Get Pumped Fundraising
tips for sucessful fundraising
Be Optimistic
Excitement is highly contagious – your level of enthusiasm is important to your potential sponsors. Try making the first pledge yourself – when everyone sees your name they will see how serious you are.
Ask Anyone and Everyone and Be Specific
Ask family & friends first, and then the rest will be easier. Next ask clients, co-workers, neighbours, clubs, etc. Consider keeping a separate pledge sheet for large and small donations. Tell everyone that your average pledge amount is so far and ask them to beat it.
Be Informed
Make sure you are well versed in the efforts of the Best Centre and your desire to help raise funds for the Insulin Pump Program. Learn as much as you can by visiting www.charleshbest.com
Make a list of places you spend money
Donations over $10 are tax deductible and we are happy to provide receipts. Remember your doctors, dentists, dry cleaner, hair stylist, mechanic, favourite restaurant, and all those friends who have sold you chocolate bars!
Announce your plans
Send letters and emails to announce your plans to friends, business associates, religious groups, high school or college. Leave an announcement on your answering machine asking for support.
Get matching gifts
Ask your human resources department if your company has a corporate matching program- if so complete a form and return it with your pledges. Encourage your sponsors to do the same with their companies. Many companies will support your efforts financially event if they do not have such a program.
Save your spare change everyday
You’ll be amazed by how quickly it adds up each day to add to your own pledge.
Stay motivated
Set a goal for yourself—keep in mind the prizes you’ll earn and most importantly remember you’re making a difference in the life of someone with diabetes. Get encouragement and ideas from our message board
FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FROM THE CENTRE!
Are you stuck for ideas? Do you need promotional material about the Charles H Best Centre for your fundraising activities? Simply email any inquires to getpumped@charleshbest.com!
making online donations
Question: How does someone make an online donation on my behalf?
Answer: Anyone wishing to donate online can visit charleshbest.com will need to follow the following steps:
- Visit www.charleshbest.com and click on the blue icon DONATE NOW.
- The Canada helps website will pop up.
- Then write in their donation amount and frequency.
- Then pick the fund designation (GET PUMPED 2008)
- In the Message/Instructions Box then write your name. This is important as this is how we direct funds to your donation account!
- Proceed to check out!
Question: How will I know how much money has been donated on my behalf, online?
Answer: New for the 2008 season, all totals will be posted on the message board weekly until July. In August, online donations will be updated 2-3 times per week.
Question: How do I get my receipts?
Answer: All receipts will be issued following the event.