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4 Easy Steps to Host a Fundraiser!

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Choose Your Event

Find a list of event ideas on our Third Party Toolkit.

EVENT IDEAS
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Register Your Event

Let us know what you're planning so we can support you.

REGISTRATION DETAILS
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Recruit & Promote

Spread the word and promote your event.

BRAND GUIDELINES
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Run Your Event

The day is here! Check out our guide to help make your day successful!

EVENT DAY GUIDE





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Frequently Asked Questions



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You can do either! Many people find it fun and motivating to gather a team of friends, family, or coworkers – but you’re also welcome to host a fundraiser on your own.

It’s up to you! From community BBQs, marathons, and lemonade stands to bake sales or creative challenges – choose something that excites you and fits your community. Download our Community Fundraising Toolkit here.

Once you have an idea, simply click the “Register Your Event”. You’ll be able to share your vision with us so we can support you with resources and answer any questions.

After connecting with us and registering your event, you can start inviting people to participate and begin raising funds to support The Mustard Seed’s work.

No, every dollar makes a difference! We’ll celebrate your efforts no matter the size of your fundraiser.

Once your fundraiser is registered, you can use our online CanadaHelps-Peer to-Peer Fundraising. You can also collect cash/cheque donations.

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising lets you raise money by inviting your friends, family, and network to donate to a cause you care about. Instead of donating alone, you become an ambassador and fundraiser for the charity.

How do I get started with CanadaHelps Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

Download the complete guide here

Absolutely! We welcome fundraisers hosted by workplaces, schools, churches, and community groups.

Yes – tax receipts are automatically generated by CandaHelps if you host your fundraiser online. If sending a cheque or e-transfer, be sure to include your current mailing address so we can mail a tax receipt to you.

By Cheque send to:
Donor Relations
110 11th Ave SE Calgary, AB T2G 0X5

By Phone or EFT contact:
1·833·GIV·HOPE (448·4673)

By E-transfer send to:
[email protected]
Please include full name, address and e-mail for a tax receipt

Yes, as the organizer you’ll handle event expenses – but we’re here to help you plan so your fundraiser is manageable and successful.

Yes, once your fundraiser is approved, we can provide you with branded resources and guidelines.

Visit our  volunteer platform  to explore opportunities like helping to prepare and serve meals, donation sorting, and more.

Yes! We’re always grateful for donations of food, clothing, and hygiene products. See our urgent needed items in your city here. You’re welcome to drop items off at The Mustard Seed.

Our team maintains relationships between our organization and the wider community. We connect with neighbours, partners, schools, churches, businesses, and supporters to foster understanding, collaboration, and shared responsibility in caring for our community.