Toolkit

Fundraising Center Guide

Learn how to get the most out of your Fundraising Center with this helpful fundraising guide. Then, check out how to update your fundraising page, update your story from a previous event and add incentives.

Launch a Linked Facebook Fundraiser

Last year, Walk MS participants raised nearly $4 million through Facebook Fundraisers alone.

Set Up During Registration: As you’re completing your event registration, click the “Connect Fundraiser to Facebook” button. 

Set Up After Registration: Log in to your Fundraising Center and click on the Create a Facebook Fundraiser link below your progress bar. Click here for step-by-step setup instructions. 

NEW DonorDrive App Guide

Learn how to use your NEW DonorDrive app to its fullest potential. Click the image to download the full guide.

Note: The previous app will not function for 2024 events, so you must download the DonorDrive app. iPhone | Android

Team Captain Guide

Everything you need to know as a Team Captain to get you ready for success. Click the image to download the full guide.

Set a Goal & Plan

Set a fundraising goal and make a plan for how to get there. Click the image to download the full-size worksheet.

Tell Others about Walk MS

Let others know you are fundraising. Click the image to download the full-size worksheet.

Take Walk MS with you anywhere you go! The new DonorDrive app is a powerful tool that will help you fundraise, track your steps, easily deposit checks and more for all Society events. Download it today to let your passion shine by connecting with donors and easy-to-use fundraising tools from the palm of your hand.

Note: The previous app will not function for 2024 events, so you must download the DonorDrive app.

Install the NEW DonorDrive App 

• If you have the previous Walk MS app, remove it from your device(s) — it will not work for 2024 events.
• Search “DonorDrive app” through the Google Play or Apple App stores or click the icons above and tap download. 
• Open the app and tap “GET STARTED”. 
• Search for “MS” at the top search bar.
• Select National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). 
• Tap “LOG IN” and use the email address and password when you registered. You can also choose "FIND AN EVENT" to search and register for an event.
• Select Walk MS (note: any 2024 Society event you have registered for will also appear on screen) 

Track Your Steps 

Integrate your miles walked into your fundraising by encouraging your donors to pledge $1 for every mile you walk. Track your activity leading up to Walk MS and the day of the event to keep your team and donors updated and excited about your fundraising progress.

• Tap the “You” icon at the bottom of the app. 
• You’ll see your goals and current total activity, as well as your current streak and longest streak on your progress screen. 
  • If you have an activity tracker: 
    • Provide authorization for the app to sync to your activity data. If you cannot sync all your activity data, go to your phone’s settings to allow full access. 
    • If your activity tracking device/app (like a FitBit or Garmin) is connected to your Apple Health, Google Fit or Strava, your activity data will automatically upload into the app. 
  • If you do not have an activity tracker: 
    • Go to your DonorDrive app, where you can manually record your activity by clicking the orange “Log Activity” button and then entering your distance in the first field. 
    • After you’ve entered your miles, select the date of the activity and enter a description. Tap “Save” and you will have logged your activity! 

Fundraise 

The app makes it easy to fundraise on the go! Deposit checks, post to social media and text and email right from your phone's contacts.  

Enter Donations 

It’s easier than ever to enter donations.

• Click the “Make a Donation” icon at the bottom of the app.
• Complete donation via instructions. 

Earn Badges 

Earn badges for your accomplishments! You’ll get badges for reaching special milestones, like hitting 50% of your fundraising goal or updating your Fundraising Center. See how many you can earn! 

Download the DonorDrive App Guide