July 9 - Aug 5, 2012: Join us as we ride across
Canada to support Justice and Compassion efforts
in our inner-city communities.
Canada to support Justice and Compassion efforts
in our inner-city communities.
As you get started with raising your support we have included a few fundraising tips which will help you be successful.
Events like RIDE 2012 have become widely accepted by people in North America over the last 20 years. Every year, family members and friends support each other in event like Ride 2012. So don’t be shy about asking those you share your life with to support you in a cause you believe in.
While your friends and family may ‘get’ the whole event-based donation thing, they still want you to make it personal for them. This can be through email, a letter, on the phone, or over coffee, just remember it has to be directed to the specific person you are asking to partner with you. Our online system will help you personalize e-mails and then give your friend an online link so they can act in the moment.
The Ride 2012 website is connected with some of the best online fundraising tools for sharing the cause and asking for support. Use these tools and connect them with your Facebook page. One of the best ways to reach out to friends and family for support is to use your Facebook page. Now you can link your profile on Ride 2012 directly to your profile page, allowing people to donate to you right from Facebook!
There is even a thermometer on Facebook that will reflect your fundraising progress. We also recommend that you stay up-to-date on our latest and greatest event and program information by joining the Ride 2012 Facebook Group.
Show your sponsors that you believe in the cause with your own hard earned money. You are asking them to give, so show them you are willing to give too. Give to yourself first. Give for the right reasons, but don’t give anonymously – it helps when the people you ask see, first hand. So set the tone for all your supporters and give generously. It will do your heart good and encourage your donors.
Don’t wait to be in the mood to ask people for money. That mood isn’t likely going to hit you anytime soon. Begin now. Draft your ask letter using our templates, identify your 30-40 prospects you want to hit up, send a test email to yourself to be sure everything works good and just begin. Send three personal emails by the end of the day today.
Your team maybe those riding with you on Ride 2012 which is great to work together. But your team is also your small group and church. If you are riding as the ambassador rider for your church, ask the church to help you raise funds. Some great ideas are church bake sales, garage sales, bbq’s and even car washes.
Does it seem like a daunting task to raise $1000 in just a few months? Do you have a hard time recruiting new teammates because people seem intimidated by the pledge minimum?
Follow these simple steps to see how easy it is to raise above and beyond in just one week. Don’t sweat the fundraising, save your energy for the ride!
Day One - Sponsor yourself: $100.00
Day Two - Ask your immediate relatives including your spouse, parents, and children for their support in your endeavor: $50 each: $200
Day Three - Have your five closest friends sponsor you for $100 each: $500
Day Four - Ask for donations from your coworkers & boss, consider having a dress down day or putting a change jar in your office: $100
Day Five - Tell members of your civic organization or sports team about Ride 2012 and ask for contributions to meet your pledge goal: $100
Day Six - Ask ten neighbors to sponsor you for $20 each: $200
Day Seven - Apply for matching gifts from your company: $100
