Organize Your Own Fundraiser

We are grateful to anyone in our community, ranging from schools, businesses, private foundations and neighbors, who are interested in hosting independent fundraisers in support of Northwest Compass. Bake sales, holiday gatherings, any type of fundraising event can make a difference.

• For fundraiser ideas,  Community Guidelines and our Community Fundraiser Proposal form, check it out here.
• See our Community Fundraising Toolkit, a step-by-step guide for planning a successful fundraiser to benefit Northwest Compass.
• Learn about different ways to fundraise by celebrating life’s important milestones
• Downloadable fundraising templates!
  • Excel Budget Planning Sheet
  • Donation Form 
  • Customizable Event Flyer
  • Press Release Template
  • Thank you Letter Template

Our staff is available to make sure that your fundraiser is a success.
Here’s what we can do for you:

• Consultation on fundraisers and events
• Approve use of our logo, when appropriate
• Community Fundraiser Toolkit, including: timelines, FAQs, fundraising tips, helpful templates and more
• Promotional support for public fundraisers through use of:
  • Northwest Compass Event Calendar
  • Northwest Compass Facebook page
• NWC-branded giveaways (e.g. balloons, stickers, pens)
• Letter of authorization to validate the authenticity of the event and its organizers
• Tax ID number for donation purposes only
• Assistance selecting an NWC program for your donation to support
• Celebratory check presentations and tours, when feasible

Services we are NOT able to provide:

• Our sales tax exemption number
• Insurance or liability coverage
• Mailing list of donors and/or vendors
• NWC stationery
• Funding or reimbursement for your expenses
• Celebrities, professional athletes or public officials for your event
• Publicity (newspaper, radio, television, etc.)
• Guaranteed attendance of NWC Staff, Interns, Volunteers or Board Members

Whether you’re promoting your event or celebrating its success, be sure to tag us in your posts! @northwestcompass @nwccompasscrew