Tips for Teams

FUNDRAISING TIPS
BE A GREAT TEAM CAPTAIN!

Lead Your Team to Raise the Most Funds & Have the Most FUN!

KNOW YOUR CAUSE

Learn about Big Brothers Big Sisters and its Mission so that you can answer questions about where the money will go.  People are very generous if they understand the power of their donation.  People are especially willing to give if they know that their donation goes to support the children and youth in their community.  All funds raised for Bowl for Kids are used to support local programs!

MAKE A PLEDGE YOURSELF

Pledging yourself first, no matter what amount you can afford, shows your commitment to the Big Brothers Big Sisters' Mission of providing one-to-one friendship, guidance and opportunities to children and youth.

HELP YOUR TEAM MEMBERS

Start by pledging to each Team Member, no matter what amount you can afford, making a pledge to your Team Members shows your commitment to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission showing that you want to help children and youth to become more confident, competent and caring individuals.  Help your Team Members with ideas on how to raise money, hold a group fundraising activity with the proceeds split amongst your Team Members as pledges for Bowl for Kids.

HOLD A GROUP FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY

You and your Team CAN hold your own Fundraising Activity prior to the event to raise more funds.  Here are some Ideas of Possible Activities: A Bake Sale, A Garage Sale, A Pop Can Drive, Dress Down Friday's Fund at the Office, A Collection Jar.  Be Creative!  Let Big Brothers Big Sisters know if you're planning an Activity and we'll help you to promote it!

CHECK IF YOUR EMPLOYER HAS A MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM

Many larger companies have a Matching Funds Program where the company will match the amount of money you donate to Charitable Causes.  Find out if your employer does this so that they can match your contribution to Bowl for Kids.  Otherwise, ask your employer if they are willing to pledge.

CHALLENGE ANOTHER TEAM

Do you know another Team Captain?  Add some playful competition and Challenge another Team.  Go for a Crazy Challenge like the Best Dressed Team or the Wackiest Hats.  Or Challenge for the most Funds Raised.  Let BBBS know about your Challenge and maybe you'll hear about your Team on the Local Radio Stations!

JUST ASK

Don't be afraid to ask and never under estimate the amount that a person may be willing to give...investing in the children and youth in your community is a GREAT CAUSE that most people believe in!  Ask your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, members of groups and organizations that you belong to, businesses, perhaps start a letter writing campaign to the people you know.