Fundraising Tips

The fundamental thing to remember in attempting to raise money, you must ASK for it.

We have come up with some step–by–step suggestions to help you raise money for the CareWalk of Burbank. Follow these steps to becoming one of our fundraising award winners (Check out our prizes for our top fundraisers).

Step 1: Register for the CareWalk of Burbank and download a sponsor form

http://www.carewalkofburbank.org/register.php

Step 2: Come up with a fund raising goal

Aim high, you’ll be surprised what you can accomplish when you set your mind to reaching a goal!

Step 3: Make a list of everyone you know and ask them to help

Don’t just list the people you think would donate, make a list of everyone you know (i.e. Friends, Family, Relatives,Teachers, Church Members, Co–Workers, Neighbors, Classmates, etc.). Remember the more people you ask, the more donations you will receive!

Step 4: Decide how you want to approach everyone on your list

Here are some ideas:

  • Send a letter explaining what you are doing and why you are raising money. Personalize your letter, but don’t forget to talk about the CareWalk of Burbank and the non–profit organization you are raising money for, the Family Service Agency of Burbank. Remind them that their donation is 100% tax deductible!
  • Send an email… A great way to reach a large number of people quickly!
  • Use the telephone or ask in person. This adds a personal touch.

Step 5: How to collect the donations

Each donor has a couple of different ways to make a donation.

  • Online Donation: The quickest and easiest way to make a donation is to do so online with a credit card. Direct your sponsor to our website at: http://www.carewalkofburbank.org/donate.php. They simply click on “Donate” and follow the prompts online, and their donation will automatically be credited to your registration account.
  • Check or Cash: You can collect the cash and checks that your sponsors donate and turn them in along with a sponsor form before the sponsorship collection deadline.

Step 6: Matching Gift Programs

Matching gifts is a charitable practice in which a company or organization agrees to match an equal amount (sometimes double or triple) of money to a non–profit organization, where the amount given is equal (possibly double or triple) to the amount raised by individuals. The practice is a great way for you, as well as those that sponsor you, to increase their fundraising efforts! So ask your company if they’ll match your donation!

Remember to Register, Set a Goal, Make a Plan and ASK!!!!! Good Luck!!