Do you learn by listening? Then we have the podcast for you… words of wisdom from my friend Roger Carr and I, all about planning walkathons. Click to listen.
Filed under: advanced preparation, concessions, counting laps, goals, introduction, maximizing funds, setup, technology | Tagged: advanced preparation, benefits, fundraising, fundraising software, lap cards, making friends, planning a walkathon, publicity, volunteers | Leave a Comment »
Some planning thoughts… If you’ve read the Walkathon Guide book, you’ve seen this chart. This chart is a simplified view of what each committee needs from the others. Each chapter of the book gives a more detailed list of dependencies for each committee. Look at this chart, then make your own version. Draw a weekly [...]
Filed under: advanced preparation, volunteers, walkathon planning in general | Tagged: advanced preparation, planning a walkathon, publicity, volunteers | Leave a Comment »
There’s gold in the backs of your walkathon t shirts. Think about the lifespan of a t shirt. People will wear those shirts for years. For some kids they become the main items in their wardrobes. This translates to a nice revenue opportunity for your walkathon. T shirts offer high visibility for sponsors. There’s still [...]
Filed under: advanced preparation, maximizing funds, publicity, Uncategorized, website | Tagged: advanced preparation, fundraising, planning a walkathon, sponsors, t shirts, walkathon supplies | 6 Comments »
Consider the following factors when you choose your walkathon site and route: If you want to support people with varied levels of endurance, choose a route that is a loop. That way people can duck out at any time. For children, an ideal length for your route is ¼ to ½ mile. For adults it [...]
Filed under: advanced preparation, counting laps, setup, walkathon planning in general | Tagged: advanced preparation, lap cards, planning a walkathon, tracking distance, walkathon setup | Leave a Comment »
If you are planning a walkathon for October or sooner, then it’s time to develop your artwork. You’ll use it on signs and then t shirts and also put it on your website and registration materials. If you want to put out yard signs, order them as soon as possible. Forward this post to your [...]
Filed under: advanced preparation, publicity | Tagged: advanced preparation, publicity, t shirts, walkathon supplies, websites for walkathons | Leave a Comment »
 | mary on Walkathon Volunteer Pinch… |
 | walkathonguide on The Walkathon Guide E-Boo… |
 | Cynthia Longchamps on The Walkathon Guide E-Boo… |
 | trish bauer on The Walkathon Guide E-Boo… |
| walkathonguide on The Walkathon Guide E-Boo… |
