Fundraising

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Important Fundraising Documents:

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.

Letter writing:

Letter writing has proven to be the single most effective way of fundraising. Download sample letters here.

Where to send donations:

The Leukemia-Lymphoma Society
Greater Los Angeles Chapter
Dept#903
PO box 145900
Cincinnati, Ohio 452

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 $1500

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 awhile, it's 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's 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 combination of techniques, including a raffle, a fundraising letter, online fundraising, a party, corporate involvement, etc.

4. Start early! There's 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'd be surprised at how many people you know - even casual acquaintances - 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 burning a hole in their pocket.

And the No. 1 fundraising tip from Team In Training is... 1. Ask, ask, ask!