Toolkit
Reaching new heights with your fundraising (and beyond!) is a breeze with the right resources. From videos, guides and everything in between, use the tools below to become a fundraising powerhouse.
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Facebook Fundraiser
Set Up a Facebook Fundraiser
Starting Facebook Fundraisers is easy, and they automatically end when your event has completed fundraising for the year.
How to create your Facebook Fundraiser
There are a few ways you can create a Facebook Fundraiser
1. Log into your Hike MS account and you will be taken to your dashboard. Scroll down and you will see a prompt to create your Facebook Fundraiser. Click the red box and follow the instructions.
2. Log into your account and click on “Your Page” in the top left corner. Scroll down and click on “Settings”. Below you will see a prompt to create your Facebook Fundraiser. Click the grey box and follow the instructions.
Syncing
Donations through your Facebook Fundraiser will sync automatically to your Hike MS Fundraising Center. If you make changes to your photo, story, goal, etc. on either your Hike MS fundraising page or your Facebook Fundraiser after the creation of your Facebook Fundraiser, the changes will not sync.
Donations
100% of all donations raised via Facebook Fundraiser go toward your event fundraising goal.
Due to Facebook’s privacy policy, donors will show as “Facebook Fundraiser” on your donor honor roll. To see who donated, you can click on the receipt button for each donation or download an Excel list of your donors. You will also see who donated to you when you look at your fundraiser on Facebook.
Facebook Fundraisers can only accept U.S donations. For international donations, send your Hike MS fundraising page link.
Receipts and Refunds
Facebook will send a receipt to the email address associated with your donor’s Facebook account, which will include the National MS Society’s EIN/tax ID number, along with a thank you email if they opt to receive emails from the Society.
To request a refund, please use Facebook’s donation support form.
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Guides & Worksheets
Fundraising Center Guide
Learn how to get the most out of your Fundraising Center
Tell Others about Hike MS
Use the Know Your Networks Worksheet and let others know you are fundraising.
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Images to Share
Images
Impact Images
Show the impact of participating in Hike MS. Add these to your social media channels, email signatures and more to help you recruit team members, raise awareness and share your fundraising progress!
Fundraising Activities
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Videos
Videos
Need help explaining what MS is? The impact of Hike MS? These videos will get the job done.
MS Awareness - My MS Moment
View more MS Awareness videos.
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National MS Society App
Track your physical activity to increase your fundraising!
The National MS Society App is a powerful tool to help you raise funds and awareness for a world free of MS. There are exciting new features — like physical challenges to mobile check deposit — to help you go the extra mile in your fundraising and connect with your MS community.
How to Get Started
1. Install the App
- Get the app now on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
- Log in with the same username and password as your online Fundraising Center.
2. Track Your Physical Activity
As you get ready for your event, you can track your physical activity to build excitement and share progress.
- Tap the “Get Active” button at the bottom of the app.
- You’ll see an icon to sync the app to either your Apple Health or Google Fit.
If you have an activity tracker:
- Provide authorization for the app to sync to your activity data. If you cannot sync all your activity data, go to your phone’s settings to allow full access.
- If your activity tracking device (like a FitBit or Garmin) is connected to your Apple Health or Google Fit, your activity data will automatically upload into the app.
If you do not have an activity tracker:
- You can manually record your activity by clicking the green “Start” button, then pressing the red “Stop” button to save your activity.
- You can also manually add an activity retrospectively by clicking the “plus (+)” button next to the text “Activities” in the top left. The top navigation on the Get Active page lets you see you and your team’s activities and contact your entire team.
3. Earn Badges
Complete challenges to earn badges for your accomplishments!
- Tap the “Get Active” button at the bottom of the app.
- In the top navigation bar, choose “My Challenges”
- View challenges available and set goals!
- Once you’ve completed a challenge, share your accomplishments on social media
4. Enter Donations
It’s easier than ever to enter donations.
- Click the “Fundraise” button at the bottom of the app.
- Choose “Enter Donations” on the top navigation bar.
- Choose either “Credit Card” or “Check Deposit” depending on the type of donation you are entering.
Contact Us
Contact Fundraising Support
