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* * * FUNDRAISING TIPS FOR TEAM HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS™ * * *
1. Create your own race series - choose a year of races you want to participate in and raise money for your series. Paul Kelly, a
current team member is doing 2008 Miles Of Hope. He is raising money and awareness for all of the races he participates in. By emailing his
friends, families and coworkers about his series he can keep them updated about his progress, share stories about the people he is meeting along the
way and most importantly the people his efforts are supporting. Paul is a wheelchair racer.
Create your series
2. Set up an online fundraising campaign and email yourpotential donors. With email you can send stories of the people you are suppporting, pictures of you
training and finishing your race. You will also be bale to track your donations, email thanks yous and watch your progress as your donors respond to
your requests. Use the guidelines below to create a very successful fundraising campaign:
HOW TO RAISE $1,200 IN JUST SIX WEEKS:
WEEK 1:
Start by sponsoring yourself = $25
Send out at least 25 letters and emails to friends and family (asking for a minimum donation of $25) = $625
WEEK 2:
Follow up on your fundraising letters and emails.
Ask three additional family members (minimum donation of $25 each) = $75.
Ask five friends to sponsor you (minimum donation of $20 each) = $100.
Ask two co-workers to sponsor you (minimum of $20 each) = $40.
Check with your company's human resource department to see if they offer matching gifts.
WEEK 3:
Ask three additional co-workers to sponsor you (minimum donation of $20 each) = $60.
Plan a fundraising party with at least 10 people (e.g. 50% of split cover charge of $20 for a happy hour) = $100
WEEK 4:
Ask five neighbors to sponsor you (minimum donation of $10 each) = $50
WEEK 5:
Ask your boss for a company contribution = $50
WEEK 6:
Ask three businesses you frequent for a donation (e.g. doctor, dentist, dry cleaners, etc., $25 each) = $75
For questions or comments:
Email Team Hope For The Warriors™
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