Four Steps to Launch Your Fundraiser
Submit your idea before collecting funds so SHCA can confirm the project, provide accurate campaign materials, and protect donors and communities.
Choose a Purpose
Select an approved Hope Project or request support for the area of greatest need.
Submit Your Plan
Share your goal, dates, audience, fundraising method, and proposed campaign message.
Receive Approval
SHCA reviews the request and provides approved language, branding, and donation instructions.
Fundraise & Report
Run the campaign responsibly, document results, and submit funds through the authorized channel.
Ways You Can Raise Support
Community Event
Organize a dinner, cultural celebration, walk, concert, sports activity, or community gathering.
Online Campaign
Invite your network to give through an approved digital campaign or social-media challenge.
School or Campus Drive
Engage students and educators through a service project, awareness campaign, or sponsored activity.
Faith-Community Appeal
Dedicate a special offering, mission event, educational program, or fellowship fundraiser.
Workplace Giving
Coordinate employee giving, a matching-gift campaign, team challenge, or sponsored service day.
Personal Milestone
Turn a birthday, wedding, graduation, memorial, or other milestone into an opportunity to restore hope.
Fundraiser Standards
- Obtain written approval before publicly using SHCA’s name, logo, or campaign materials.
- Describe the purpose, beneficiaries, location, and use of funds accurately.
- Use only the authorized donation and payment channels provided by SHCA.
- Do not make guarantees, inflate impact figures, or publish unverified stories.
- Protect the dignity, privacy, images, and personal information of beneficiaries.
- Keep clear records of income, expenses, contributors, and funds transferred.
- Follow applicable laws, safeguarding requirements, and platform rules.
- Submit a brief campaign report after the fundraiser closes.
What SHCA Can Provide
- Approved campaign description
- Hope Project information
- Branding and communication guidance
- Authorized donation instructions
- Fundraising and safeguarding guidance
- Post-campaign acknowledgement
Approval of a fundraiser does not authorize anyone to open a bank account, enter a contract, or make a legal commitment on behalf of SHCA.
Fundraiser Proposal Form
Provide enough information for SHCA to review your proposal and follow up with the appropriate guidance.
Support a Hope Project Today
You can make a direct contribution or contact SHCA to discuss institutional and community partnerships.