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PARTICIPANT FUNDRAISING PACKET Tips and tools to make the most of your participation.
RainbowsUnited.org #RainbowsGLOW
facebook.com/RainbowsUnited @RainbowsUnited twitter.com/RainbowsUnited
Mission: Rainbows United, Inc. enhances the lives of children with special needs and their families by bringing together community resources and providing customized services.
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES By raising funds for Rainbows, you will ensure needed services are available for local children with special needs. Thank you for your commitment!
$125 | LED Arm Band
$250 | Commemorative Shirt
By raising $125, you will help provide two speech therapy sessions for a child
By raising $250, you will help provide two hours of mental health services for a child.
$500 | iHome Speaker
$1,000 | Fitbit Zip
By raising $500, you will help provide necessities such as: durable medical equipment, diapers, supplies and medications.
By raising $1,000, you will help provide hearing aids for a child whose family might not otherwise be able to afford them.
Incentives are based on totals raised by individual. To qualify for incentives, you must be registered as a Run|Walk participant and turn in funds on or before May 20, 2017. Items will be delivered 6-8 weeks post event. Rainbows reserves the right to substitute items based on availability.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO BUILDING YOUR TEAM & FUNDRAISING CREATE YOUR OFFICIAL TEAM PAGE Include your own images and personal story as well as inspiring quotes and a welcome message for your team members.
USE CUSTOMIZABLE EMAILS Already registered? To get your friends, family and coworkers to join or donate to your team, login to your headquarters and send customizable emails by using pre-made templates. Also, use the “My Connections” worksheet included in this packet to help identify potential team members.
CREATE SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ Like Rainbows United, Inc.’s Facebook page and share our Facebook posts and event with your friends, family and co-workers. Take advantage of Twitter and Instagram to spread the word. Be sure to use #RainbowsGLOW on social media related to the event! facebook.com/RainbowsUnited
@RainbowsUnited
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HOST A GATHERING This can be a simple meet-and-greet at a coffee shop or a pizza party. Use the opportunity to explain your connection to the cause, recruit more team members, set goals and distribute information about the event.
SET TEAM TARGETS Aim high for fundraising and recruitment goals. Work with team members to set individual goals, set daily or weekly goals and create an overall team goal. Identify people to help recruit, motivate and organize the team. There will be prizes for the largest team, the team who raises the most money, etc.
MOTIVATE Send out weekly encouraging emails. Set-up a weekly training walk/run. Brainstorm fun prizes to award different milestones. Establish a Facebook group to report progress and have team members “like” the group. Celebrate when a team members reaches a goal, recruits a new member or comes up with a fundraising idea.
SEND PERSONAL THANK YOU NOTES This can be a simple email or handwritten note with a photo. Mention you look forward to seeing them at the event!
MY CONNECTIONS…HOW TO BUILD YOUR TEAM Use the chart below to help you think about who can invite to be a part of or support your team for Rainbows Sixth Annual GLOW Run l Walk. Before you know it, you’ll have a full list of contacts to help you light up the night at this year’s event. Let’s get glowing! FAMILY MEMBERS
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FUNDRAISING TIPS
Easy ways to raise $125…
Ask 5 family members to sponsor you for $25 each. Ask 5 co-workers to contribute $12.50 each ($62.50 total) and ask your employer to match their donations ($62.50 total). Post a Facebook appeal challenging 25 people to donate $5 each.
How to raise $500 in a week…
Day 1 – Sponsor yourself for $20 Day 2 – Ask 3 relatives for $25 Day 3 – Ask 5 friends for $15 Day 4 – Ask 5 co-workers for $10 Day 5 – Email 20 contacts and ask for $10 Day 6 – Ask three neighbors for $10 Day 7 – Ask your company to donate $50 Day 8 – Celebrate your success!
Don’t forget to…
Communicate regularly with your team Motivate your team Brainstorm ways to raise money Set individual fundraising goals and team fundraising goals Create a buzz on social media
For more information about fundraising or to brainstorm ideas, contact Blair Miller, Special Events Coordinator, at
[email protected] or 316.558.3414.
DONATION FORM DONOR INFORMATION First Name__________________________ Last Name________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________ ST __________________ Zip __________________ E-Mail ____________________________________________ DONATION AMOUNT $___________________ DONATING TO Please credit my donation to the fundraising efforts of (insert individual or team name): ___________________________________________________________________________ This is a general event donation I wish to be listed as Anonymous Please do not display my donation amount PAYMENT METHOD CHECK CASH CREDIT CARD Card #__________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date _______________________ Security Code____________________ Name As It Appears On Card ____________________________________________ Billing Address (If Different From Above):_________________________________ Signature________________________________________________ Date __________ PLEASE MAIL COMPLETED FORM AND DONATION TO: Rainbows United, 409 N. Main Street, El Dorado, KS 67042
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION Join in the fun for the Sixth Annual GLOW Run l Walk to benefit children with special needs, ages birth – 21, and their families in Butler County. The officially timed 5K race is open to both competitive and non-competitive participants, and the 1-Mile Walk is fun for the whole family. Date Saturday, May 20, 2017 Location Lincoln Elementary School 1812 Cron Street Augusta, KS 67010 Schedule of Events 7:00PM Registration Opens 8:30PM 5K GLOW Race 8:35PM 1-Mile Family Fun Walk 9:15PM Awards Ceremony Registration Fees 5K – Adult Age 18 and older Walk – Adult Age 18 and older 5K – Youth Age 6-17 Walk – Youth Age 6-17 5K – Child Age 5 and under Walk – Child Age 5 and under Toddler T-shirt
Pre-Event $25 $20 $20 $15 FREE FREE $12 each
After April 30 $30 $20 $25 $15 FREE FREE $12 each
Packet Pick-Up Information WICHITA – Wednesday, May 17, at Rainbows United Kids Point, 3223 N. Oliver Ave. EL DORADO – Thursday, May 18 at Rainbows United Bright Beginnings, 409 N. Main AUGUSTA – Friday, May 19 at Augusta City Hall, 113 East 6th Avenue For more information, visit RainbowsUnited.org or contact Blair Miller, Special Events Coordinator, at
[email protected] or 316.558.3414.
