Donate Dinner Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
We’re thrilled to bring back the friendly competition, and we hope you’re just as excited!
Here is everything you need to launch your campaign and stay on track throughout the fundraiser. Be sure to read through everything and bookmark this page — it contains important links and deadlines.
Get Started: Key Links & Deadlines
Here is the link to our Zeffy fundraising page This is where you’ll:
- Create your team
- Set up your individual giving page
- Track donations and campaign progress
Complete this Donate Dinner intake form by Wednesday, Oct. 15. Only one person per team needs to submit it! You’ll be asked to provide:
- Team name
- Fundraising goal
- T-shirt sizes (so you get your shirts before November!)
Need help with Zeffy?
Check out this Zeffy Sign-Up Guide or watch the video tutorial.
Tools to Help You Fundraise
Here is where you’ll find helpful resources to boost your campaign:
- Serving Up Squares Bingo – A fun, interactive way to engage donors and fundraise.
- Fundraising Toolkit – Packed with templates, tips, and creative ideas.
- These materials will also be mailed to you along with other Donate Dinner supplies later this month!
Reporting Offline Gifts
Please review the video tutorial and PowerPoint for details on how to report offline gifts.
You’ll need to report all cash or check donations (including plate sales) in:
- Cash App
- This Asana Reporting Form
Don’t have access to Cash App? Let Anna Pulscak know ASAP and we’ll find an alternative solution.
Tracking Points for the Competition
This is a friendly competition, so keep track of your points using this Points Submission Form.
The video tutorial also walks through this process.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Review this PowerPoint and training video to learn:
- How to set up teams
- How to record offline donations
- How the competition and point system works
- Tips to make your campaign a success
- Information on prizes
And Now … Drumroll, Please!
The internal team with the most points by Monday, Dec. 1, will win:
🏆 The Donate Dinner Trophy, displayed in your office or center for a full year
🎉 $250 gift card to treat your volunteers and staff
💥 Bragging rights for the year — including:
- Extra raffle entries at all-staff events
- Officially being referred to as “The Best Center Ever” (e.g., “Development – The Best Team Ever”) in all internal communications
- Shoutouts at every all-staff meeting!
🎊 More prize announcements are coming soon — stay tuned!
Questions?
Join one of our live Q-and-A sessions:
- Thursday, October 2 | 2:30–3:00 PM
- Thursday, October 9 | 3:00–3:30 PM
Or contact Anna Pulscak at [email protected] or 503-953-8131.