Friday, July 6, 2018

Fundraising Tips from Cycle for Survival


A CPA registered in New York CIty, Timothy Maleck has served as a financial analyst at a Manhattan-based asset management firm since 2015. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tim Maleck supports charitable events that fund cancer research, among them Relay for Life and Cycle for Survival. 

To advance its mission of funding rare cancer research, Cycle for Survival operates high-energy indoor cycling events throughout the country. The organization offers fundraising support for participating teams and individuals, including tips on how to meet fundraising goals. 

Cycle for Survival offers a customizable email template that encourages participants to leverage social media to reach a wide range of donors. Sharing a personal story makes donation requests more compelling, as does requesting a specific amount from supporters who can give bigger gifts. In addition, it is important to follow up on requests and send thank you notes to people who make a donation. 

Cycle for Survival supporters can be confident that 100% of donations fund rare cancer research conducted at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Since its founding in 2007, Cycle for Survival has raised $180 million for rare cancer research.