How do I register to host for 50 Parties For 50 Years online?

Go to the Host A Party button and complete the form. You will be guided through the registration process. Once your transaction is complete, you will receive a confirmation email receipt with a link to your personal fundraising webpage.

Should I personalize my page?

That's a great idea! People who edit their website to talk about why they are raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters raise a lot more money. It only takes a few minutes to add a picture and a few words

I need some quick ideas on how to fundraise. Any suggestions?

We've heard some wonderful ideas from our hosts. An outdoor barbecue, a movie night, a video game tournament - anything that gets your friends together can be a perfect venue for a fundraiser. Get creative!

Need more help? Give us a call! We're happy to brainstorm a few ideas with you!

How can I see who has donated?

Can friends and family make a donation by going through the main website?

They sure can! On our home page, your friends and family can click the "Support A Party" button. By typing in your name, they will be directed to your personalized pledge page.

Can my donors pay by cash or check?

Certainly! You can enter your donations into your HQ or let us know, and we'll credit the money to your personal fundraising goal. Want to see how? Check out this video! After your party, mail or drop off any cash or checks to our office. We will have your online totals.

Where does the money raised from 50 Parties for 50 Years go?

100% of the money raised through 50 Parties for 50 Years stays here in our community. We depend on the money raised from events like this to carry out the work of carefully matching children with caring adult mentors and providing ongoing support to the child, volunteer mentor and child's family. Check out the 'About Us' section for more information on how Big Brothers Big Sisters works.

Why is the "Donate to a Fundraiser" search not finding someone that I know has registered?

You must type in the first name or last name of the Fundraiser exactly how they entered it when they registered. Try using just the first few letters of someone's name if you're not sure how it's spelled. If you have a problem locating someone that you are sure has registered, please contact us.

All of my donors are not showing up on the scroll mechanism. Why?

Some donors prefer to keep their gifts anonymous. When someone makes a donation, they can choose if they would like to have their name, donation amount, and/or a message appear on your personal page.

Is my information secure?

Yes. Engaging Networks has made every effort to protect your information. We use industry-standard SSL encryption techniques to make sure that your credit card information, passwords, and personal information travel securely over the Internet. We have also installed an encryption engine on our database server so that your data is securely stored.

What is the long website address in my confirmation receipt?

This website address will take you to your personal donation page. This address link is automatically included in any emails that are sent through the email center in event headquarters after you have logged into the website. You can also copy and paste this link into any other form of email.

50 Parties for 50 Years - Frequently Asked Questions