Fundraise Your Way: Supporter Toolkit

CAF Staff

April 17, 2025

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Every fundraiser makes a difference. Whether you’re raising $50 or $5,000, the resources below help you set up, share, and grow your impact—while showing donors exactly how their support changes lives through sport.

Fundraising Toolkit

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1. Logo & Branding

Make your fundraiser stand out by including the Benefitting CAF logo in your emails, flyers, and social posts.

How to save the logo

On a PC: right-click the image and select “Save picture as.”
On a Mac: click and hold, then choose “Save image as.”

Select the folder where you want to store it. On Mac, ensure the filename ends with .jpg.

Using the Benefitting CAF logo connects your fundraiser to a trusted cause and shows donors exactly who their gift supports. You can find more options here to download.

2. Set Up & Share

Your fundraising page is your hub—set it up, customize, and share. In the Fundraiser Portal you can add a photo, set a goal, and write your story.

Use Facebook Fundraisers

In your Fundraiser Portal, select Create a Facebook Fundraiser.
Connect your Facebook account and approve permissions.
Your fundraiser appears on Facebook; gifts sync back to your total automatically.

3. Boost Your Impact

Matching Gifts

Many companies match employee donations—sometimes 2:1. Ask HR if your company participates and follow their process.

Questions: match@challengedathletes.mystagingwebsite.com · 858-210-3510

Offline Donations

Checks and cash are welcome. Include the offline donation form with gifts.

Make checks payable to: Challenged Athletes Foundation
Memo line: fundraiser name and event
Mail to: CAF Finance Dept, 9591 Waples St, San Diego, CA 92121

4. Fundraising Tips

Raise $500 in 10 Days

Day 1: Set up your page and make your own donation.
Day 2: Connect your fundraiser to Facebook.
Day 3–5: Ask family, friends, and local businesses for small contributions.
Day 6–9: Involve coworkers, your gym, or community groups.
Day 10: Send an update to everyone who hasn’t donated yet.

Tell Your Story

Your personal “why” is the strongest motivator. Keep it short and sincere; share on social, text, calls, and email. Add photos or videos when possible. Donors give to causes—and to you.

Advice from Top Fundraisers

“People donate to you, not just the cause. Share how CAF has impacted your life, and why this mission matters.” — Ralph Robinson

“Tell the stories of athletes you’ve met or watched grow. Every euro connects donors to those stories.” — Stephen Doyne

“Don’t assume who will give—ask everyone. Break your goal into small asks, use CAF stories, and follow up.” — Tina Weidenkeller

5. Fast Facts & Impact

About CAF

Grants for adaptive sports equipment, training, travel, and competition.
Clinics and camps in running, cycling, triathlon, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and more.
Support for U.S. veterans through Operation Rebound and mentorship networks.

Annual Impact (2025)

4,025 individual grants funded (total €6.55M equivalent).
Support across 84 sports, all 50 states, and 34 countries.
50,000+ total grants awarded worldwide since 1994.

What It All Costs

$30,000
Pair of specialized running prostheses

$7,500
Rugby wheelchair

$5,000
Basketball wheelchair

$4,000
Racing wheelchair

$500–$1,500
Competition, travel, coaching, training

6. Team Fundraising

Recruit your team

Start with close family and friends; branch to coworkers, neighbours, and groups.
Share why this fundraiser matters and invite people to be part of it.

Keep your team engaged