Making Your Walkathon Doable

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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Fourteen Ideas to Make Your Walkathon Fun for Kids

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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Walkathon Volunteers

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 [...]

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Nominate a Top Walkathon Volunteer for Cash, Sweat and Tears Award

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 [...]

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The Big Picture – Seven Tips for Planning a Walkathon

Posted on September 10, 2009 by walkathonguide

Let’s take a break from all the walkathon details, and take a  look at the big picture for walkathon planning.   Here are seven thoughts to help you still be aware of  the trees but yet be in control of the whole  walkathon forest.  (I hope you like my metaphorest). 1. Focus on getting volunteers, and [...]

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