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Start a Fundraiser
Every day, refugees and asylum seekers are forced to flee their homes in search of safety. HIAS is there to provide vital support. Now, you can take action by starting your own fundraising campaign.
Whether you’re dedicating a birthday, wedding, bar/bat mitzvah or honoring a loved one who has passed, your support helps displaced people rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Start your fundraiser today and inspire your community to make an impact!
Getting Started in 3 Steps
Personalize It
What does HIAS’ mission mean to you? Upload a profile picture, set a goal to help motivate your community, and add a custom message.
Spread the Word
The more people you tell and the more times you share your fundraiser, the faster you’ll hit your goal and have an impact on HIAS’ work.
If not for HIAS, I don't know if I would have been able to successfully obtain refugee status. How would I know where to go, who to present my case to?
Frequently Asked Questions
Donations made through your fundraiser will provide HIAS with unrestricted funds that will be used where needed most.
Yes. HIAS is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, and our federal tax identification number is 13-5633307. Donations made to HIAS are tax deductible, and we send donation receipts to the people who supporter your fundraiser.
You can fundraise for HIAS all year long. But, some of the most successful fundraisers are linked to important milestones, like a wedding or b-mitzvah, in your own life or connected to HIAS’ Jewish values and history and our work.
Here are some import dates to HIAS:
- International Women’s Day: March 8
- Passover: March or April
- World Refugee Day: June 20
- World Humanitarian Day: August 19
- HIAS Giving Day: July
- High Holidays: September or October
- Giving Tuesday: November or December
- Hanukkah: December
- Calendar Year End: December
Yes! Once you create your fundraiser, you’ll receive an email with a link that you can use to invite people to join your fundraiser as team members.
You can extend your fundraiser’s goal through the Donor Portal. And even if your goal is reached, your supporters can continue to donate to your fundraiser.
Of course! Log in to your Donor Portal to see your fundraiser’s stats, including who’s donated, where they’re giving from, and how close you are to reaching your goal.
If you have any questions, please email development@hias.org, or call 212-967-4100 and follow the prompts to reach the Development Department. Our normal business hours are Monday–Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET and Friday 9:00 am–3:00 pm ET.