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Face-to-Face Fundraising

Save the Children’s Face-to-Face (F2F) Fundraising program is one of the most effective and personal ways we connect with members of the public who want to help children in need. Every day, our passionate, trained fundraisers are out in communities sharing the urgent challenges children face — and the lifesaving support Save the Children provides in the U.S. and around the world.

Through these meaningful, in-person conversations, our Face-to-Face Fundraising teams raise awareness and inspire thousands of people each year to become recurring donors. Reliable, ongoing donations allow Save the Children to respond immediately when emergencies strike and to consistently address children’s most pressing needs — from malnutrition and education to protection and safety.

How Our Fundraisers Work

Save the Children partners with trusted fundraising agencies, Ascenta Group and BriteVox, to help us reach as many supporters as possible. Every fundraiser representing Save the Children is a paid, professional fundraiser who is trained to speak about our mission, programs, and the impact you can have as an ongoing supporter.

You can easily identify an official Save the Children fundraiser by: 

  • A Save the Children-branded red vest
  • A name badge displaying their name, ID number, and the agency they work for
  • A tablet used to securely collect donations

Our fundraisers are friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to answer your questions about how your recurring support helps children survive and thrive.

💡 Tip: If you have questions about the legitimacy of a fundraiser, you can always contact our Supporter Experience Center at [email protected] or call 1-800-728-3843 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. EST).

Where We Work

Save the Children’s F2F fundraisers work in cities across the country in a variety of settings. You may meet one of our teams on a busy public sidewalk, going door-to-door in your neighborhood, tabling at a farmers market or shopping center or at a special event. If you meet one of our teams in your community, we encourage you to say hello and learn more about how you can get involved. 

Our teams are primarily located in the metro areas listed here, but they love to travel to inspire people in towns and cities around the country. 

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • San Diego, CA
  • San Jose, CA
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Denver, CO
  • Orlando, FL
  • Reno, NV
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Nashville, TN
  • Dallas, TX
  • Salt Lake City, UT

💡 Tip: If you have questions about the legitimacy of a fundraiser, you can always contact our Supporter Experience Center at [email protected] or call 1-800-728-3843 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. EST).

F2F: Frequently Asked Questions

You always can identify one of our fundraisers by their red Save the Children vest, ID badge and Save the Children branded electronic donation form. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of a F2F fundraiser, please contact our Supporter Experience Center at [email protected] or 1-800-728-3843, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (EST).

Supporters who sign up through F2F fundraising can pledge a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual recurring gift using a credit or debit card. All gifts are processed through a secure donation platform on an iPad or tablet. We cannot accept donations through digital wallets, one-time gifts, cash, checks, gifts-in-kind or other donation methods.

Not ready to take action with a fundraiser? Don’t worry, you can sign up to support us here!

If you wish to make a gift to Save the Children, we encourage you to check out Team Tomorrow, our recurring giving program, or contact our Supporter Experience Center at [email protected] or 1-800-728-3843, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (EST).

Absolutely! Protecting your personal and financial information is our number one priority. That’s why our fundraisers use a secure web-based donation platform to collect information electronically in compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) regulations for financial data security. You can find our Privacy Policy on our website.

100% of every donation made through face-to-face fundraising goes to Save the Children. We pay a fee to our agencies for every new donor from a dedicated fundraising budget, not from donations made by the new donor. Save the Children invests wisely in fundraising activities to ensure we have the greatest impact possible for children. Financial reports are available on our website.

Team Tomorrow is a way to connect you with the causes you care about most — including Inequality, Conflict, the Climate Crisis, and Poverty in the U.S. — by offering a personalized supporter experience. You choose the issue that matters most to you, and we’ll update you on how your recurring donation helps us partner with children, communities, and local organizations to tackle that issue and more. You’ll receive resources to help you advocate on behalf of children to create even more impact.

If you recently donated with one of our F2F fundraisers, thank you! You are now part of a community of committed ongoing supporters that helps to create a better tomorrow for children each and every day.

Immediately following signup, you’ll receive:

  • A Thank You Email with the details of your recurring gift
  • A Thank You SMS with a link to our website to learn more about Save the Children
  • A Thank You Postcard with all of the details of your recurring gift and how to get in touch
  • A Welcome Call – either at signup or within the first days after your donation – to thank you for your generosity and verify the details of your ongoing support

In the days and weeks following signup, you’ll receive:

  • A Welcome Email with access to your online account
  • A Welcome Kit in the mail within the first 30 days as a supporter
  • Regular Program Updates by email, mail and SMS that feature stories about children and the impact of your support

Professional fundraising agencies provide the fundraising expertise and staffing capacity that we need to have the maximum impact for kids. F2F fundraising is also a fun and rewarding way for many people to make a living working for a cause they believe in.

Save the Children offers other opportunities for supporters to volunteer and get involved! If you’re interested in volunteering, please check out the Volunteer page on our website.

Communication preference updates and other actions can be taken through your online account. Check your welcome materials to find information for how to access this resource.

You can also call or email our Supporter Experience Center at 1-800-728-3843, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (EST).

If you have any questions or would like to share feedback about a recent interaction, please contact our Supporter Experience Center at [email protected] or 1-800-728-3843, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (EST).

The Professional Face-to-Face Fundraising Association (PFFA) is the self-regulatory association for the face-to-face fundraising industry in the United States. The role of the PFFA is to support the ethical, effective, and sustainable practice of face-to-face fundraising. 

Both Save the Children and our agency partners are proud members of the PFFA. PFFA members adhere to the PFFA Code of Conduct and other industry standards and best practices to ensure that our fundraisers have professional and meaningful interactions with prospective donors and the public. 

Save the Children is a Proud Member of the PFFA