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help you earn fabulous prizes for going above and Stay
Putting the FUN in
Fundraising! Have Bake Sale,
Wash, or Yard Sale. Hold a 50/50 raffle Car
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a shirt! Let people sign an ALS t-shirt for $5.00 and then wear the shirt Sign
the Walk. Cinema Day! Show a movie at during
and charge admission. lunchtime
Fundraising—Tips for successful fundraising!
Be optimistic. Excitement is highly contagious and potential sponsors should feel how enthusiastic you are about their contributions.
Be Committed. When you raise funds for the ALS Association, you are directly helping people living with ALS in the Greater Sacramento area and funding research about this mysterious disease.
Make the first pledge yourself. When your friends and family
members see your name and contribution, they will know how
you are.
Learn As Much As You Can About ALS. Call us to request brochures about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Chapter serious Send Emails. Send an announcement of your plan to programs.
in the Walk to Defeat ALS to friends, business associates, church members, family and old acquaintances. participate
Pledge Sheet for small and large donors. Tell sponsors what
beyond. More importantly, you’ll feel good know- ing that you made a difference in the life of some- one with ALS.
Don’t be shy about asking. The #1 reason people
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give is that they’re not asked. don’t
Ask for a Specific Amount. Consider keeping a separate your average gift has been and challenge them to beat it.
Ask for Donations on Pay Day. Timing is very important. When you ask is almost as important as Who you ask.
Stay motivated! Keep in mind sponsorships can