Fundraising
Tips
Get Online! – Participants who fundraise online have a higher pledge average because they reach more people – put a link on your facebook or myspace page and e-mail everyone you know!
Be
Optimistic! – Have
a positive attitude; excitement is highly contagious.
Pledge
Yourself! – It makes others more willing
to support your efforts.
Ask
Anyone and Everyone! – If you don’t
ask, they won’t give! Ask everyone you know to
either join your team or pledge.
Ask
for a Specific Amount! – Set a Goal! Tell
everyone what your average pledge has been and then ask
them to beat it.
Ask
Previous Sponsors! – Remember to contact
people who donated previous years and ask them to increase
their pledge.
Get
Matching Gifts! – Contact your HR department
to find out if your company has a corporate matching
gift program.
Speak
at Your Next Organization Meeting! – If
you’re a member of an association, club or other
group, ask for their support.
Keep
Your Pledge Sheet with You at All Times! – This
way you’ll never miss an opportunity to collect
pledges.
Collect
Your Pledge Money Up Front! – This cuts
down on the amount of work you have to do.
Host
Your Own Enerflex MS Walk Booster Night! – Send
invitations, serve refreshments, make arrangements to
have a representative from the MS Society speak … then
ask for pledges for those in attendance.
Do it as a team!
Whether your walking, cycling or golfing to end MS, it's more fun doing it as a team. The best part is the MS Society staff is here to help. We provide everything you need to create a fun-filled team of people you'd like to walk, ride or golf with - family, friends, co-workers, hockey buddies, book club members - you get the idea. Experience the camaraderie and excitement of a team while helping us end MS!
The team concept is simple, it is 4 plus more! We invite you to join with at least three of your friends, family and co-workers to create your own team. All you need to do is come up with a team name and we will take care of the rest! Our staff will reduce the demand on your time and resources with on-going support and motivational activities and incentives.
For more information on how to get you team started please contact the staff listed at the bottom of this page.
Create a team, Create a future free of MS!
