Event FAQs
Event
How long is the campaign?
All money raised between now and June 26 will be counted in the campaign. The website will remain active for one week following the event in case there are any delayed gifts. Johns Hopkins begins a new fiscal year on July 1, so please contact the Office of Development if you are aware of any late donations.
Is there going to be another race?
Absolutely! We needed to pivot this year due to a number of factors outside our control. We hope to share news of the plans for 2023 at the Reunite and Reignite: Stride and Thrive Garden Party so we hope you will join us!
Where will this year’s in-person event be held?
We are hosting our first annual Reunite and Reignite: Stride and Thrive Garden Party at the beautiful Elkridge Furnace Inn. The Inn is a top rated restaurant & historic property in the Maryland DMV area. Set at the banks of the Patapsco River, The Elkridge Furnace Inn is a place of history and tranquility.
What does the ticket price include?
The cost of the ticket will include a full farm-to-table dining experience with your KGOS community at the one-of-a-kind Elkridge Furnace Inn property. Parking is included and the event venue is handicap accessible. Faculty leadership from Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics will be there.
What is the event attire?
The Inn does not have a specific dress code, however guests will most likely arrive in their Sunday bests, which is a tad more formal than business casual.
Is the event ticket fully tax deductible?
The tax deductible portion of the event ticket is $65, which will go to support research and survivorship programming. The remaining portion of the ticket price covers the per person cost of the event. You can use the electronic receipt for your ticket purchase for your tax purposes.
Fundraising
Can any company become a sponsor?
In accordance with the Johns Hopkins Gift Acceptance Policy, all potential sponsors will be reviewed in advance to ensure the sponsorship affiliation falls in line with institutional standards for all accepted contributions. Please contact the Office of Development with any additional questions.
What can I do if a check is written out to me personally?
If a donation check has been written out to you personally, you may ask the donor to reissue the check to the Fund for Johns Hopkins Attn: Gynecology & Obstetrics, or contact the Development Office at 410.361.6397.
Can I mail in a cash donation?
It is not a good idea to send a cash donation in the mail. We recommend depositing the cash into your checking account and then making a donation online or sending in a personal check from your account.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to my page?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If your donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact the Development Office at 410.361.6397 or at GynObHopkins@jhmi.edu.
Can I enter a check online?
You can't enter a check online. What you can do is enter a check as a pledge, and then mail the check to the Fund for Johns Hopkins Attn: Gynecology & Obstetrics. This can be done in the fundraising section of your personal fundraising page. The status of the check will be pending until the check is received by the development office.
Where should checks be mailed to?
The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine
Attn: Gynecology & Obstetrics
750 E. Pratt St. Suite 1700
Baltimore, MD 21202
A donor is requesting a Tax ID number; what is that and how can I get it?
A Tax ID number identifies Johns Hopkins as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Many donors will request this number to validate their donation as tax-deductible. The Johns Hopkins Tax ID number is 52-0591656.
Not all of my donors are showing up in the Honor Roll. Why?
The “Donations” tab on an individual or team fundraising page lists all donations made and donors will be listed. If a donor chooses to remain anonymous, it will say “anonymous” rather than sharing their name with the donation made.
Where can I find a list of the people who have donated to me?
In the top left banner of your page you should see a “Donations” button with a drop down. Hover your mouse over the “Donations” button and a list should appear. Click the option for “Donations Received.” This should take you to your donations page.
How can I send a thank you email to my donors?
To easily send thank-you emails to donors, follow these steps:
- Hover your mouse over the "Donations" tab in the top bar.
- You should be taken to a new page that has all of your donations. On this page there are two options: Click the button that says, “Thank Your Donors” This will then allow you to select which individuals you’d like to send the thank you message too. After you’ve chosen your list, you hit “Send Thank You.” A pop up window will appear and allow you to type in your custom thank you email to send to your donors.
- Click "Donations Received" in the drop-down options.
- Click the link that says “Download Donor Report” This will download an excel spreadsheet with your donors name and email address.
*please note that if you receive a donation through your Facebook fundraiser it will only appear on this report as “Facebook Donor.” To thank your Facebook donors please go to Facebook and see which friends have donated to your fundraiser!*
Why am I receiving emails telling me that I've received a donation?
You are receiving these emails because we would like to keep you updated on your fundraising efforts. If you wish to stop receiving these updates, please login to your headquarters and edit your account preferences.
Is there still a fundraising minimum?
There is no fundraising minimum.
Donations
Can I make a donation to a team?
Yes. You can make a donation to an individual fundraiser on a team or you can make a general team donation.
Where should I mail donation checks?
All donations should be mailed to:
The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine
Attn: Gynecology & Obstetrics
750 E. Pratt St. Suite 1700
Baltimore, MD 21202
Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to: The Fund for Johns Hopkins, Attn: Gynecology & Obstetrics. Please make sure that in the memo it says the person's name who should be credited.
How do I find a participant's personal fundraising webpage?
Click on the home page and begin typing the first or last name. Your options will display as you type.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to a participant's fundraising account?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If an online donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact us.
What happens if I check the checkbox to "cover processing fees"?
If you check this checkbox, you will be charged the amount indicated next to the checkbox. This amount will also be visible to the non-profit. However, on the fundraising page, your intended - initial donation amount will be displayed.
Are donations tax-deductible?
All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Anyone who donates online, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt via email.
For Canadian donations made online with a credit card, will the amount entered be in U.S. dollars?
Yes. For Canadian donations made online with a credit card, the amount entered in the online donation form will be in U.S. dollars.
Do all donors who mail their donations receive a receipt?
Any donor who mailed their donation and provided an address will receive a receipt via mail once the donation has been processed. If you made your donation in installments, you will receive a receipt each time a monthly payment is processed.
If you have made a donation and not yet received your receipt, please contact the Development Office at GynObHopkins@jhmi.edu.
Do all donors who contribute online receive a receipt?
Yes, anyone who donates online, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt via email.
What is Johns Hopkins' Tax ID number?
A Tax ID number identifies Johns Hopkins as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Organization. The Johns Hopkins Tax ID number is 52-0591656
How do I add a dedication when I make a donation?
When you make a donation online, you can designate what you want to appear as your recognition name on the participant's Honor Roll. This may be your name, or it could be something such as "From the whole Wolf family" or "in memory of Aunt Cathy."
