As part of our sponsorship, John Hancock donates over a thousand Boston Marathon entries through our Marathon Non-Profit Program. Runners pledge to raise money for select organizations in exchange for these coveted bibs. These resources are intended for Non-Profit Partners that have been accepted into the program.
Fundraising
As part of John Hancock's program, the company provides its non-profit partners with a centralized online fundraising platform on GivenGain. Use of GivenGain as the exclusive online charitable fundraising platform is required.
Communicating about the Program
[Organization name] is proud to be an official Partner of John Hancock in the Marathon Non-Profit Program. The Non-Profit Program provides over 1,000 Boston Marathon® bibs to select non-profit organizations throughout the community, which provides organizations with a significant fundraising opportunity. Last year, John Hancock Non-Profit Runners raised over $10M for their causes.
Branding
As a participant of the John Hancock Non-Profit Program, we require usage of the John Hancock logo on all of your printed materials, including, but not limited to, promotional merchandise, singlets, website and social media, or any other clothing products. Only the approved John Hancock logo is permitted for use.
Important dates
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April 13, 2021
B.A.A. Official Charity Program and JH Non-Profit Program kickoff meeting
April 20, 2021
Team recruitment launches
May 25, 2021
Registration opens
June 30, 2021
Registration closes
October 11, 2021
125th Boston Marathon
October 22, 2021
Fundraising deadline
Annual reports due
Non-Profit Program contacts
John Hancock
Ashley Wheeler
Senior Manager, John Hancock
ashley_wheeler@jhancock.com