Event Organizer's Handbook - Terry Fox Foundation

SECTION 3: FundraisingThe Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for all things related to how theevent will raise funds including:Maximizing your revenue through:1. Encouraging team participation: teams are a great source of revenue.Work together with your Team Coordinator to seek out and encourageteam participation at your event.2. Hosting secondary fundraisers: there are tons of other ways to raise funds onyour event day and throughout the year. Consider some of the following asoptions for your campus:ON EVENT DAY:● Have a BBQ● Have a dunk tank● Have a raffle/silent auctionTHROUGHOUT THE YEAR:● Host a dance-a-thon● Put coin jars out at retail outlets around your town/campuscommunity: this is especially useful right before and rightafter your event.● Have a carwash Host a theme party Host a movie nightIf you are having a major secondary fundraiser during the year, be sure tokeep your provincial office in the loop so that we can provide you with anysupport you need.3. Promoting Online Fundraising: Your event is already set up to collect moneyonline because it was pre-registered with The Terry Fox Foundation. Make sureyou promote online donating in all your communications. It’s easy:Go to our website www.terryfox.orgClick on the TCC linkClick on the link “I want to join my campus event”Click “donate to a participate online”Fill in the participant information and you’re all set to go.Draft: Updated May 14th, 2013