Fundraising Tools

Fundraising Tips and Ideas

Team Travis has put together some tips and ideas to help all team members reach their minimum fundraising goal. Good luck and happy fundraising!!

1. Start Early! Do not procrastinate. The earlier you begin the more successful you will be!

2. Educate your donors about the cause. It is important for people to know what their money is going towards. Make the potential donors aware of the benefits of contributing. Be sure to mention that their donation is tax deductable.

You can find documents about the Foundation here.

Click here for a video featuring Gary Sinise.

You can find other videos about the foundation here.

3. Write a good letter. This is a letter that you send to extended family, current and past friends, neighbors, co-workers or anyone else you can think of. Don’t discount anyone.Click here for a sample letter.

4. Follow through. Set reminders to your potential donors.

5. Ask for help. Family, friends, co-workers, and significant others can be a great resource in soliciting donations.

6. Let them know how to donate. Donors can contribute through Pay Pal via www.travismanion.com by clicking here. Sponsors may also choose to send a check. Click here for the check sponsorship form.

7. Keep a list and thank your donors. Be sure to write your donors a thank you note for their donations. You may want to consider including a picture of you on race day..

8. Suggest giving levels. If potential donors do not know your overall goal they may not know what size donation would be appropriate.

9. Ask! If you don’t ask, you will not receive!

10. Reach for the stars!!! Don’t stop!!