Fundraising tips
We are the only not-for-profit organisation providing direct care to all Victorians living with the devastating disease, at no cost to them.
For 44 years, MND Victoria has provided the best possible care and support to those living with MND.
The level of support, the quality of information, and the access to vital assistive equipment has increased greatly since 1981 - thanks to incredible donors, fundraisers, and participants, just like you.
People living with MND need these life-changing services, and every dollar you raise helps to continue providing them at no cost.
Let’s kick start your fundraising!
The Essentials
Personalise your page
Your friends, family, colleagues and community want to donate to YOU. Add a profile picture and a personalised bio on why you are taking part in the Shut Up! For MND Challenges.
Share your involvement
Let your networks know about your involvement in the Shut Up! For MND Challenges by sharing your fundraising page on social media or through email.
Self donate
Be the first to donate to your page and others will follow. Self donations show your amazing commitment to the cause and are a powerful motivator for others to throw their support behind you.
Go the Extra Step
#TeamUpToShutUp
Get your family, friends, colleagues or community group to join you in Shutting Up! It’ll help spread the word, and grow your fundraising.
Ask your work/sportsclub to sponsor you
A GREAT way to get those donations rolling in is to ask your networks to sponsor you per challenge! Example: Ask your management to donate $25 for each challenge you complete.
Host an event/fundraiser
Host an event to fundraise and to have fun! Morning teas, trivia nights, charades, Pictionary nights, or even a silent sports competition - events are a great way to get your community involved in your fundraising efforts (and to have fun while doing so).
Paul, owner of Chicken or The Egg CafE.
Last year Paul incredibly raised over $7,000 when Shutting Up! Paul got engaged with his community early and let them know in advance when he was Shutting Up! Paul had posters around his workplace which helped encourage donations. Another great idea Paul had was to have his networks match his donations to his Speak Jar which helped raise over $500!
Thank you Paul for your incredible support and for Shutting Up!
get yourself equipped
Check out our resources to help make your fundraising and Shut Up! Day easier!