Development

Host a Fundraiser

Thank you for supporting St. Luke’s through a community event and we are here to help!


How to get started planning your fundraiser for St. Luke’s University Health Network:

  1. Confirm important details about your fundraising event such as date, time, location and ticket price. Special Note: Make sure you consider your event expenses and fundraising goals when deciding on your ticket price.
  2. Register your fundraising event by clicking the link below. Once the Development office receives your request, a member from our Special Events team will reach out to discuss your event further.

Register your fundraiser




How can St. Luke’s help with your fundraiser


Once the fundraiser has been registered, a member from our Special Events team will reach out to discuss your event and answer any questions you may have. Our team may assist you with the following:

  1. A branded fundraising kit that includes materials such as small banners, balloons and posters.
  2. Branding guidelines to properly utilize the St. Luke’s logo on your marketing materials.
  3. An official letter of endorsement signed by our Director of Corporate Fundraising and Special Events to authenticate your fundraiser if you request donations from local organizations.
  4. An online fundraising portal to process donations.
  5. Guidance on where to direct your fundraising proceeds.

We are unable to do the following:

  1. Extend our tax exemption status to you and your fundraiser.
  2. Provide mailing lists of donors or sponsors.
  3. Provide patient stories or pictures unless otherwise previously permitted by St. Luke's Marketing & Public Relations Department.
  4. Place marketing materials throughout our Network.
  5. Host community fundraisers at any of our locations.

FAQs


What is the process of getting my fundraiser approved with St. Luke’s?

Approximately 2 months prior to your event, register your fundraiser with St. Luke’s Development Office. Once our team receives your request a member of the special events team will reach out to confirm your details and provide approval. Once approved, you will receive a branded fundraising packet and your event will be listed on the St. Luke’s University Health Network Events Calendar.

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How long does it take to get a fundraiser approved?

It can take up to two weeks to get a fundraiser approved by the Development Office. We will do our best to get your event approved in a timely manner and provide you with a letter of authenticity, so that you can obtain any necessary donations from other local companies or donors.

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Will St. Luke’s be able to plan my fundraiser?

Our special events team will provide you with guidance and advice for your fundraiser but will not be available to plan or market it.

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Where should donations be sent?

Checks can be written to St. Luke’s University Healthcare Network and mailed to Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015. All proceeds from your event should be mailed via check no later than 60 days after your event. Please include the name of the organization that planned the fundraiser and please do not send cash.

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