fundraising

F U N D R A I S I N G

About Fundraising

Fundraising can often feel a bit overwhelming.

However, Team In Training has had years of experience in working with participants in achieving their fundraising goals. This experience has resulted in identifying successful fundraising methods. Please read through this page for fundraising tips and ideas.

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.

Sign up for your personal fundraising web page:

To create your fundraising page, sign up at:

          v http://etools.teamintraining.org/signin ~
               (your username and password would be your initial + last name ~ unless you changed them).

          v Quickstart Guide for your website instructions.

          v Already registered and have questions? Consult the FAQ page.

Fundraising Incentives

Deadline incentives for fundraising!

TNT Magnetic Bumper Sticker ~
          Raise $250.00 in online donations by November 7, 2009 or two weeks from when you signed up.

Team In Training T-Shirt Incentive ~
          All Teams ~ Raise $1000.00 in donations posted in Paycor by December 5, 2009.

TNT - Go Team! Training Socks ~
          Have only $600.00 left to raise in Paycor 4 weeks before Final Funds. ~ Deadlines:

          Carlsbad 1/2 Marathon   ~   Raised $1600.00 by December 10, 2009
          Mardi Gras Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 & Full Marathon   ~   Raised $3200.00 by January 14, 2010
          Los Angeles Marathon   ~   Raised $1800.00 by February 4, 2010

TNT Black Sports Duffle Bag & Water Bottle ~
          Raise $1000.00 OVER the minimum fundraising goal by your Final Funds Deadline!

Final Fundraising Incentive ~
All participants who meet or exceed their fundraising minimum by the final funds deadline will receive Transportation (if designated) & event weekend hotel accommodation, Race Entry, TNT Race Day Tank-Top or T-Shirt, ground transportation for event related activities and one TNT pasta & victory party celebration ticket.

Important Fundraising Documents:

          v GETTING STARTED PACKET - SPRING 2010

          v 105 Fundraising Ideas

          v Bracelet Order

          v Third Party Fundraising and Liability Release Agreement

          v Online Fundraising Campaign ~ Getting Started

          v Request for Donations ~ Auction

          v Request for Donations ~ Store

          v Corporate Sponsorship Proposal

          v Matching Gift Policies

          v How to Organize a Car Wash   ~   (and general tips on organizing any fundraiser)

Letter Writing:

Letter writing has proven to be the single most effective way of fundraising so send as many letters as you possibly can!

          v Most Important Points to Remember When Creating Your Letters

          v Sample Fundraising Letters

Donation Processing:

          v Spring 2010 Donation Processing Instructions

          v Extra Credit Card and Cash Donation Forms

          v Donations Tip Sheet

Where to send donations:

~ Be sure to include a Donation Processing Form ~

          The Leukemia-Lymphoma Society
          Greater Los Angeles Chapter
          Dept. #903
          P.O. Box 145900
          Cincinnati, OH   45250

Team In Training 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 $1,500.

Top 10 Fundraising Ideas

10. ~ Do not think of fundraising as asking for money or a loan. You are asking as an advocate for those in need.

9. ~ Do not discount anyone. While you may not have talked to that high school friend for a while, it is never too late to resume a friendship by telling them about your involvement with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

8. ~ Use those who are close to you as a "mini-committee" to reach your goal. Ask them to share their Rolodex, send out letters, help plan a party or find raffle prizes.

7. ~ You do not need to know all of your potential donors; it is okay to accept donations from people you do not know. Just remember to thank them. By carrying their fundraising letters everywhere they go, many Team In Training (TNT) participants have received donations in bars, the subway and from passengers in elevators in their offices or apartment buildings.

6. ~ Ask your boss.

5. ~ The best way to fundraise is to use a compination of techniques, including a fundraising letter, online fundraising, a party, corporate involvement, etc.

4. ~ Start early! There is a lot to be said for those people who get all of their fundraising done so that they can concentrate on their training as event weekend nears.

3. ~ Involve everyone you know. Most people find that their daily contacts supply plenty of potential donors. You would be surprised at how many people youknow, even casualy acquantances, who will support your efforts. Leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers affect more than those diagnosed with the disease.

2. ~ TNT is a program that allows people to experience the joy of helping others vicariously through you. When you participate in Team In Training, you represent not only your honored patient hero, you also represent all those who donated to your campaign. Make sure everyone realizes that their contribution will last much longer than the 30 seconds it takes to write a check or make an online donation. Mention your efforts whenever possible, you never know when someone has $20.00 burning a hole in their pocket.

And the No. 1 fundraising tip from Team In Training is .   .   .

1. ~   Ask,   Ask,   Ask!

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