Fundraising Ideas

Posted on 15 June, 2009 By Lori Rice (1) Comment

Cali For Kids

On May 9th, 2009 Scott Finamore, 23, and Sam Malaska, 19, set off from Ohio embarking on 3,000 mile cycling journey to San Francisco, California. Why? Well, for kids! Cali For Kids to be exact, a donation charity with a goal of raising money for the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
With its non-profit foundation [...]

Categories : Children & Families | Cycling | Fundraising | Fundraising Ideas | Health (General) | Motivation | Online Fundraising | Success Stories
Posted on 1 June, 2009 By Lori Rice (1) Comment

Twitter for Fundraising and Event Marketing

Earlier this year Carrie did a post about using social networking as a fundraising tool. In the comments, many of you mentioned using Twitter. Just last week this topic was brought to mind for me again because the site TwiTip, which provides users with all kinds of tips for using Twitter to its full potential, [...]

Categories : Fundraising | Fundraising Ideas | Online Fundraising | Planning
Posted on 27 May, 2009 By Lori Rice (0) Comment

Sandals to Sandals 10K

Sandals Resorts International is most often known for their spectacular vacation accommodations in the Caribbean. They offer cozy rooms overlooking pristine beaches and wonderful cuisine with tropical drinks that is all included. They are fabulous, trust me. I’ve tested them out a few times.
Each time we travel to the Caribbean I become more and [...]

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Posted on 23 April, 2009 By Lynn Smythe (0) Comment

Get Creative With Decorations

I’m always hosting all kinds of crazy fundraising events at my house each year. Past themes have included Girl’s Club Tea Party, Italian Dinner Celebration and Halloween Costume Party. Right now I’m putting the finishing touches on the Team in Training cycle team’s Mad Scientist’s Party.
Party Supply Stores
The Mad Scientist’s Party is like a miniature [...]

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Posted on 20 April, 2009 By Lori Rice (0) Comment

Resource Fairs: Increasing the Appeal of Your Event

When you plan to hold your fitness event during a busy time of the year such as spring and fall you will likely find yourself competing with other large or small events throughout the area. It is best to do what you can to choose a date that doesn’t conflict, but if you are from [...]

Categories : Athletic Events | Fundraising Ideas | General | Planning | Raffles
Posted on 9 April, 2009 By Lynn Smythe (2) Comment

Host a Mad Scientist’s Party

My friends and I, who do many Team in Training events, are always looking for creative ways to raise money for our latest events.
Science Can Be Fun
This seasons Palm Beach cycle team mentor, Tina O’Brien, is a chemist. She had an idea to host a Mad Scientist’s Party. She is going to get specimen cups [...]

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Posted on 6 April, 2009 By Lori Rice (0) Comment

Creative Fundraising: A Blogging Bake Sale

Looking for a fundraising idea? Meghann, athlete and blogger, has found a creative way to turn something she loves to do into a fundraiser for her Team in Training and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I recently had the chance to talk with Meghann and learn about her fund raising efforts. Check out how she [...]

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