3 Easy Steps to Getting Started

As a fundraising athlete for the 2013 Stamford KIC IT Triathlon, monies you raise will provide free, round-the-clock crisis intervention, counseling, and emergency shelter, prevention programs in local communities, and advocacy throughout Connecticut. It’s never too early to start collecting pledges from supporters. Here are some helpful hints to get you on your way.

1. Set a Goal

“My goal is to raise X dollars to help protect our children.” You will be able to set up your own personal fundraising page on Active Giving so that you can drive people to your webpage and tell potential supporters your goal.

2. Identify Who and How

Make a list of potential supporters you may want to approach, and the best way to do so. Facebook? Twitter? Personal emails? Phone calls? Some companies will even match gifts made by their employees. Share your goal and explain that you are taking part in the race because you feel passionate about the need to protect the safety, health and prosperity of children in our community.

3. Send Friendly Reminders

Many people need a few, friendly reminders before they actually make a pledge or a gift. Send a few rounds of emails to your list, informing people about your progress and reminding them how many days you have left to meet your target.

Sample Email

Copy the text below into an email, customize it and then send to your friends, family and coworkers!

Dear Family and Friends:

On Sunday, June 30, I will be participating in the 2013 Stamford KIC IT Triathlon to benefit Kids in Crisis. All proceeds from the event goes directly to support newborns, children and teens in crisis.

Kids in Crisis provides free, round-the-clock crisis intervention, counseling, and emergency shelter, prevention programs in local communities, and advocacy throughout Connecticut.

Please join me in helping Kids in Crisis protect the safety, health and prosperity of children and families in our community. I hope that you will support my race by making a tax-deductible contribution and visiting my personal fundraising page at [insert link to your personal Active Giving fundrasing page].

Thank you for your meaningful support!

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

After you have registered as a fundraising athlete, you will be provided with additional resources which you may find as helpful tools. These include:

A Spin on Fundraising:  A spin class and fundraising lecture led by Bob Dixon, Chair of KIC IT Fundraising Committee

Access to free webinars and/or conference lines to help you in “Making the Ask”

Sample Templates and useful tips for your solicitation emails and letters

Remember....we are here to help!