SPONSOR FORM

For your convenience we have provided you with a downloadable sponsor form that can you should use to keep track of your fundraising. (Note: This option requires Microsoft Word.)

You may make as many copies as you need and should bring everything with you the day of the event.

Download Sponsor Form

Six Steps to Effective Fundraising

Everyone hates asking for money. Below are some tried and true methods that work. Hopefully they will help you in your fundraising. Please remember that raising money for non-profits is a worthy case and one of the greatest ways you can help and support us. Thank you for your time and effort.

  1. Set a goal higher than the year before - most people set an easy goal and stop fundraising when they reach it. Aim higher at the beginning - make a pact with yourself to surpass last year's goal.
  2. Start early. It's best to have at least 3 months to raise funds. Typically your first efforts won't be as effective as you'd like so you need time to try something else.
  3. Make a list of people to ask for money. It makes a big difference to have a list and keep adding to it. Family and friends are always a good starting place and then add on co- workers, teacher's, the owners of places you shop frequently, former or current classmates, doctors, lawyers, insurance agents, realtors. Don't take them off the list even if they say no. Tell them that you'll be back next year to ask again. Sometimes it takes people being asked for 2-3 years before they decide to give. How much you raise is directly related to the length of your list. The longer the list - the more money you'll raise. If someone doesn't give after 3 years then drop them from the list. If you are able to computerize your list it will help you keep organized.
  4. Organize yourself before you begin. Know what you want to say. Have a letter written if you are sending out your appeal. Sometimes starting by sending a letter and following up with a phone call or personal visit is helpful. Whatever you do the personal approach is the best. So speak from the heart.
  5. Organize a social event around raising money. Invite people over letting them know you have an expectation they will donate x dollars in support of you riding in the Steeple Chase. Consider inviting a group of people over for coffee after church or invite friends or co-workers over for dessert. People tend to respond well to fundraising at social events. If you need literature from either agency ask us!
  6. Cultivate new donors for the future. After the Steeple Chase consider sending a thank you note to those who gave you money, letting them know how much you raised and how the ride was for you. Send this letter to new donors with a note that you will be writing them next year for a donation.