Saturday, September 18, 2010 10:00 AM     Register Online   Donate to a Walker or Team Online   Get a team together!   Fundraising Tips   Donation FAQ   Sign In         Fundraising Tips While the CRSS Race for Hope helps build community, hope and the spirit of everyone who participates, it is primarily a fundraising event. The dollars raised are essential in the fight against brain, head and neck cancers. At our inaugural event last year we raised a little over $50,000 and our goal this year is to raise $100,000. That's why we want to help you establish, meet and exceed your fundraising goal.   In addition to the tips listed below, you can always contact us at 518-641-0347 or email smahoney@capitalregionspecialsurgery.com   • Take advantage of your online fundraising page. It's easy to set up and even easier to get your family and friends to click and donate. A recent study showed that participants who raise money online raise almost five times as much as those who only raise money off line.   • Develop a short "elevator speech" which quickly and succinctly relates why you are participating and raising funds for this cause. The clearer you can be and the more personal you can make your request, the more successful you will be.   • Make a list of everyone you know. Really, everyone. Your family, your co-workers, your high school boyfriend, your barber, your mechanic, your daughter's best friend's mother, everyone. Sort that list based on who you have email addresses for and who you don't. Send an email, a snail mail or drop off a letter to every one of them. You never know where your greatest support might come from, because you don't know who in your community has been touched by a brain, head or spine tumor.   • Remember that you'll never raise a dime from someone you don't ask.   • Merchants you patronize are always good resources for donations    • Keep in touch with your donor base through emails as you get closer to the event.   • Make sure you thank each and every one of your donors after the walk. That also helps seed the idea that you might be back to ask for their support again next year.       Training Plans >> Beginner to advanced 5k training plans. A portion of the proceeds go to our fundraising efforts! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please Call 518-439-4326 x425   or Email: raceforhope@capitalregionspecialsurgery.com