Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon for Via
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Fundraising Tools – Raise $1,500 in six weeks
I walk to strengthen
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 Week 1:
- Start by sponsoring yourself = $25.
- Send out at least 25 letters and emails to friends and family (ask for a minimum donation of $26) = $650.
Week 2:
 Follow up on your fundraising letters and emails. - Ask three additional family members (minimum donation of $26 each) = $78.
- Ask five friends to sponsor you (minimum donation of $26 each) = $130.
- Ask two co-workers to sponsor you (minimum of $26 each) = $52.
- Check with your company's human resource department to see if they offer matching gifts.
Week 3:
- Ask three additional co-workers to sponsor you (minimum donation of $26 each) = $78.
- Plan a fundraising party with at least 25 people (e.g. 50% of split cover charge of $20 for a happy hour) = $250.
Week 4:
 Ask five neighbors to sponsor you (minimum donation of $15 each) = $75
Week 5:
- Ask your boss for a company contribution = $50
Week 6:
- Ask three businesses you frequent for a donation (i.e. doctor, dentist, dry cleaners, etc., $37 each) = $111
Grand Total $1,500!
For more information, contact:
Gina Stano, Special Events
g.stano@vianet.org | 484-893-5389
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