Fundraising
By taking part in this event, you are helping to make a difference to people with disability and their families. This iconic South Australian event has a rich history with support from yourself, and others like you in the community, helping to make an incredible difference to thousands of Novita families.
where to start
Set your goal
The first thing you need to decide with your crew is if you are going to aim for the minimum fundraising amount of $6,000, aim for a little higher, or completely smash your fundraising target! Let’s be honest, everyone wants the title of the highest fundraising crew on the run and fly the title’s flag all week and enjoy bragging rights!
customise your page
Add a picture to your page and add a personalised message in the ‘My Story Section’. Let everyone know why you and your crew got involved with the Mighty River Run and why Novita is a cause you want to support.
Donate to yourself
Self-donations prompt others to give. It’s a fact! The higher the first donation, the higher the average amount so donate $50, $100, the sky’s the limit, to set the standard for following donations.
Send an email
Email is a great way to ask family, friends and colleagues for support as you know they will see it and read it. Send an email to your network and tell them what you are doing, why you are doing it and ask for their support to reach your goal.
update facebook
Facebook and Instagram are the best platforms for sharing your story and asking your friends and followers for their support.
Some useful ways to use social media are:
Personalise your profile picture so everyone can see who you and your crew are.
Post weekly updates on your social media pages to share your progress, how far you are from your goal and of course, when you’ve reached it!
Don't always ask for money, share the fun you are having on the journey.
Posters & Resources
We have a range of posters and resources for you to use to help you spread the word about your goal of supporting kids living with disability.
Download yours below!
Resources
Poster TEMPLATE
Certificate template
Fundraiser logos
Social media tiles
Fundraise for a fun reward for your crew
$6,000
Flag for your boat and polo
$10,000
Free ice for the week
$15,000
Hall of Fame member
Hall of Fame Icon on polo and flag
$20,000
Hall of Fame member
Free fuel for the week and Hall of Fame icon on polo and flag
$25,000
Hall of Fame member
Invitation to watch an AFL game in season 2026 at Adelaide Oval in a corporate suite for your crew (match to be determined by West End). Hall of Fame icon on polo and flag
$30,000
Hall of Fame member
Accommodation upgraded all week for your crew and Hall of Fame icon on polo and flag
Highest Fundraiser
hall of fame member
Mighty River Run highest fundraiser trophy and Free captain's registration in 2026
10 Ways to Raise $6,000
We’ve canvassed some of our previous crew members to ask for ways you can reach your fundraising goals
Here are the ten top tips to reach $6,000 to support kids living with disability:
Bingo night at your local community venue - Ask Novita how we can help you to run a bingo night: you invite your mates, and Novita runs the bingo. There’s plenty of side games you can play to raise extra cash on the night too!
Trivia night at your local pub – Ask your local pub if they will let you use their venue for the night and get your mates to help spread the word. Get everyone to donate $10 to be part of the trivia quiz. You could also have a raffle for some bonus fundraising!
Morning tea/BBQ at work – Ask everyone to bring a donation for an “entry fee”. Go one further and hold a bake-off where everyone brings in their baked goods and it’s a gold coin donation to vote for the yummiest snack. The winner is whoever gets the most donations.
Bunnings BBQ – Get in touch with your local Bunnings for a day cooking snags.
Get personal – Share your personal reason for participating on our online profile page.
Film night – Have a chat to your local cinema about holding a film fundraiser. You can get a percentage of ticket sales, hold a raffle and get donations on the day.
Birthday - Ask friends and family to make a donation in lieu of a gift to support you
Hold a raffle - Get a prize donated and ask your colleagues, family and friends to buy tickets.
Set up a bad habits jar - You’d be surprised just how quickly it will fill up!
Feed your friends - Provide lunch or dinner for friends, family or colleagues in exchange for a donation.
Ways to raise money at any event include:
Ask venues to donate a percentage of event ticket sales
Ask local businesses to donate goods and services for a raffle and/or auction
Event sponsors
Lucky squares
Games where you pay to play
Mystery wine wall
Donation boxes
Tell suppliers it’s a charity event for a discount on venue hire, food, drinks etc. Don’t be afraid to ask for a charity discount! Trust us, it works
quick tips
We’ve got your back: more fundraising advice to give you the competitive edge
Ask your boss to dollar match what you raise. There’s no better way to double your impact and many businesses have a Corporate and Social Responsibility Policy as standard practice these days.
Golf Day - Get your family, your mates, your mates' mates and colleagues together for a day on the green for a good cause. Talk to your local golf course about charity golf day options.
Novita has Mighty River Run donation boxes that you are welcome to utilise over the course of your fundraising. These boxes can be placed at: your workplace reception or lunch room, your local supermarket, your coffee shop, the pub, or at your kid’s school or child care centre. You will be surprised how quickly small change can add up!
Ask your kids school if they can hold a casual clothes day for you, or a similar event!
Take on a challenge - keep growing that beard until the run, time to start that weight loss goal, time to wax the chest? Or pledge to shave your head once the run is completed?
Three ways for you to
bank your offline donations
Donate to yourself
Deposit funds received through an event or other offline activity into your bank account and transfer via an online donation to your own fundraising profile.
Send a cheque or money order
Please make the cheque or money order out to Novita and mail it to:
Novita Fundraising
341 Port Road
Hindmarsh
SA 5007
Bank proceeds
Deposit funds at any Commonwealth Bank or through your online bank account. Make sure to reference your deposit and email us at events@novita.org.au with the remittance.
Bank Details: Commonwealth Bank
Novita Services
BSB: 065-000
Account Number: 12018559
Reference: Your crew name
Any donation received through the mail or bank deposit can be added to your online fundraising profile as an ‘offline donation’ – just ask us how.
media
We strongly support awareness created by your activities relating to the 2025 Mighty River Run. However, we do ask that you liaise with Novita, or ask the media to correspond first through Novita, for all media enquiries.
For all media enquiries, or if approached by media, please notify events@novita.org.au
