Tips for Teams
Lead Your Team to Raise the Most Funds & Have the Most FUN!
 KNOW
YOUR CAUSE
Learn
about Big Brothers Big Sisters and its Mission so that you can answer questions
about where the money will go. People are very generous if they understand the
power of their donation. People are especially willing to give if they know
that their donation goes to support the children and youth in their community.
All funds raised for Bowl for Kids are used to support local programs!
MAKE
A PLEDGE YOURSELF
Pledging yourself first, no matter what amount you can afford, shows your
commitment to the Big Brothers Big Sisters' Mission of providing one-to-one
friendship, guidance and opportunities to children and youth.
HELP
YOUR TEAM MEMBERS
Start
by pledging to each Team Member, no matter what amount you can afford, making a
pledge to your Team Members shows your commitment to the Big Brothers Big
Sisters Mission showing that you want to help children and youth to become more
confident, competent and caring individuals. Help your Team Members with ideas
on how to raise money, hold a group fundraising activity with the proceeds split
amongst your Team Members as pledges for Bowl for Kids.
HOLD
A GROUP FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY
You
and your Team CAN hold your own Fundraising Activity prior to the event to raise
more funds. Here are some Ideas of Possible Activities: A Bake Sale, A Garage
Sale, A Pop Can Drive, Dress Down Friday's Fund at the Office, A Collection
Jar. Be Creative! Let Big Brothers Big Sisters know if you're planning an
Activity and we'll help you to promote it!
CHECK
IF YOUR EMPLOYER HAS A MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM
Many
larger companies have a Matching Funds Program where the company will match the
amount of money you donate to Charitable Causes. Find out if your employer does
this so that they can match your contribution to Bowl for Kids. Otherwise, ask
your employer if they are willing to pledge.
CHALLENGE
ANOTHER TEAM
Do
you know another Team Captain? Add some playful competition and Challenge
another Team. Go for a Crazy Challenge like the Best Dressed Team or the
Wackiest Hats. Or Challenge for the most Funds Raised. Let BBBS know about
your Challenge and maybe you'll hear about your Team on the Local Radio
Stations!
JUST
ASK
Don't
be afraid to ask and never under estimate the amount that a person may be
willing to give...investing in the children and youth in your community is a
GREAT CAUSE that most people believe in! Ask your family, friends, neighbors,
co-workers, teachers, members of groups and organizations that you belong to,
businesses, perhaps start a letter writing campaign to the people you know.
Page last updated on
02/21/2008
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