Sponsorship
Opportunities
Charities and the
Portland Marathon
Going The Distance
The definitive chronicle of the Portland Marthon
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Fundraiser Checklist
- Set a Goal
I will raise $_____ by _____
I will contact _____ people in order to reach my goal.
For example, Mary needs to raise $3,000 for her cause. She estimates the average contribution will be $50. If 50% of the people she contacts contribute, she will need to contact 120 people to meet her goal. - Customize your Personal Webpage
Upload a personal photo and create a message connecting yourself to your cause. - Ask. Ask. Ask.
Send an email to everyone you know and include a link to your fundraising page. Don’t forget to keep track of who you’ve emailed. Ask coworkers, family, friends, local businesses etc to sponsor you. As you receive donations, don’t forget to write thank you emails. - Tips for a Successful Email Campaign
- Make it personal. Briefly explain why this cause is so important to you.
- Your subject line should be simple and cause-related.
- Be sure to include the link to your fundraising page, and make it stand out.
- Educate your donors on your cause and stress the benefits of contributing.
- Always ask contacts to forward your email to others.
- Ask often and ask big!
- Keep donors updated on your progress.
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