Fundraising
Help—Frequently asked questions

How should I start fundraising?
We suggest that you begin by setting up a personal fundraising web page on the Story by Story^® web site. The site provides a variety of fundraising tools, including email templates, so you can easily recruit friends, family and colleagues to support your climb.

• Log in to the "My HQ" section in the top right-hand corner of www.storybystory.org to get started
• You should also read the "Getting started—MY HQ" page on the web site

Is there any fundraising requirement?
We require that each individual climber raise a minimum of $100 in total. If a climber wishes to donate $100 personally, that would satisfy the requirement as well.

What should my fundraising goal be?
We suggest that every climber try to raise at least $500. And if you are more ambitious (and we hope you are), inMotion's staff can help you determine your goal and suggest ways to reach it—call 646.442.1364 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Are there prizes or honors for the top fundraisers?
Yes, please check out the "Prizes and Incentives" page under "About Story by Story" on the web site. This section will be updated regularly in the weeks leading up to the event, so please check back often. We will also feature fundraising contests and updates in email blasts to all participants.

How can I see who has donated to me?
Go to the "My HQ" section on the Story by Story web site. Log in using the username and password that you received when you registered for the event. You can then view your donor list and the amounts that have been donated.

If someone made a donation to my climb, but I don't see the donation when I check My HQ, what went wrong?
Some supporters make the mistake of donating online to inMotion directly, rather than to an individual's fundraising page. An inMotion staff member can check if this occurred and move the donation to your account—call 646.442.1364 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please note that an anonymous donation cannot be transferred.

What should I do if someone mistakenly made a general donation to inMotion, rather than to my individual fundraising page?
Please see the question above.

Can I transfer my donation from one climber to another (as in cases where the original climber has dropped out of the event)?
Yes, an inMotion staff member can move the donation for you. Please call 646.442.1364 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please note that an anonymous donation cannot be transferred.

What if someone wants to support my climb by giving me a check or cash?
Please download a hard copy of the donation form. Once the form is filled out, mail the check (and hard copy of the donation form) to inMotion, Inc. at 100 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10005. Please discourage people from giving you cash. If you do receive cash, please deposit the cash in your bank account and write a check or money order payable to "inMotion Inc.," then mail the check/money order to inMotion (with the donation form, so it can be properly credited to the donor).

Is a donation to Story by Story tax-deductible?
Yes, inMotion is a 501(c)3 organization, and all donations are 100% tax-deductible. Upon making your online donation, automatically you will receive an email confirmation. Please keep a hard copy of the email as a receipt for your tax records. Donations made by check or cash will be acknowledged by letter after the event.

How does inMotion utilize the contributions from Story by Story?
You can visit our web site at www.inmotiononline.org for more information about our mission and the free legal services we provide to New York City women and their families.