Saving lives starts here
Fundraising makes it easy to make a difference—starting today. There are so many transplant-related costs not covered by insurance. NMDP grants help cover out-of-pocket expenses like transportation, lodging, lost wages and prescriptions—as this financial burden causes significant stress and even prevents some patients from moving forward with the transplant they need. We need your help to make hope happen! There are so many ways you can get involved with NMDP℠ Unite to celebrate—and save lives.
Check out the cool swag you can earn and resources for social media, our fundraising guide, Facebook fundraising, what donations do, and what to say.
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Earn NMDP swag
Saving lives is a reward in itself. But as an extra thank you, we’ve picked out a few goodies to help show the world your big heart and raise awareness for our life-saving mission. When your total fundraising dollars have been tallied, you’ll receive an email with information about your incentive level and how to redeem your gift.
NMDP Unite exclusive t-shirt
$150
Participants who raise or give $150 by Aug. 1, 2025 will be mailed a t-shirt to wear on Sept. 20! Those who raise $150 after Aug. 1 and prior to Sept. 30 will still get a shirt mailed after the event.
Mini speaker and wireless earbud combo or hoodie
$500
Cable knit sherpa blanket or traveler bag
$1,000
Backpack or wireless Bluetooth speaker
$5,000
Gray backpack or hard-sided cooler
$10,000
Gifts above $150 are not cumulative; only one item is awarded to a qualifying individual fundraiser per event. Fundraisers may select one item at or below the level achieved. Contact us with questions at fundraising@nmdp.org.
Fundraising ideas
Will you host a yard sale and donate the earnings? Run a 5K? Ask family and friends to donate? However you decide to raise funds, your good goes a long way in the lives of the patients we help.
Fundraising resources
Social media can be a fun and fast way to get fundraising contributions. Remember, people are busy. Be sure to give your social network a few gentle reminders throughout your fundraising campaign. Download custom graphics to help you raise your first $150 (enough to add one potential life-saving donor to the NMDP Registry℠).
Sample fundraising copy for social posts, fundraising page
Social graphics for Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn
With this guide, learn how to make the features of the fundraising platform work for you. And find tips and tricks to make your experience successful—and fun!
With Facebook fundraisers, raising money for your favorite nonprofit is quick and easy. Just share your fundraiser with your Facebook friends, get donations—and reach your goal. Follow the Fundraise for NMDP Facebook group and share your success stories, photos, inspiration and helpful tips.
One of the best ways to encourage donations is to tell your audience how their money will make a difference. This flyer shows what donations at many levels mean for patients facing transplant.
In today’s world of instant messaging, sometimes the best way to break through the clutter is with an old-fashioned letter or email. Use this donation request letter or email template to get started.
Prefer a different mode of communication? Use this sample call script, text and social post to get the ball rolling.
Get inspired
Parth, transplant recipient
I was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. The hospital time was soul-crushing. With limited donors for Asian Americans, rigorous chemo and a year to recover, this journey was expected to be long. Fast forward from grueling months of anguish and suddenly my marrow has started reproducing again on its own! I am fundraising for those that continue to live with these diseases. Just one match can change everything, forever.
Have a question?
We are here to help you. Contact us at fundraising@nmdp.org.
We want to ensure your experience is meaningful and seamless.