Join NBTS’s campaign to raise awareness about the importance of biomarker testing and clinical trials for patients with brain tumors.
READ MOREThere are many ways to help conquer and cure brain tumors — from creating your own fundraiser to just doing your regular shopping to asking your employer to match your gift. Explore the many ways you can support NBTS during the holiday season — and beyond.
Whether you are celebrating a survivor, paying tribute to a family member or friend who battled a brain tumor, or you just want to get everyone together for a fun time over the holidays, you can Fundraise Your Way and have a significant impact in supporting our research, advocacy, and awareness efforts. You choose the activity, and we’ll give you the resources to make your fundraiser a success.
Please note that Meta (Facebook/Instagram) now charges NBTS a small fee for each donation; however, donors are given the option to cover this fee, so every dollar goes directly to the fight to conquer and cure brain tumors.
Invite your friends and family to support NBTS’s campaign to raise funds for research and advocacy initiatives directly through Facebook.
Create a fundraiser from an Instagram post to raise funds — and awareness — between now and the end of 2024. Your fundraiser will be visible in the post, and you can direct your friends to visit a dedicated link to the fundraiser in your bio.
Instagram users can attach donation buttons to their Reels, allowing you to ask followers to donate in support of #BreakthroughsAhead — and setting it up is easy!
You can also start a fundraiser for the National Brain Tumor Society on Instagram Live! Meta now charges NBTS a small fee for each donation, but donors are given the option to cover this fee, so NBTS will receive 100% of the money you raise in support of breakthroughs ahead. Viewers will see an option to donate at the bottom of their screen for your entire live video. They’ll also be able to see that you selected NBTS, and how much money you’ve raised so far.
This holiday season, raise awareness and funds for the brain tumor community simply by shopping!
Show patients and caregivers they’re not alone — and contribute to our mission — by shopping for National Brain Tumor Society merchandise. Place your order today!
When you shop with the ShopRaise app, your favorite stores will donate up to 10% of each purchase to support the National Brain Tumor Society. For no additional charge, you can support NBTS every time you buy groceries, update your wardrobe, shop for deals during a holiday weekend, and more.
Here’s how:
📥 Download the ShopRaise app
🙋 Create an account
💙 Select “My Cause” and choose the National Brain Tumor Society
🛒 Use the “Shop” tab to shop at more than 1,200 retailers
💳 Use the “Gift Cards” tab to buy gift cards at even more stores
Choose the National Brain Tumor Society to round up and donate your change on Walmart.com.
Walmart recently launched Walmart Spark Good Round Up where customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the change to their favorite charity. We would love for you to choose us as your charity to receive these donations every time you shop on Walmart.com. Go here to learn more.
Does your employer match your charitable contributions? You can make an even bigger impact by partnering with your employer to increase your gift. Check with your human resources (HR) department to see whether your company participates, or you can use the matching gift tool on our donation form: below the “Select Gift Amount” section, click the box next to “See if your employer will match your gift.”
Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This makes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support NBTS.
A contribution of stock or securities is an excellent way to support the National Brain Tumor Society’s mission and receive significant tax benefits. If you wish to contribute in this way, please notify us in advance about your donation by calling the Development Office at 617-863-7989, so we may properly recognize your donation.
Anyone 70 ½ or older can make a tax-free gift to NBTS from their IRA. Contact donations@braintumor.org or 617-237-1731 for more information.
Supporting NBTS through a planned gift today demonstrates your commitment to breakthroughs ahead while creating an enduring legacy in service of a world without brain tumors. The Legacy Society for a Cure is more than just a philanthropic endeavor; it’s a beacon of hope, uniting compassionate individuals and families who understand the urgent need to invest in the future of NBTS’s mission.
Brain Tumor Investment Fund (BTIF) is a venture philanthropy fund supporting NBTS’s vision to conquer and cure brain tumors by investing in emerging biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. BTIF offers a unique platform for donors interested in high-impact equity investing to spark private sector investment with the aim of creating new survival and quality of life treatment opportunities for patients with brain tumors.