Posted on June 2, 2010 by walkathonguide
Facebook Pages are great for walkathon publicity and gaining the support of participants and volunteers. The coolest thing about them is that benefits multiply as your followers (fans) come on board: When people follow your page (via that “Like” button), all their Facebook friends are notified. Then when you write an update, all your fans [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2010 by walkathonguide
Today’s blog from Seth Godin is about Fear of Philanthropy. (Photo originally uploaded by RoguePoet) My summary won’t have the same impact on you, but the main idea is that people might just do nothing if they fear that the only way to make a difference will be too hard. If you are a walkathon [...]
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Posted on February 24, 2010 by walkathonguide
How will you keep your walkers entertained, especially if most of them are kids? A few walkathon entertainment ideas: Do things ahead of time to get the walkers engaged in what’s to come. For example, if you will have special event T Shirts, get your principal, pastor or another beloved figure to show up wearing [...]
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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, [...]
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