Fundraise for Hopelynd.
Whether it's a birthday, a wedding, an anniversary, or simply because — you can create your own fundraiser for Hopelynd and invite the people in your life to give alongside you. Every dollar raised funds photography sessions, art shows, and our future accessible studio.
Support us · Create a fundraiser
Turn your milestone into a moment that matters for someone else.
501c3
All donations are tax-deductible. Your donors can claim their gift as a charitable contribution.
100%
Goes directly to Hopelynd
Every dollar raised through your page goes to funding our programs and mission.
Free
No cost to create your page
Setting up a fundraiser on Givebutter is completely free — just your time and generosity.
When you create a fundraiser for Hopelynd, you're not just raising money — you're telling the people in your life that this work matters. You're introducing your community to a cause that serves families who so rarely see themselves celebrated through art and photography.
Hopelynd is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which means every donation through your fundraiser is tax-deductible for your donors. Givebutter makes it easy to set up, share, and track your progress in minutes.
Fundraiser types
Pick what feels right for you.
Community · Celebration
Create your own
No occasion needed. Fundraise because you believe in what Hopelynd does — and invite your community to give alongside you.
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Event · Lucky Fin Project
Birthday fundraiser
In lieu of gifts, ask friends and family to donate to Hopelynd in your honor. A meaningful way to mark another year.
Start a birthday fundraiser →
Community · Pop-up session
Wedding or anniversary
Celebrate your love by giving back. In place of traditional gifts or favors, invite your guests to donate to Hopelynd.
Start a wedding fundraiser →
Any reason is a good reason. Here are the most common ways people fundraise for Hopelynd — but your fundraiser can be for anything that matters to you.
Have another idea?
Memorial, graduation, holiday giving, a challenge — any occasion works. Givebutter supports them all.
Need help?
Watch this tutorial on how to start your own fundraising page.
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One person creates the team page
A team fundraiser lets multiple people run their own individual fundraising pages — all connected under one shared goal for Hopelynd. Perfect for friend groups, workplaces, schools, churches, or anyone who wants to fundraise together.
Team fundraising
Bring your community together.
Set the shared goal and give your team a name on Givebutter.
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Teammates join with their own pages
Each member gets a personal fundraising page that rolls up to the team total.
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Everyone shares and raises together
Share with your networks, track progress in real time, and celebrate together.
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All funds go directly to Hopelynd
Every dollar raised across the team is sent directly to support our programs.
Team fundraiser ideas
each person raises in their birth month
- Friend group birthday month —
employees each set personal goals
- Workplace giving campaign —
students learn about nonprofit fundraising
- School or class project —
seasonal or annual giving initiative
- Church or faith community —
participants raise per mile or activity
- Run, ride, or fitness challenge —
photographers rallying for accessibility
- Photography studio or community —
honoring a loved one's legacy through giving
- Memorial fundraiser —
Common questions
Everything you need to know.
How do I set up my fundraiser?
Click any "Start your fundraiser" button on this page. It takes you directly to Givebutter where you can create your page in minutes — no account required to get started.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Hopelynd is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations made through your fundraiser page are tax-deductible for your donors.
Does Hopelynd receive 100% of funds raised?
Givebutter charges a small platform fee on donations. Donors can choose to cover this fee at checkout, which means Hopelynd receives the full amount of your donation.
Can I set a fundraising goal?
Yes — you can set any goal you'd like on your Givebutter page. You can also fundraise without a specific goal if you prefer to just share the link and see what comes in.
What's the difference between individual and team?
An individual fundraiser is just you with your own page. A team fundraiser lets multiple people each have their own page, all contributing toward one shared goal.
Can I get Hopelynd's help promoting it?
Absolutely. Email us at info@hopelynd.com and we'll share your fundraiser on our social channels and cheer you on every step of the way.
