Plan your own fundraiser

Thank you for considering Children's Hospital of Wisconsin as a beneficiary of your fundraising activities! We appreciate your efforts to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve every day. 

Each year, third party events raise more than $1 million and support our mission to care for children. Successful events take on many forms, but all involve careful planning. Our Special Events team works to provide third-party events with varying levels of support and will work directly with you to offer assistance as you hold your fundraiser or project.

The links to the right provide ideas and tools. When you're ready to get started, complete the Third Party Event Proposal Form. A member of our staff will follow up with you when we receive your proposal.

Thank you for your interest and support!

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I know if my fundraiser has been approved?
You will be notified by Special Events staff within five to seven business days. We cannot endorse fundraisers that do not fit our mission and reserve the right to review and request additional information before acting on a proposal.

Can I use Children's Hospital's name and logo?
Once your fundraiser or project is approved and you have signed the Third Party Event Agreement, we will send you a logo to use for your promotional materials. Events staff must approve anything with our name and logo before it is printed or distributed. This includes websites and social media.

Will someone from Children's Hospital help me plan and run my event?
Special Events staff can provide support materials but cannot manage your fundraiser.

Can I use Children's Hospital's federal tax identification number?
Children's Hospital's federal tax identification number may be provided to verify its tax-exempt status as a beneficiary.

Can Children's Hospital issue tax receipts to my donors?
Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation will provide a tax letter for all donations made directly to the hospital. We cannot provide gift acknowledgements to donors who made gifts to you or any other organization.

Who do I make checks payable to?
Checks can be made payable to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

Can I have a raffle at my event?
We cannot provide or lend our raffle license to your event. You may hold a raffle if you hold a raffle license and the raffle is compliant with the Wisconsin Department of Gaming regulations.

Will Children's Hospital provide items for my auction?
You are responsible for securing any items for auctions. Children's Hospital will provide you with a formal endorsement letter to assist you as you seek support for your auction, fundraiser or project.

Can Children's Hospital send a press release or solicit media coverage for my event?
You are welcome to contact local media regarding your event. Children's Hospital cannot write or distribute any press releases for your event or solicit media coverage on your behalf.

Will Children's Hospital design any promotional materials for my event?
You may use our logo to create any promotional materials within our usage guidelines, but Children's Hospital cannot provide design service. Banners with our logo may be provided upon request.

Does Children's Hospital accept toy donations?
The Kohl's Child Life Department at Children's Hospital will gladly accept new toys, games, books and art supplies. Please contact the toy donation hotline at (414) 266-2787 for more information.

Does Children's Hospital provide insurance for my event?
Children's Hospital and Health System and its foundation cannot assume any liability for an event conducted on its behalf.

Will Children's Hospital find volunteers for my event?
You are responsible for finding and coordinating volunteers for your event.

How do I pay the expenses from my event?
Children's Hospital cannot fund or financially support community fundraisers. You are responsible for covering all expenses and will not be reimbursed by Children's Hospital. For these reasons, as you start to collect money, we advise you to keep some funds on hand to help pay your expenses. In your planning process, make sure to develop a budget reflecting the type of event you are having and the many costs related to the event. We can provide you with a budget planning worksheet at your request.