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Westchester/Hudson Valley
1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 130
White Plains, NY10605
ph: (914) 949-0084
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Fundraising Tips

 

How to raise $1,500 in just six weeks:

Week 1:

  • Start by sponsoring yourself = $25.
  • 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.


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