Birthdays are a chance to celebrate what matters most. This year, why not share that celebration with others? A birthday fundraiser in support of World Renew’s work gives you an opportunity to share the causes you care about with friends and family. You can make an impact beyond your special day and help equip communities to overcome poverty, recover from disasters, and build brighter futures.

Ready to make a wish and make a difference? Here are a few ideas and tips to get your birthday fundraiser started.

Make Your Birthday a Gift for Others

Rather than creating a traditional birthday wish list, consider inviting friends and family to make a gift to World Renew. Tell your loved ones why World Renew’s work matters to you. Whether it’s helping families put food on the table, access clean water, recover after a disaster, or build a more secure future, your birthday fundraiser gives others a chance to be part of that story. If you’d like more information to share about our work and programs, you can learn more here.

Invite Others to Join Your Birthday Fundraiser

As your birthday approaches, consider sharing your fundraiser with the people who know and care about you. Posting your fundraiser on social media with an explanation about why you’re supporting World Renew is a simple way to encourage participation. You can also include a link to donate in your birthday event invitation or send a personal note to close friends and family.

Turn Your Birthday Fundraiser into a Friendly Challenge

People are often inspired when they can work toward a shared goal. Consider creating a fun challenge around your birthday fundraiser. You could:

• Set a fundraising goal or suggested amount. (Turning 50? Try a goal of $500.)
• Encourage friends to help unlock fundraising milestones.
• Invite family members to match donations.

Even small contributions can add up quickly when a community comes together around a common purpose. Watching your fundraiser grow can make the celebration even more exciting.

Fundraising Tip: Share Your Story

The most successful fundraisers often begin with a personal reason for giving. What inspires you about World Renew’s work? What makes you motivated to help others? Why is this birthday different from previous years? A short, sincere message can help people understand why you’re passionate about creating lasting change and help others feel eager to join in your effort.

How to Complete Your Birthday Fundraiser

As you celebrate your special day, there are a few ways you or your loved ones can submit donations to World Renew. You can choose to pool donations into one gift and submit online, by phone, or by mail. Just keep in mind for tax and receipting purposes that World Renew is only able to send a receipt to the person whose name appears on the check/cheque or credit card.

You can also invite your loved ones to donate through our Tribute Giving page, which lets them include your name when they submit individual donations. You’ll receive a notification from us (usually within a few weeks) of any gifts given on your behalf.

Your birthday comes once a year, but the impact of your generosity can last much longer. Thanks for sharing your special day with World Renew!

Visit our fundraise page to get inspired and explore even more ideas.