Copyright (c) 2006 - 2008
Special Olympics Maryland Baltimore County. All Rights Reserved.
Created by The Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation Authorized and
Accredited by Special Olympics International for the Benefit of
Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities.
START A TEAM
The best way to be successful at
fundraising is to have the support of others, starting a team is the
best way. Get a group of co-workers, classmates, friends, or even your
entire fraternity or sorority together. Set a goal as a team and get
started today.
BE FIRST
Those who start early usually raise the most money and reach their personal goal with ease.
TEAM LEADER
Pick a team leader, somebody who knows how to keep everyone motivated and keep everything organized.
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COMPETITION
Everybody likes to
win. If you are walking with a team make fundraising a competition. See
who can contact the most people, who can get the most people to give a
donation or who can raise the most money. If you are walking with
co-workers make an office trophy to compete for, or let the winner pick
a gift certificate to the place they like to eat lunch. You could even
challenge another department or even another company. If you are
walking with friends the winner could receive their car cleaned, their
lawn mowed, or their house cleaned. Be creative and have FUN!
PROGRESS
Us your fundraising page to keep track of your progress. It will help remind you of the goal that you want to reach.
BUSINESS
If there is a business that you frequent ask them to sponsor you. Your loyalty means something to them.
100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Remind people that
Special Olympics MD, Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit organization.
Donations to which are deductible to the fullest extent by law.
COMMUNICATION
Call, visit, e-mail,
instant message, text message and write everyone you know and ask them
to be a sponsor. You may convince somebody to join you for the
Inspiration Walk.
