Celebrating 18 Years!

Fundraising Tips

Set a fundraising goal. Challenge yourself and aim high. (e.g. $1,000). Let everyone know this is your goal.
Ask one person a day to sponsor you - and don't be afraid to ask! People like to help out, are usually supportive and very generous.
Ask for a pledge of at least $20. Most people will be able to give that much or more. If they can't, they'll let you know. Every donation, large or small, counts.
Send a fundraising letter to everyone in your address book and on your e-mail list (click here to see a sample letter.) Explain why you are participating and state your fundraising goal. Also, include a self-addressed stamped envelope, making it easier to send back a donation. If you've participated before, explain why you are participating again, thank them for their past support and let them know your new goal for this year.
Record a message about the event on your answering machine or voicemail.
Hang your pledge sheet up along with a poster, in a visible area at work or school. Your colleagues will see it and make a pledge without you having to ask. Extra pledge sheets and posters can be downloaded or are available by contacting the Against the Tide line at 800-649-6222 or email at info@mbcc.org.
Help potential donors visualize what the event is like. If you've participated in previous years and have photos, copy and use them in your fundraising letters.
Double your pledges! Find out if your company has a matching gift program by contacting your Human Resources Department.
If you know someone who likes to swim, kayak, walk or run, encourage her/him to become a participant and help her/him raise money.
If you are participating on behalf of a company or organization, set up a competition between departments to see who can raise the most money. Offer a prize for the winners or have one department take the other out for lunch.
Ask local businesses that you frequent for a donation (e.g. hair salons, dry cleaners, swim clubs, gym). They may want to sponsor you!
Coordinate a bake sale, car wash or other lunchtime event at work or school.
Don't forget to pledge yourself!

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								*Celebrating 18 Years!*


Fundraising Tips Set a fundraising goal. Challenge yourself and aim high. (e.g. $1,000). Let everyone know this is your goal. Ask one person a day to sponsor you - and don't be afraid to ask! People like to help out, are usually supportive and very generous. Ask for a pledge of at least $20. Most people will be able to give that much or more. If they can't, they'll let you know. Every donation, large or small, counts. Send a fundraising letter to everyone in your address book and on your e-mail list (click here to see a sample letter.) Explain why you are participating and state your fundraising goal. Also, include a self-addressed stamped envelope, making it easier to send back a donation. If you've participated before, explain why you are participating again, thank them for their past support and let them know your new goal for this year. Record a message about the event on your answering machine or voicemail. Hang your pledge sheet up along with a poster, in a visible area at work or school. Your colleagues will see it and make a pledge without you having to ask. Extra pledge sheets and posters can be downloaded or are available by contacting the Against the Tide line at 800-649-6222 or email at info@mbcc.org. Help potential donors visualize what the event is like. If you've participated in previous years and have photos, copy and use them in your fundraising letters. Double your pledges! Find out if your company has a matching gift program by contacting your Human Resources Department. If you know someone who likes to swim, kayak, walk or run, encourage her/him to become a participant and help her/him raise money. If you are participating on behalf of a company or organization, set up a competition between departments to see who can raise the most money. Offer a prize for the winners or have one department take the other out for lunch. Ask local businesses that you frequent for a donation (e.g. hair salons, dry cleaners, swim clubs, gym). They may want to sponsor you! Coordinate a bake sale, car wash or other lunchtime event at work or school. Don't forget to pledge yourself!
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