Not everyone has the ability to write a check that’s as big as their love for Ronald McDonald House Bay Area, but everyone can contribute their time and talent to make a difference for families caring for critically ill children. One fun and effective way to is to hold your own fundraiser.
Whether it’s running a marathon or selling lemonade on the sidewalk or asking friends to donate in lieu of gifts for your big day, there’s no limit to the ways you can use your strengths to help house, feed, and support families with critically ill children through charity fundraising.
If you wish to use the Ronald McDonald House® name or logo in association with your proposed fundraiser; If you will advertise your fundraiser as benefiting Ronald McDonald House Bay Area; or If there is media coverage and/or press releases that name your fundraiser as benefiting Ronald McDonald House Bay Area.
Submit a Fundraising Application
Note: Fundraisers using endorsed social media fundraising platforms (e.g., Facebook, Raise Love) do not need prior approval from development staff, however, if campaign associated with Ronald McDonald House Bay Area’s social media community standards content does not meet Ronald McDonald House Bay Area’s community standards, we will request its removal of the associated fundraiser.
Application must be submitted 30 days prior to the proposed fundraising event. Please contact development@rmhcbayarea.org if you have questions or concerns.
No, for gifts in honor of a birthday or anniversary, or in memory of a loved one, you do not need to obtain Ronald McDonald House Bay Area’s approval. However, we do ask that you let our Development Department know about your activity so we can properly acknowledge the donors and you: development@rmhcbayarea.org.
Yes, if a detailed list of donors and contributions is provided, the Ronald McDonald House Bay Area can send out thank you letters. Please email development@rmhcbayarea.org to request thank you letters for an external fundraiser.
Yes, you can specify how the proceeds are used. Please indicate this on your event application under “Other Details.”
Ronald McDonald House Bay Area’s role in publicizing external fundraisers is evaluated during the application process. Additionally, we recommend you complete a social media request form, if you are requesting that Ronald McDonald House Bay Area shares event information on one or more of our social media channels.
