The Champions for Kids program allows community members to host fundraisers that support the lifesaving care provided at Norton Children’s Hospital and its sister facilities.

Become a Champion!

Planning a community fundraiser is exciting! Not only do you bring together friends, family and other generous and caring people for a fun and meaningful event, but you also become a hero to many children and their families. Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation staff are here to support you and ensure your fundraiser is a success.

Getting started is simple. Complete and submit our third-party fundraiser application. Once your application is received, a Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation staff member will contact you. Check out our list of ideas and ways we can help below

Fundraise Online

Create your own fundraising page! Click the Become a Champion button and log in or register to get started. Download the Getting Started Online Fundraiser Guide [pdf] for tips on setting up your page.

Social Fundraisers

Add a fundraising component to a Facebook or Instagram post by searching Norton Children’s from the “add to post” section. As a verified nonprofit organization, all funds raised through your social media fundraiser will benefit Norton Children’s Hospital through the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Select “Fundraisers” from the dropdown menu on your Facebook homepage, then and search for “Norton Children’s” to create a dedicated fundraising page that can be shared with family and friends.

What Kind of Fundraiser Can You Plan?

The possibilities are endless! A good starting point is to brainstorm ideas about events you have organized or attended. Chat with friends and family members to get their creative input. If you need inspiration, here are a few types of events that have been successful:

• Restaurant or retail promotion
• Birthday or holiday party
• Sporting event (such as a golf outing or kickball game)
• Bake sale
• Coin drive
• Garage sale
• Luncheon

We Are Here to Help!

What our staff can do to make your fundraiser a success:

• Offer advice and expertise on event planning and fundraising
• Provide a letter of authorization to validate the authenticity of the event and its organizers
• Provide an online fundraising page and setup instructions
• Provide and approve the use of our logos, as appropriate
• Provide templates for a promotional flyer and press release
• Provide tax receipts showing the tax-deductible amount to donors who send donations directly to the foundation (Receipts are applicable when the donation is unrelated to receiving something in return. Tax receipts are in the form of a letter and mailed, so the donor address is required.)
• Schedule and attend check presentation or donation drop-off if desired, at an agreed-on date and location

What our staff cannot do:

• Provide our tax exempt number
• Provide certificates of insurance, permits and licenses for events
• Offer funding or reimbursement for expenses
• Share mailing lists of donors, vendors, employees or patients
• Provide hospital or foundation stationery
• Provide photos to be used as promotional materials
• Guarantee attendance of patients, physicians or staff at the event

Your Responsibilities as a Third-party Fundraising Organizer

• Secure an appropriate venue and all vendors for other services
• Identify sources of funding and payment processing for the event, if necessary
• Provide on-site volunteers to manage the fundraising event
• Solicit event sponsorships and donations
• Manage the online fundraising page, as applicable
• Submit marketing materials and social media content to the foundation for approval prior to distribution
• Tag Norton Healthcare or Norton Children’s Hospital in social media posts
• Mail or deliver all checks and donations to the foundations office following the event
• Acknowledge and thank vendors, donors, volunteers and participants