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Fundraising Tips and Ideas

You have your running number, your Right To Play vest and a training plan – now what?

There are many ways to raise cash for your sponsorship – here are a few ideas to get you started. We are always on the phone or at the end of an email if you want any advice or support.

At Home

Host a meal at home and ask your guests to donate what they would normally spend on an evening out. This is a great way to raise money and have some social time with your nearest and dearest at the same time.

Are you running a marathon? Host a marathon meal. Invite your friends to your home for a meal with a difference. Once at the door, they pick a ticket out of a hat. While most of your guests will get a marathon meal – hearty spaghetti Bolognese, for example, something that will keep your training on track – one guest has to eat basic rations. Your guests pay for the meal in advance, and the unlucky person has a glimpse of the inequality felt by the children that we work in poor countries. Of course, a little bilateral food aid at the meal means your guest will not go hungry.

Where you work

Approach your company and see if they will sponsor you for the event. Ask them if they will donate a pound for every pound that you raise, helping you to double your total! Some companies are prepared to match your sponsorship.

Ask suppliers to your company whether they may be willing to sponsor you on the challenge. Remember - they rely on your company for business and are often found to be a good contact and very supportive with sponsorship. Make sure that you ask your employer first before contacting people to make sure this is not against company policy.

 Get your event on the company web site.

 Run a sweepstake. Sponsors can try and win a prize by guessing your finish time.

 Change your email signature at work and/or home to include your on-line sponsorship link - this will ensure every email you send has the potential to generate sponsorship.

Online

Set yourself up with a free on-line fundraising page www.justgiving.com. It is easy to email your link and get people to donate on-line and it takes care of the Gift Aid too! This means that for every £1 donated an extra 28p goes straight to Right To Play at no extra cost to your sponsors.

Media Coverage

Talk to local newspapers to see if they would be willing to write a news story about you. Through this you can advertise your fundraising efforts and thank your company sponsors. If they take a picture you could wear a Right To Play t-shirt or a t-shirt bearing the company logos of those who are sponsoring you.

Press releases to local newspapers not only advertise the fundraising events you are holding for the Challenge, but also create more interest from local individuals and businesses who may be willing to donate prizes or help through sponsorship.

We will add you to our web site with a link to your 'justgiving' page. Just send your details along with a picture to redballclub@righttoplay.com.

Plan in advance - Get a group of people together to help you. Schedule the organising, work out costs and try to get as much for free or at a reduced rate as you can. Organise a bar for the night - don't forget the licence.

Tell everyone - the more people who attend the greater your revenue. Promote it well.

 

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