Are there any guidelines I need to follow?
Yes, before you create your fundraiser, please review our Community Fundraising policy.
Is there a minimum fundraising goal I must meet?
There is no fundraising minimum; however, we do encourage participants to set a $500 goal.
Are gifts made through my fundraising page tax deductible?
Yes, all donations are 100% tax deductible.
Can gifts be made via check?
Yes! All checks should be made to Boston Medical Center with YOUR name and the name of the fundraising initiative or event in the memo section or on a separate note, and mailed to the following address:
Boston Medical Center
Office of Development
960 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Our team works diligently to ensure all your donations are properly credited to you. Once we process the check(s), the donation(s) will be posted to your individual fundraising page.
How does my donor get a tax receipt?
If the gift was made online, your donor(s) will receive an emailed receipt at the time of their gift. Those who donate via checks submitted to BMC will receive a mailed tax receipt.
How do I create a fundraiser?
Set up your fundraiser using this link. Name your fundraiser, upload a photo, customize a brief message, select a department or program you wish to support, set a fundraising goal and target date, and you're good to go! You'll receive access to a donor portal where you can edit your fundraiser page, manage donors, see your progress, and more.
How do I manage my fundraiser and edit my page?
Access your donor portal here. Enter your email address, and you'll receive an email with a login link. Once you are logged in, click Fundraisers where you can update your message, photo and goal, see donors who have supported your initiative, and monitor your progress.
How do I locate my fundraising page link?
You can find your page link in your donor portal under Fundraisers, or in any email you receive from Boston Medical Center about your fundraiser.
Still have questions? Please contact Marc Smith at Marcus.Smith@bmc.org.