 |
Bobbee's Buddies Walk Team |
How can you raise $1000s for the Walk to Defeat ALS™?
Follow the Fundraising Top 10 List
10. Have FUN!
What are the first 3 letters of fundraising? F-U-N! The more fun you have asking people for support, the more successful you will be.
9. Register Online and set up your Team Walk Page
The best way to register for the Walk is online. By registering online, your team will receive a Team Walk Page where friends, family and coworkers can donate to you directly online or join your Walk Team.
8. Customize your Team Walk Page Photo & Story
After registering online, take a few minutes to customize your Team Walk Page with a photo and story. Participants who update these pages with their own photos and messages raise 10 to 12 times more $$$, than those who leave the provided images and messages.
7. Set Walk Team & Personal Goals
How much money do you hope to raise for the Walk? How much will your Walk Team raise? How many walkers would you like to have as part of the Walk Team? Setting goals gives you and your supporters something for which to strive.
6. Launch a Letter-Writing Campaign
One of the easiest and most effective ways to raise money for the Walk is to launch a Letter-Writing Campaign. By simply drafting a “Dear family and friends” letter/email explaining why you are participating in Walk and asking for support, you can reach many potential supporters. Participants who send letters/emails to their contacts raise on average of 5 to 10 times more money than those who fundraise alternative ways.
5. Host a Shindig at Home or Work
Everyone loves a party! Host a part at home or work and ask for contributions from guests when they arrive. Try a barbeque, pizza party, luau, ice cream social, movie or bingo night, progressive dinner…whatever you desire.
4. Encourage Online Donations
The average check or cash donation a walker receives is $25, while the average online donation is over $60. Ask your supporters to make donations directly online by visiting your Team Walk Page and quickly surpass your fundraising goal. Another perk? Donors receive instant acknowledgement letters for tax purposes via email when they contribute online.
3. Ask 10 people for $20 = $200
The average participant raises $200 for the Walk. You can easily do this by asking 10 people for $20 each. Or try asking 8 people for $25 each. You will be shocked how quickly you raise $200!
2. Use Matching Gifts
Matching Gifts programs are company sponsored programs that match employee contributions in support of efforts like the Walk. Corporate matching gifts are a great way for donors to maximize personal contributions to the Walk and increase the impact of their gifts - quickly turning a $50 donation into $100, $150 or more! Ask your company if they have a Matching Gifts program.
Again, Launch a Letter-Writing Campaign!!!
This is the #1 way to fundraise! All walkers should plan send their own letters/emails to friends and family asking for support and contributions. If you would like assistance in writing your message, simply call the Chapter office. We have lots of sample letters and tips to get you started!
See the Documents below for More Fundraising Tips and Ideas!
