It's The Journey Inc.

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Fundraising Opportunities

GETTING STARTED....

EDUCATE YOURSELF. This means know who you are supporting and what they give back to the community. Successful fundraising is supported by name recognition, community visibility and NOTABLE actions. Learn to talk about your cause and know your organization.
DON'T ASSUME the economy is affecting everyone negatively. Stay positive, stay focused and remember that you are asking for a GREAT cause. There is a 50 percent chance they will say “YES” and if you don’t ask there is 100 percent chance you will get nothing.
DON'T LET THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OVERWHELM YOU, remember why you are walking. A simple way to look at is you can ask 25 people for $40.00 or 40 people for $25.00.
START TODAY!! Tell everyone what you are doing and focus on getting the word out.
LETTERS ARE A GOOD PLACE TO START. Personalize your letters, not 'Dear Friends'. Hand out a letter and donation form with a stamped and self addressed envelope enclosed. Speak from your heart with passion, giving is emotionally based. Enthusiasm is contagious, so spread your enthusiasm about your cause.
ASK EVERYONE you know and then ask everyone you encounter. i.e. doctors, dentists, insurance agent, neighbors, teachers... People you work with and people you do business with and people at any other organization or club you belong to.
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIESare another way to raise funds and awareness. Bake Sales, Garage Sales, Tea Parties. Use your imagination. Also look for ideas on our website. Review all your fundraising activities, enhance those that work and be open to trying something new.
TAKE ADVANTAGE of online tools to spread the word; e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
GENUINELY APPRECIATE any amount that you are given. THANK YOU'S ARE A MUST! Try to get them out in 24 hours. Ackowledging the donation is your way of expressing your appreciation and helping to ensure a donation for next year.
TRACK YOUR SUCCCESS.... keep up with your donations by utilizing your website to maintain accurate records.
People give money because they want to. To make a change for the good and because PEOPLE GIVE TO PEOPLE WHO ASK!

FUNDRAISING IDEAS

YOU MIGHT BE ASKING YOURSELF..."HOW AM I GOING TO RAISE $1,000"? WELL HERE ARE A FEW FUN IDEAS TO CONSIDER:
*Send out letters and e-mails to family and friends telling them about the event and your reasons for participating.
*Denim Day at Work. If allowed charge $5.00 donation to wear jeans at work!
*Host a auction or raffle, local merchants donate goods, boss donates vacation day.
*Bake Sale, Yard Sale.
*The Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, etc. parties to donate percentage of sales.
*Do a 50-50 raffle. Charge $1.00 per ticket, winner gets half and donate the rest.
*Pick up spare change container from the ITJ office to hand out or keep on your desk at work.
*At work, keep a chart of your progress with a jar for extra donations. Share your milestones and they will find ownership in your success.
*The Traveling Pink Toilet! Paint old toilet pink and place it in people's front yards. Make a large sign and write "Flushing Out Breast Cancer". For a donation the individual can have the toilet removed and that person would designate where the toilet would "land".
*Plan a party (i.e. Spaghetti Dinner, Church Auction) and charge for admission.
*Host a tournament (i.e. golf, tennis)
*Car Wash
*Have a restaurant/bar donate a portion of sales for a day/week-end.
*Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction
*Sell a team cookbook

Available Forms

Sample Fundraising Letter 1	Download [Fundraising Letter1.doc]


Sample Fundraising Letter 2	Download [Fundraising Letter2.doc]


Sample Fundraising Letter 3	Download [Fundraising Letter4.doc]


Sample Fundraising Letter 4	Download [Fundraising Letter5.doc]

HEADLINE NEWS

It’s the Journey Announces New Executive Director

UPCOMING EVENTS

TaTaPalooza 2010
03.20.2010 @ 6:00 PM

2010 Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer KICK-OFF
03.27.2010 @ 8:00 AM

Orientation and Training Walk
04.17.2010 @ 8:00 AM

Atlanta Health and Wellness EXPO
04.24.2010 @ 10:00 AM

Atlanta Health & Wellness 5k
04.24.2010 @ 8:00 AM