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• Be • Be • Make • Learn • Send • Ask • Ask • 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 payday! on 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 5 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
een said that people don’t give to causes – people give to people. The most effective way of raising money for the Walk to Defeat ALS to conduct your own letter writing campaign. You won’t fail if you follow these steps; and that’s a promise! It’s WRITE YOUR LETTER— What’s your story? Explain the Walk and why you are participating. Urge your donors to go online to make a donation on your behalf. It’s fast, easy, and secure! Also, sure you include a your letter asking that check donations be mailed directly to (be sure to include the team captains name and contact information). We want to ensure that you get make credit for all donations. Ask that checks be made payable to The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter. It’s great to mention that all donations are tax deductible! TAX ID 68-0159292. When writing a fundraising letter, you should always invite people to walk with you and your Team! proper 100% of funds raised will support our patients through support groups, research, respite care, loan closet and durable medical equipment grants. Email Fundraising Campaign 6 got involved with the Walk to Defeat ALS because it’s a fun way to raise awareness for ALS and everyone shares in the vision to one day find a cure for ALS.“ PAL , Sacramento, CA. “I
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