Fundraising Online Is Easy
The following easy-to-use platforms can help you organize a successful fundraiser.
MAKING IT PERSONAL
Our Ambassador Program turns 25! Help us celebrate and raise funds for our autism community too! Host a Facebook fundraiser requesting family and friends to donate to our BIG 25!
Gina Banks, the mother to Ethan, a son with autism, hosted a Facebook fundraiser asking friends and family to donate to Autism New Jersey. She raised $5,233! →
Set up a Facebook Fundraiser | This is an easy way to let your friends and family know why supporting Autism New Jersey is so important to you.
Start a Go Fund Me to collect donations. This platform is a convenient tool for donors to contribute to your custom fundraising event or campaign.
Tips for a successful fundraiser:
Share your story with friends to build momentum.
Make the first donation to kick-off your campaign.
Give your donors a shout out to say, “Thank you.”
Do The Do-A-Thon!
Registration is OPEN for our 4th Annual Autism Awareness Do-A-Thon!
MAKING IT PERSONAL
We encourage events to be during the month of April but understand we all have different schedules. The Do-A-Thon will be open for you to start from the time you register to June 30th.
Registration is open | Learn more>>
There’s nothin’ to it but to do it:
Register | Sign up for FREE individually or as a team
Choose a “DO” | Pick something you love to DO
Make it personal | Add your story and photos to a custom page
Ask for support | Spread the word and start to collect donations
Make It Your Business
Designate a special day in April to allow your customers to support the autism community. Whether you are a salon, restaurant, or gym, we have awareness tools to help you on your way.
MAKING IT PERSONAL
Each year, Last Wave Brewing Co. in Point Pleasant designs a t-shirt that they sell to raise money for Autism New Jersey. →
Promote your event | Create a flyer with event details and post about it on social media
Inform them | On the day of your event, hang awareness posters and have rack cards available
Win them over | Collect gift certificates from other local businesses and offer customers a chance to win a raffle basket
Resources for Fundraisers
Dress The Part
Organize a dress down/dress up day, crazy hat day, or pajama day. Come up with something fun and creative to show your spirit!
MAKING IT PERSONAL
The faculty from Academy Street School in Dover, NJ, planned a dress down day to celebrate autism month and raise funds. →
Pick a Day | Choose a day in April. Friday’s make a great day to dress down!
Spread the Word | By hanging a Dress Down Day flyer
Collect Donations | Set a participation fee (donation amount)
Give Gratitude | Thank your participants with an awareness sticker
Plan An Event
Think about what you enjoy and make a fundraising event out of it! Sports tournaments, tricky trays, concerts, and even an old-fashioned car wash or bake sale are fun and are great ways to get people involved.
MAKING IT PERSONAL
The high school students at Rumson Fair Haven School District organized a car wash to benefit Autism New Jersey. They made posters and raised $700. →
It’s a group thing | Gather a bunch of friends or co-workers to help you plan
Create buzz | Promote your event around town with flyers and on social media
Brand it | Don’t forget to make sure people know they are there to support autism awareness
Get them interested | Offer a special sale or contests
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fundraising incentives
Thank you for your generosity that allows Autism New Jersey to continue its mission.
Ambassador Swag!
Thank you for your support! To show our appreciation, we will be sending prizes to Ambassadors who organize fundraisers.
Prizes are subject to change for items of equal value.
Donations must be received 6/30/24:
Submit your donations
Download our Donation Deposit Form and mail it with a check made payable to:
Autism New Jersey
Attention: Autism Awareness
500 Horizon Dr., Suite 530
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
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Awareness Marketplace
Check out our Autism Awareness Marketplace to purchase great items with a portion of your sale donated back to Autism New Jersey!
Please check back!
We’ll be adding new marketplace items soon!