Ways to Support On Belay

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Every day, children in your community learn that someone they love has cancer. It is scary, isolating, and lonely. With your support, we provide them with an understanding community of peers who know exactly what they are going through, the opportunity to uncover their inner resilience, and a fun day just about them, not cancer.

As a non-profit, donations and volunteer support keep us running.

Transform a child’s life today by making a gift to support our programs.

If your preferred method doesn’t appear below, email us or call 866 44 BELAY ext 1 (866-442-3529 ext 1)

Ways To Give

“On Belay” is a term between climbers to signal a new challenge, a shared responsibility, and the readiness to secure, support, and, most importantly, build trust. Support comes in many forms, and we encourage you to get involved. Your tax-deductible gift will provide a child with an opportunity of a lifetime.

  • Are you interested in giving online today in support of our mission?

    Click here to make a secure online gift by credit/debit card.

  • Checks made payable to On Belay can be mailed to:

    On Belay
    PO Box 391
    Newmarket, NH 03857

    Cash donations can be coordinated by emailing Madeline at madeline@on-belay.org.

  • When you join our amazing community of “Belayers,” you become a part of a special group of people reaching out each month to provide support for our On Belay kids.

    Just $10 a month sends one child to an On Belay program.

    Click here to become a Belayer today!

  • Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees.

    This is a great way to maximize your personal contributions to On Belay and increase the impact of your gift!

    By taking advantage of your company’s matching gift program, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of your contribution.

    Reach out to your company’s Human Resources Department to find out if your company has a matching gift policy.

  • When you make a gift to On Belay in honor of or in memory of a loved one, you are not only supporting the kids in our program, but you recognize those that you love in a very special way.

    Making a tribute gift is a special way to honor, remember, or celebrate important occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and graduations, or to honor a friend or family member.

    Making a tribute gift in memory of a loved one or special friend who has passed is also a lovely way to remember them as well as support the children in our program.

    If you wish to notify the honoree or his or her family of your gift, please provide contact information when you make your gift. The amount of the gift is not disclosed.

    Gifts may be made online, by phone (866-442-3529 ext 1) or by mail:

    PO Box 391
    Newmarket, NH 03857

  • If you would like to include On Belay in an obituary announcement, we recommend the following wording that can be personalized to your needs:

    Memorial contributions may be made to On Belay in lieu of flowers. Please direct your gift to On Belay’s general fund in memory of [name]. Gifts may be made online (link to donation form), by phone at 866-442-3529 ext 1, or by mail: On Belay, PO Box 391, Newmarket, NH 03857.

    For information on how to start a memorial gift fund or if you have any other questions please email Madeline Brooks at madeline@on-belay.org or call 866-442-3529 ext 1.

  • Are you interested in making a gift or recurring donation from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? Grants made to On Belay through Donor Advised Funds can be designated for On Belay to use wherever the need is greatest or aligned with areas that match our supporters’ interest, such as a specific program or youth from specific areas. Click here to make your DAF gift easily online today!

  • Is your organization interested in supporting our On Belay kids and their families? Become an Adventure Ally! Join your neighbors and friends in supporting your community members facing a cancer diagnosis of someone they love. Read more about our Adventure Ally program HERE.

    Interested in becoming an Adventure Ally for On Belay or learning more? Please email us at madeline@on-belay.org or call 866 44 BELAY ext 1 (866-442-3529 ext 1)

  • Does your organization support local nonprofits through donations or grants from a community giving or foundation arm?

    You can find a flyer to share with your Grant Committee HERE. Or reach out to our Executive Director, Madeline Brooks (madeline@on-belay.org, 866-442-3529 ext. 1).

On Belay relies on the generosity of our donors and volunteers.
Almost 100% of our donations go directly into supporting our programs!

To give you an idea of how far your donation can go:

Support FAQs

  • On Belay relies on the generosity of our donors and volunteers. Every dollar goes a long way in supporting our programs!

    To give you an idea of how far your donation can go:

    $75 – Covers the snacks for on On Belay program

    $150 – Sponsors one child at a day On Belay program

    $250 – Sponsors one child on an overnight On Belay program

    $500 – Sponsors 3 kids at an On Belay program

    $1,000 – Covers the cost of transportation on an overnight program

    $2,500 – Covers the site expenses for one On Belay program

  • Becoming a monthly donor can be a great way to support On Belay on a consistent basis. Don’t worry about if you remember to donate at the end of the year, set your monthly donation and forget it!

    Monthly donations allow On Belay a reliable and sustainable revenue source that allows us to plan ahead and grow our programs sustainably.

    A $25 monthly donation would provide 3 kids with the opportunity to gain a supportive community of peers at our day programs!

    Become a monthly giver, otherwise known as a “belayer,” today! Made a donation HERE.

  • Having your donation matched by your employer is a great way to amplify the impact of your donation. Turn your $300 contribution into $600 easily with an employer match!

    The easiest way to learn about your organizations donation matching programs is to reach out to your HR team. If forms need to be filled out by On Belay, send them to madeline@on-belay.org. We will make sure to reach out when we receive your employers matching donation!

  • We love local businesses who love to give back!

    If you think your organization is a great fit for supporting On Belay, reach out to our Executive Director, Madeline Brooks, at madeline@on-belay.org or at 866-442-3529 ext 1 for more information!

Volunteer With Us

Interested in supporting our On Belay kids and families with your time and/or talent? Learn about our different volunteer opportunities here!

Accountability

At On Belay, we strive to bring the same level of commitment and integrity to our donors and partners that we do to the kids and families we serve. We take our responsibility seriously, whether we’re stewarding private resources or corporate support. As our impact and reach broaden, our values remain steadfast. Almost 100% of our donations go directly into our programming. Review any of our annual filings here.