Hosting an Event

You have the power to make wishes come true! Each year, individuals and organizations across the state come together to host fundraising events for Make-A-Wish Iowa. Their yearly efforts are instrumental in carrying out our mission of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. 

What does it take to organize an event for Make-A-Wish^® Iowa? Your first step will be to decide on a great fundraising idea, for example; hosting a golf tournament or organizing an office jeans day, silent auction or happy hour. There’s no limit to the possibilities. Then encourage your friends, family and coworkers to support your effort and possibly serve on your committee.  

Before you start planning your event, please contact us at [email protected] or 515.334.2636 to complete the agreement below.

Frequently asked questions 

Who can run an event to benefit Make-A-Wish Iowa?  

Anyone! Any individual or group (employees of a corporation, school/university organization, religious group, etc.) Can host an event as long as it is approved by Make-A-Wish Iowa. 

What kinds of events do people hold?  

Individuals and groups hold all sorts of events, from golf outings to bowl-a-thons, wine tastings, sports tournaments, and more! The sky is the limit when it comes to fundraising. 

*Please note that Make-A-Wish America policies prohibit our chapter and external partners from using telemarketing or door-to-door solicitations to raise funds. Additionally, our chapter reserves the right to not affiliated with any event that does not complement our organization’s mission.* 

How do I get approval to host an event? 

Once you have decided on what type of event you’d like to host and when you’d like to host it, the first step towards getting approval is to complete, sign and return the agreement below. We ask that you allow one week for our office to approve your event. 

Is there a minimum donation required to host a fundraiser? 

There is no minimum amount required to host a fundraiser, but the amount of logistical support you can expect to receive from Make-A-Wish Iowa will depend on the proceeds you anticipate donating. More information can be found on page 4 of the partnership guide. 

Where does the money raise at my event go? 

The proceeds from your event go directly towards our mission of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses in the state of Iowa. 

Application form 

Ready to get started on your fundraising event?  Contact our offices at (800) 797-9474 for more information. 

Download the agreement below.