No. Registration is free. If you'd like, you can start your fundraising off strong with a donation of your own during sign-up, but it isn't required.
No. Walks are open to the public, and all are encouraged to join in. This is just to help us predict attendance — if you change your mind, feel free to show up for just some, none, or every one!
Yes! When you register, you'll be asked to choose one walk (or the "Fundraise for EFC" option) initially. After you've registered, just go to the "Walk" tab in the top navigation bar, choose the additional event you're interested in, and click "Register".
Yes! When you register, choose the "Fundraise for EFC" option.
If you've ever registered for an event using the OneCause platform — including previous Rise Together campaigns or events for other organizations — you already have a OneCause user profile. Click the "forgot password" option on the login screen if you need a reset.
Yes. During registration, you'll be given the option to register additional participants as event attendees. However, if they would like to manage their own page, they will need to contact event staff directly at KimberlyK@ElizabethFreemanCenter.org to gain access, or register independently.
No, unless you would like to create a Facebook fundraiser to share with friends on social media that connects back to your page.
Yes. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome anywhere they'd normally be allowed. Just be aware that crowds and noise are part of the event, so more skittish critters may be happier at home.
Each walk is approximately 1 mile, completed at a casual, kid-friendly pace on finished sidewalks with some mild to moderate inclines, and takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Pre-made signs are available (to borrow) at every Rise Together community walk. If you're the crafty type, you can also make your own sign at home and bring it with you. (Remember this is an all-ages event, so try to keep the messages family-friendly, please!)
Once you register, you'll get your own One Cause page where you can display your progress, share your story, and collect donations online. You'll also have options to start a Facebook fundraiser, reach out to family and friends via email or text, and host a fundraising event of your own. Call us at 413-499-2425 or email Giving@ElizabethFreemanCenter.org if you need help or want us to send you information.
To prevent spam, profiles cannot send emails directly from OneCause until they have received at least one donation - either from the profile owner, or someone else. If you have not received a donation yet and would like this option unlocked, contact Kim K. at KimberlyK@ElizabethFreemanCenter.org.
Yes! Donations by check should be made out to Elizabeth Freeman Center and mailed to Elizabeth Freeman Center, 66 Allen St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Just make sure the person donating includes your or your team's name in the "Memo" field on the check or on a separate piece of paper, so that we know who to credit their donation to! Optionally, you can click here to download a printable donation slip with all the required information. Please note: due to mailing and processing times, it may take a few days for physical donations to show on your OneCause page.
Yes! After you've created your page, go to the "Manage My Page" screen (accessible by clicking your name on the top right of the screen), and click "My Tribute Pages" in the menu on the left. Once you've filled in the relevant details, be sure to click the save button at the bottom of the page. You'll then be taken to a listing of all your tribute pages. If the page has a yellow menu bar over it, the page is unpublished — meaning you can share it directly with others via link, but it will not show on your page or in searches. If you want the page to be public, click "Publish" over the tribute name. The menu bar will turn blue, and the page will appear under "My Tribute Pages" on your main fundraising page.
Nope! Clicking the "Donate" button anywhere on this site will take you right to the donation form where you can enter your amount, the team or participant fundraiser you would like to contribute to (if any), and your payment information. No login necessary.
Yes! Cash donations should be made in person at one of our community walks or at the EFC main office in Pittsfield. Checks should be made out to Elizabeth Freeman Center and mailed to Elizabeth Freeman Center, 66 Allen St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. If your donation is meant for a specific participant or team fundraiser, please make sure you include their name in the memo field or in a separate note, so they get the credit!
Yes. Elizabeth Freeman Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and your donations to the Rise Together campaign are fully tax deductible. If you donate through the OneCause online platform, you will receive a receipt by email. Check and cash donations will receive a receipt by mail (provided we have your address) at the end of the campaign. If you misplace your receipt or did not receive one, you can contact Giving@ElizabethFreemanCenter.org at any time for a replacement.
Yes. DAF donations can be sent to our main office at 66 Allen Street. In order to make sure the donation is properly credited, we suggest notifying Rise Together staff ahead of time by emailing your name, the donation amount, and the name of the team or participant you would like the donation to apply to (if any) to Giving@ElizabethFreemanCenter.org
Yes. On the donation form, under the section for your contact information, you'll find check boxes allowing you to hide your name and/or the amount of your donation on the public-facing website. If you are donating to a participant or team fundraiser, you will also see an option to hide your name from the person to whom you're donating. Please note that messages in the "Personal Note" section will still be visible, even if you choose to hide your name.
On the donation form, click the blue "Is this in honor or in memory of someone? Click here" link. A form will open for you to provide the type of tribute, the honoree's name, and if anyone should be notified of your donation. If you request to notify someone, you'll be asked to provide a name and contact information, and will be given the opportunity to add a personal note. You can select whether that note is visible to everyone (default) or only the person being notified. Alternately, you can donate to an existing memorial page by typing the person's name into the search field at the top of the page.