Posted on December 31, 2009 by walkathonguide
Here’s a quick tip on how to get volunteers for your biggest walkathon planner and organizer jobs.
Create a list of the walkathon jobs you need to fill. Then for each job, create a list of at least three candidates. Then just get on the phone (or email or Facebook) and start asking. The minute you get a “no”, move on to the next person in line. Tick through your lists until you get a “yes” for each job.
The key here is not to pause when someone says no but rather to immediately move on to your next candidate.
If you don’t know what you need for volunteers, use my walkathon volunteer list as a starting point.
Learn more about The Walkathon Guide book.
Learn more about Lap Cards.
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Posted on December 30, 2009 by walkathonguide
Start here…
- Save time, work and expense. Order custom Lap Cards.
- Lead with confidence. Get the book.
- Stock up on walkathon supplies at Useful Stuff.
- Get blog posts in your in box with the Email Newsletter.
- Read the blog. Just scroll down to keep reading or use “Categories” (to your left) or “Tags” (to your right).
- And please, don’t forget to leave a comment!
Walk on,
Lee
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Posted on December 14, 2009 by walkathonguide
Do you have a walkathon volunteer who stands out in deserving recognition? Check out Run Walk Ride’s “Cash, Sweat and Tears” award opportunity. It’s free to apply, and applications are due tomorrow.
Just by applying you will honor your volunteer. Every nominee will be honored with a Cash, Sweat and Tears Certificate of Merit and recognition on www.runwalkride.com. One outstanding nominee will be recognized at the opening dinner of the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference. They’ll be honored with a trophy, a $500 donation to the charity of their choice from Blackbaud and a wardrobe of athletic footwear and apparel donated by New Balance.
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Posted on November 12, 2009 by walkathonguide
Here is a friendly place to learn from other people walking the same path as you, called Charity Walks Network.
According to it’s founder, Roger Carr, “It’s a free social networking site for people who are passionate about charity walks.”
You can use the network to build friendships, find new ways to improve your walkathon, and help others.
See you there!
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Posted on October 30, 2009 by walkathonguide
Here is a great opportunity for extra funds for your group. Since walkathons are one of DoJiggy’s specialties, I think that if you’re planning a walkathon you may stand a good chance at winning one of their grants. Application are due Nov. 15. From their press release:
Boulder, CO (Oct. 27, 2009) – Online fundraising software services provider, DoJiggy, today announced a call for grant proposals for their DoJiggy Giving™ program. DoJiggy Giving supports nonprofits and community organizations through the donation of in-kind software services as well as a percentage of the company’s annual profits. This year the company plans to award five or more organizations with cash grants in the amount of $500 – $1,000.
For more info from DoJiggy, plus the application form…
Just for disclosure, I am not an affiliate of DoJiggy but took a look at their software. It could be a nice tool for you to organize your event, worth a look. For more info on software, see my older post, Online Fundraising Tools for Walkathons.
Go for it! Somebody has to win so it might as well be you, right?
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