There’s one walkathon volunteer or little committee I strongly recommend, called your pinch hitter. When it gets hectic at the last minute and you wish you could clone yourself, they become your clone.
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Here are some posts to read when you are just starting out. Each of these five articles link to the next in the sequence. Like a treasure hunt for walkathon planning. 1. Setting Walkathon Goals 2. Four Criteria for Pinpointing Your Walkathon Cause 3. Start Now for Next Year 4. Walkathon Volunteer List 5. Tips [...]
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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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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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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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