We’re just a few months away from our first event of the 2026 Susan G. Komen 3-Day® season. Whether you’re just getting started with fundraising or trying to drive more donations, there are a few simple strategies that can help you reach your goal faster than you might think.
For many participants, fundraising can feel like an overwhelming task. But often, the hardest part is simply getting started and making that first ask.
Believe it or not, it’s possible to reach a $2,300 goal in two months or less. Just a few intentional steps can help you build momentum quickly:
- Start with your own commitment and make a $25 self-donation.
- Plan a multi-family garage sale in your neighborhood.
- Send out a fundraising email from the 3-Day app to everyone in your family and friends and ask for a minimum donation of $50. Add a note to let them know that even a $25 donation can helps scientists find new ways to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer.
- Ask your employer for a company contribution of at least $150.
- Remind your donors that many employers have a corporate matching program. Search our database to see if their company offers matching gifts.
One of the easiest ways to put these strategies into action is by using the awesome Komen 3-Day app. If you already have the app, think of this as your reminder to start using its built-in tools to drive your next round of donations.
On average, participants who use the app raise 27% more than those who don’t. It gives you simple ways to reach people quickly and effectively.
Here’s what that can look like:
- Emails sent through the app bring in an average donation of $193.
- QR code donations average $91.
- Text messages average $106.
- Facebook fundraisers average $113.
Those numbers add up quickly, so be sure to download the 3-Day app today.
If you want to find more ways to secure additional donations, take a look at how you can do that in just one month.
Whether you plan to walk 20, 40 or all 60 miles, every step you take — and every dollar you raise — brings us one step closer to a world without breast cancer. We’re so grateful you’re part of this community.
Don’t forget! We also have a long list of year-round strategies in our 101 Fundraising Ideas.