’s work in ways that fit your schedule and needs with our do-it-yourself ideas.
Peer-to-Peer Online Fundraising
Create your own online fundraiser for your birthday, in honor of a loved one, in recognition of a special holiday, or “just because.” It is easy to set up your own fundraising page and start asking friends and family to donate to support Virginia Garcia with our crowdfunding tool, JustGiving. You will be able to customize your fundraiser and track your progress through your fundraising page dashboard and share it with your network through social media, email, and mobile phone.
How to create an online fundraiser for Virginia Garcia:
• Visit the “Fundraise for Virginia Garcia” form.
• Click on “Start fundraising.”
• Click “Sign up” to create a JustGiving account or log in with an existing account.
• Fill in your information, answer the prompts, and set a fundraising goal. You
will have the option to personalize your page or continue with our defaults.
• After clicking “Launch my page,” you will be able to copy the link from your
personalized online fundraising page and share with your network to start
raising funds for Virginia Garcia. Be sure to check your email for confirmation
that your page has been created.
Download our DIY Fundraising Toolkit for a more detailed how-to and guidelines.
Host a Fundraising Event
Support Virginia Garcia by hosting your own in-person or virtual fundraising event tailored to your unique interests and talents. Whether you are passionate about fitness, art, or baking, there are countless ways to make a difference in our community. Your creativity can help us continue our mission to provide essential health care services to those we serve.
Examples of Fundraising Events
• Organize a 5k Run/Walk: Bring your community together for a healthy and active event that raises awareness and funds.
• Host a “Paint ‘N’ Sip” Event: Combine creativity and relaxation with a guided painting class paired with a wine tasting.
• Plan a Bake Sale: Share your favorite treats while supporting Virginia Garcia.
Gathering with a Purpose
Build community and connection by advancing Virginia Garcia’s mission with a Gathering with a Purpose (GWAP).
Whether you are celebrating a special birthday, milestone, holiday or just a way to get together, a GWAP is meant to allow you to spend time with people you enjoy and share more about our work and mission as a way add a giving component to your gathering. It helps us generate awareness enthusiasm about our mission, and cultivate new relationships with potential donors. Anyone who is passionate about our mission and wants to share it with their network is welcome to host a GWAP to spread the word about our mission at Virginia Garcia. A GWAP can be whatever the host wants it to be.
Download our Gathering with a Purpose guide to gain clarity on what your event could look like.
If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a GWAP, please reach out to our Development Officer for more information.
