Turn Your Passion Into Possibility
Whether you're planning a birthday fundraiser, workplace giving campaign, community event, athletic challenge, or something completely unique, you can make a meaningful difference for children and families by supporting FamilyForward.
Community fundraising allows individuals, businesses, schools, and community groups to organize their own fundraising events or campaigns that benefit FamilyForward.
Thank you for your interest in supporting FamilyForward through a fundraising event or campaign. We are grateful to community partners who help us create safer, healthier futures for children and families.
Ideas to get you started
- Workplace giving campaigns
- School or student organization fundraisers
- Restaurant give-back nights
- Golf tournaments or sporting events
- Community festivals
- Fitness challenges or walk/run events
- Holiday giving campaigns
- Livestreams or online fundraising campaigns
5,931 Famileis
Served in 2025
Every dollar raised helps create safer, healthier futures for children and families throughout our community.
Submit Your Fundraiser
Please complete the form below at least 30 days before your event whenever possible. Once we receive your submission, our Development team will review your proposal and follow up regarding approval, branding, and available support.
FamilyForward
Community Fundraising Guidelines
To host a fundraiser benefiting FamilyForward:
- Submit your event proposal for approval at least 30 days in advance unless you are contacted directly by the Development Team.
- Clearly identify your event as "benefiting FamilyForward" rather than sponsored by FamilyForward.
- Obtain approval before using FamilyForward's name, benefiting logo, or branded materials.
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- The event organizer is responsible for all event planning, expenses, permits, insurance, and vendor agreements.
- If only a portion of proceeds will be donated, that amount or percentage must be clearly communicated in all promotional materials.
- Donations and event proceeds should be submitted to FamilyForward within 14 days of the event unless discussed with the Development Team.
- FamilyForward reserves the right to decline or withdraw approval of any fundraiser that does not align with our mission, values, or policies.
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FamilyForward is not responsible for organizing, managing, or supervising community fundraising events and assumes no liability related to such activities.
By hosting a fundraiser benefiting FamilyForward, you agree to these guidelines.
Questions?
We're excited to learn about your fundraiser and help ensure it aligns with FamilyForward's mission and branding. If you have questions before submitting your proposal, please reach out to Ashleigh Burnett
at ashleigh.burnett@familyforwardmo.org or 314-968-2350.