Send out at least 25 letters and emails to friends and family (ask
for a minimum donation of $26) = $650.
Week 2:
Follow up on your fundraising letters and emails.
Ask three additional family members (minimum donation of $26 each) =
$78.
Ask five friends to sponsor you (minimum donation of $26 each) = $130.
Ask two co-workers to sponsor you (minimum of $26 each) = $52.
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 $26
each) = $78.
Plan a fundraising party with at least 25 people (e.g. 50% of split
cover charge of $20 for a happy hour) = $250.
Week 4:
Ask five neighbors to sponsor you (minimum donation of $15 each) = $75
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., $37 each) = $111
Grand Total $1500
Fundraising is even easier now with online fundraising. When you
register for Team In Training you will receive your own personal Web site which
you can personalize and encourage people to visit your site, see what you are
doing for the Society and donate immediately.
