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‘Midwest Best’ Call Fundraising & Recognition March, 2013

‘Midwest Best’ Call Fundraising & Recognition March, 2013. Welcome!. Welcome back! Share best practices, key objectives, techniques and current resources. Objectives * Understand the importance and role of fundraising and recognition * Implement plans * Utilize resources.

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‘Midwest Best’ Call Fundraising & Recognition March, 2013

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  1. ‘Midwest Best’ Call Fundraising & Recognition March, 2013

  2. Welcome! • Welcome back! • Share best practices, key objectives, techniques and current resources.

  3. Objectives* Understand the importance and role of fundraising and recognition * Implement plans * Utilize resources

  4. Why Do you Relay?

  5. M. E. A. L.

  6. MotivateEngageAdvise Lead

  7. 1) Hold a quality Kickoff/ Rally2) Regular, meaningful communication with teams & participants

  8. Share MEAL Doc.

  9. Poll: My event has held an impactful kickoff & is implementing a communication plan. • A) Yes! • B) We held (or will hold) a meaningful Kickoff/Rally and have plans to follow up with meaningful / on going communication. • C) We have some work to do!

  10. 10, 660 Team Captains in the Midwest Division– That’s a lot of amazing people!

  11. Fundraising Support The Survey Says: • Team Captains CSS score: 75 • ‘Training Received as Captain’ : 67

  12. Poll: “Why didn’t you fundraise for this event?”A) I didn’t know it was a fundraising event.B) Fundraising is too much of a commitment.C) No one asked me / told me to fundraise.

  13. ‘Relay Big’ -Fundraising Strategy1 - Plan to teach fundraising2 - Share opportunities3 - Communicate recognition programs/plans

  14. Teach Fundraising Hold a Fundraising Workshop Incorporate Fundraising into ALL team meetings (and hold team meetings!) Position Fundraising in all communication.

  15. Share Opportunities • Team Fundraising • Individual Fundraising • Online Fundraising • Onsite Fundraising

  16. Share Year-Round Fundraising doc

  17. Share doc - Planning your team fundraiser

  18. POLL: What is the average gift amount? • A) $40 • B) $25 • C) $91 • D) $47

  19. Individual Fundraising/ Online Personal Ask! Letter/ Email Luminaria

  20. Onsite Fundraising Engaging, Inspiring, Mission based, &FUN!

  21. Share doc – Onsite Fundraising

  22. Other Opportunities • Relay Recess • Relay Field Day • Coaches vs Cancer • Bark For Life

  23. Teach Fundraising Review: • Fundraising Workshop • Share Opportunities • Position Fundraising in all communication

  24. WANTED: Fundraising Chair

  25. Recognition • Why? • Recognition Programs • Build Your Plan • Techniques • 1

  26. Relay Recognition • Overall MW scores a 73 in Recognition

  27. Team Recognition Programs Fundraising Club Silver Survivorship Team Challenger Club 15

  28. Individual Fundraising Recognition Programs Individual Fundraising Club Grand Club

  29. Poll: Does your event have a Recognition plan?A) Yes!B) We recognize teams, but mostly at, or after the event.C) Ongoing recognition, not exactly a plan.D) We have room to improve!

  30. Share doc. – Recognition Plan

  31. Recognition Opportunities for all events: Recognition Programs Communicate how teams will be recognized Post – event

  32. “ Give me a …” • M. E. A. L. • 1/3 Mission, 1/3 Fundraising/Recognition, 1/3 Event

  33. Review • ‘Why’ do you Relay? • Teach Fundraising – hold a fundraising workshop. • Recognize your Relayersfor their great work!

  34. Resources • MW Best Call presentation and resources • Fundraising and Participant Experience toolkits • Relay For Life / Relay Nation / mwrelayforlife.org • Staff flash drive • ‘Volunteer’ Midwest Best Call’ April 30th @ 6pm

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