"Think Outside the Bucket"
As we are heading down the last
few weeks of fundraising I’m sure you may be feeling like you have asked
everyone you have ever met for a donation and perhaps your donation base is
just tapped out. But there are still some ways that you can add that extra
$100, $500 or even $1,000 to that fundraising team total so don’t give up!
- Change
your signature block – this seems pretty simple, but just by changing my
signature block to include a link for my Team’s page and a link to my blog
I got an extra $150 donated to my Team that I might not have received.
This is not only a great way to fundraise; it’s also a great way to spread
awareness.
- Bake
Sale – hold a bake sale at your child’s school, daycare or even at your
office. Ask team members to bake cookies, cupcakes or other items. Split
them up into bags and sell for $3 each or more. Small amounts really add
up and people LOVE baked goods.
- Contact
a Local Restaurant to donate a percentage of their sales to your team. Try
to find restaurants who will donate between 15% and 20% to make it worth
your while. Advertise your “Team’s” night using social media and make
flyers to post at your school, gym, office etc. This is a great way to add
at least $100 without much effort.
- Garage
Sale – this has been mentioned in a previous post, but it’s a good one to
mention. Most people have tons of items lying around just waiting to be
donated. All it takes is a little elbow grease for sorting and tagging and
posting about your sale on Craig’s list and via social media. You’ll be
racking up the donations in no time.
- Partner
with a friend who sells, Pampered Chef, Sentsy, Face Products, Jewelry,
Kids Clothing (whatever) and as him/her if you hosted a party for them if
they would donate a portion of their commission to your March for Babies
Team. Most people will like the tax write off for the donation and it also
allows them to reach more people with their business by being able to sell
to your friends. It’s a win win.
- Blue
Jeans for Babies – This is a great one too. You ask your child’s school or
your office to donate $5+ in order to be able to wear jeans to work. If
you have casual Friday at your office, plan it for mid-week. Ask your
manager or principle if he/she would match whatever is raised. This can
add up quickly! Be sure to contact the MOD office for your ‘Blue Jeans for
Babies’ stickers to hand out to those who participate.
Sometimes fundraising is
difficult, but take comfort in knowing that every single dollar that you add to
your total gets the March of Dimes one step closer to saving a life, through
research, community outreach and advocacy. And if we can save even one life, it
will all be worth it! Keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Amanda
Team Running for Aidan
