Fundraising Tips
It's easy to register for the Tour de Cure, but once you sign up, how do you raise $150 and much more?
Don't worry! Fundraising for Tour de Cure is easily done with all of the resources you have available! There are so many ways to reach out to your potential donors—decide which one works best for you. Our downloadable Fundraising Guide is filled with information and tools to help get you started and help you reach your goals.
The most popular fundraising method is sending emails. Go to "My Tour Center" and find everything you need: a personal page and sample emails are already created for you! Upload your email list and send out your customized messages inviting potential sponsors to make an online credit card contribution. Your friends, family and co-workers can learn about why you are participating and make a secure donation in just a few clicks. A recent study of 625 nonprofits showed that participants raised an average of $327 online versus an average of only $55 offline. Our Step-by-Step Online Fund Raising Guide (available soon) provides easy to follow instructions.
Every donation you receive brings us one step closer to finding a cure for diabetes.
Fundraising can be as easy as 1-2-3
3 steps to $300
Make a personal donation........................................$25 Ask your spouse or best friend to match your donation.......$25 Take 10 minutes to send 25 emails to your family & friends
asking each of them to make a $10 donation....................$250
Want to do more in the fight against diabetes?
Take your commitment up a level by doing just a little bit more!
7 steps to $1,000
Make a personal donation....................................$50 Ask your spouse/friend to match your donation...............$50 Take 5 minutes to send 5 emails to your family
asking them to match your donation of $50...................$250 Take 10 minutes to send 10 emails to your closest
friends asking them to support you with $25 each............$250 Send a letter campaign telling your story to your
Holiday card list. Include self addressed envelope..........$150 Keep Pin Up Jerseys at your desk and post as you
receive donations from co-workers...........................$100 Take 15 minutes to send emails to your entire
address book with a link to your online site................$150
Don't forget to ask businesses you frequent for a donation: your hair stylist, dry cleaner, doctor, gym, coffee shop, favorite restaurant, etc.
Need even more help? Check out the fundraising tools you can download on this page! Your local staff person is happy to assist you—just call 1-888-DIABETES or Contact Us via email.
In appreciation of your efforts, you earn your choice of great thank you gifts, including popular electronics, apparel, and our Commemorative Tour Jersey.
Set Your Goal To Ensure Success!
Did you know that setting a goal should always be your first step in fundraising? The average Tour de Cure rider nationwide raises more than $400. You can use the following formula to figure out your goal.
The average online donation is around $50. How many people do you know that will donate $50 on your behalf?
# of people ___ x $50 = $_____ Think about how many others acquantances or co-workers you have that will donate at the $25 level.
# of people ___ x $25 = $_____ Does your company have a Matching Gifts Program?
Estimated Employee Donations $______
Matching Gifts = $______ Add Steps 1-3 WRITE DOWN YOUR GOAL AND ADD IT TO YOUR WEB SITE! YOU CAN DO IT!
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