Congratulations on being part of the 2025 Class of Pittsburgh's 50 Finest Honorees! We are so fortunate to have your committment to our mission. You have a lot to do so we are hoping this toolkit prodvides you with some resources to get you to your goals. Bookmark this handy page on your computer and your phone! It will host all of your fundraising needs, plus an updated calendar on fellow honorees' events.

Events

April 17: Launch Party

Puttshack, 1729 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

April 23 or 24: Finest University

CFF Offices, 600 Waterfront Drive, Suite 223, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

May 17: Optional - Pittsburgh Great Strides Walk

Point State Park

Volunteer or walk with CF Families

June 10: Breakfast with the Board - 7:30am - 9:30am

CFF Offices, 600 Waterfront Drive, Suite 223, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

June 18: Finest Trivia Night - 6-9pm

Hazelwood Brew House, 5007 Lytle St. Pittsburgh, PA 15207

July 30 or 31: Finest Photoshoot for the Post-Gazette

Location TBD, Timeslots will be assigned

Sept. 26: Finest Celebration Gala

Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Goal Setting & Brainstorming

Work with your mentors and your staff partner to go over your specialized fundraising plan and who do you know worksheet.

Social Media Tricks

Use these tips and social media images to help boost your campaign.

Make it fun by doing a 50 State Challenge Download a map here, or ask your followers to help you fill this BINGO card!

NEW! Here are some social media assets you can use. Many of these can also be turned into signage for your events!

You can now connect your page to Facebook Fundraising!
Facebook Fundraising for Finest - Connection and Tracking

Facebook Fundraising Pro Tips

Facebook Cover Photo

Team Cover Templates

Talking Points and CF Information

CF is a complicated disease. Here are a few resources to help you explain why you are so passionate to help fund our mission. Weave these points into your conversations, your letter writing, and social media blurbs. CFF Elevator Speech, the Story of our Science, the latest news of our research.

Finest Mobile App

Our mobile app is an efficient way to collect donations. Here are instructions on how to download the app.

Corporate Resources

Sponsorship Letter Template, Finest Corporate Fundraising Tips, In-Kind Donation Form, Check on Matching Gifts

Access the Sponsorship Packet Here!

Sample Letters and Texts

Finest emails - texts - letter templates, Honoree Sample Letter, How to tell your story, Donor Form ,

Customized stickers - great for the back of your business cards! (We can print these for you - just ask!)

Getting to know us...

Proud supporter logo, brand colors, tax exempt form, IRS form W-9

You may not use the Proud supporter logo until you have signed the third party agreement.

What's Your Passion - Host an event!

A Passion Fundraising event is created when a supporter is inspired by their favorite hobby or pastime to develop a unique fundraising event to help them raise money for their campaign. While traditional letter writing and social media campaigns can be effective tools, hosting a passion fundraiser is a fun way to elevate your fundraising efforts by getting friends, family, and the community involved.

Check out this flyer that includes 65 event ideas!

You'll want to pay as little as possible so make sure to use this letter to ask for donations: In-Kind Donation Form

CFF Passion Fundraising Website & Toolkit

Fundraising Guidelines

Please read through the Fundraising Guidelines below before setting up your event. It details what types of fundraising activities are allowed and not allowed.

Fundraising Guidlelines

Use passion pages to enhance your fundraing event
Passion Fundraiser User Guide

Planning a Passion Party with the Passion Site

Passion Instruction Videos

Submit your event to the calendar

Contact information of Honorees, Mentors, Committee and CF Ambassador Families