Start your own fundrais undraising ing event Throughout the year people raise money and awareness by planning and hosting their own fundraisers. Almost any fun gathering of friends, family and colleagues can turn into a meaningful way to support children with special needs at Rainbows. If you have an idea for a fundraiser or are getting started with a project let us know by e-mailing your ideas to Angela Kessler Kessler, Vice President of Development,
[email protected].
[email protected] We'd love to hear about it! Fill out the attached form with all the details so Rainbows’ staff can help you be as successful as possible. Ideas to get you started: started: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Start small. Think of a simple idea for a fundraiser. Get help from family and friends. Engage the community. Bring your idea to your school, neighborhood or church. Announce your event. Email, Tweet and announce the fundraiser on Facebook.
When it's all said and done, turn your proceeds in to: Development Office Rainbows United, Inc. 3223 N. Oliver Avenue, Wichita, KS 67220 Office: (316) 267-KIDS, ext. 104 *Note: Rainbows does not participate in fundraising activities between August 8 and October 25. 25 During this time, our fundraising efforts support United Way campaign efforts.
Rainbows United, Inc. • 3223 N. Oliver Avenue, Wichita, KS 67220 • (316) 267-KIDS (5437) • Rainbowsunited ainbowsunited.org
Start your own fundraiser information form Today’s Date: _______________________ Your Name: _________________________________________________________________ Company Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________ _____________________________City/State/Zip: ___________________________ Daytime phone (circle – office/home/cell): ome/cell):________________________________________ ________________________________________ E-mail:_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Event details Event Name: __________________________________________________________ Description: ______________________________ __________________________________________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Location, Address: _____________________________________________________ Event Beginning Date: ___________________ Event Ending Date:_______________ _______________ *Note: Rainbows does not participate in fundraising activities between August 8 and October 25. During this time, our fundraising fundra efforts support United Way campaign efforts.
Requests for cash or inin-kind donations Will you be soliciting donations from companies?
Yes
No
What companies do you plan to approach approach:______________________ _____________________ _________________________________________________________ Will you be soliciting donations from individuals?
Yes
No
Rainbows United, Inc. • 3223 N. Oliver Avenue, Wichita, KS 67220 • (316) 267-KIDS (5437) • Rainbowsunited ainbowsunited.org
Publicity plans Please indicate all the ways you plan to publicize your event, choose all that apply: Invitations:
I will provide I would like Rainbows to distribute to ___ staff ___Board ___donors I am requesting Rainbows’ help with making invitations
Signs and posters:
I will provide I would like Rainbows to distribute to ___ staff ___Board ___donors I am requesting Rainbows’ help with making signs and posters
Flyers
I will provide I would like Rainbows to dist distribute ribute to ___ staff ___Board ___donors I am requesting Rainbows’ help with making signs and posters
Paid advertising
I plan to purchase advertising from: _______________________________ ______________
Facebook
I will post on my Facebook page. Name of page: ___________________ I am requesting Rainbows post this event on the agency’s Facebook page
Twitter
I will post on my Twitter account account. Name of account: _________________ I am requesting Rainbows post this event on the agency’s Twitter account
E-mail
I will send information about this event to my ee-mail list(s) I would like Rainbows to distribute to ___ staff ___ Board ___donors
I am requesting the use of Rainbows’ logo in printed printed/online materials:
_____Yes Yes
_____No
Additional information you may want to provide: ____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
Rainbows United, Inc. • 3223 N. Oliver Avenue, Wichita, KS 67220 • (316) 267-KIDS (5437) • Rainbowsunited ainbowsunited.org