To make sure you succeed in fundraising & recruiting, here are some resources you'll need to get to the start line! Don't see what you need? Email trek@bc.lung.ca!
SOCIAL
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Your Personalized Webpage
Each participant receives their very own webpage upon registering. It can be personalized with photos and a message to your supporters, participants & donors. Donors can easily search your name from the main website to donate to your page. You can also post or forward your donors the URL of your fundraising page. The system instantly generates an automatic thank-you and .pdf tax receipt. For instructions on how to access your fundraising page and the Participant Center, please download the User Guide below.
Each participant receives their very own webpage upon registering. It can be personalized with photos and a message to your supporters, participants & donors. Donors can easily search your name from the main website to donate to your page. You can also post or forward your donors the URL of your fundraising page. The system instantly generates an automatic thank-you and .pdf tax receipt. For instructions on how to access your fundraising page and the Participant Center, please download the User Guide below.
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Recruit More Teammates
At your next fundraiser event have your phone or tablet ready to sign people up on the spot, OR print and distribute the Registration Form (download below) to sign up registrants. You can scan and email the completed form to trek@bc.lung.ca or fax it to 604.731.5810. Once the BC Lung office has received the registration form, we will register the participant online. The registered participant will receive his or her Username and Login information to their fundraising account via email. |
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Social Media
It's the quickest and easiest way to get the word out about your fundraiser or event. Want to post a link that sends potential donors directly to your fundraiser webpage? Here's three easy steps.
1) Log in to your webpage (your username and password are in your registration email. If you can't find it, email us.)
2) Click the Facebook icon on the right side of the page.
3) Add your own text and post!
It's the quickest and easiest way to get the word out about your fundraiser or event. Want to post a link that sends potential donors directly to your fundraiser webpage? Here's three easy steps.
1) Log in to your webpage (your username and password are in your registration email. If you can't find it, email us.)
2) Click the Facebook icon on the right side of the page.
3) Add your own text and post!
not sure what to post?
Example
I am participating in the BC Lung Association’s Bicycle Trek for Life & Breath. I’ll be cycling 200km on September 8th & 9th in support of the fight against lung disease. The money I raise will contribute to medical research, asthma education, clean air initiatives, programs to help young people live tobacco free, and so much more. Any contribution is greatly appreciated!
Want to feel like a superhero for the rest of the day? It’s easy. Just donate to my Bicycle Trek team. Then all you’ll need is the cape (not included).
My team [name] and I are looking to raise [goal] for the Bicycle Trek for Life & Breath! We’re only [amount] away from reaching it and we would love your help! All proceeds go to the BC Lung Association!
I am participating in the BC Lung Association’s Bicycle Trek for Life & Breath. I’ll be cycling 200km on September 8th & 9th in support of the fight against lung disease. The money I raise will contribute to medical research, asthma education, clean air initiatives, programs to help young people live tobacco free, and so much more. Any contribution is greatly appreciated!
Want to feel like a superhero for the rest of the day? It’s easy. Just donate to my Bicycle Trek team. Then all you’ll need is the cape (not included).
My team [name] and I are looking to raise [goal] for the Bicycle Trek for Life & Breath! We’re only [amount] away from reaching it and we would love your help! All proceeds go to the BC Lung Association!
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Strategize Your Fundraising
Whether you're a seasoned-pro, or new to fundraising, from coming up with a strategy plan, to raising dollars at the work place or hosting a community event – check out our tips and ideas below to help you maximize your fundraising efforts!
FUNDRAISER IDEAS
Beyond just asking for donations, there are many creative ways you can raise money for TREK! Check out some ideas below!
Beyond just asking for donations, there are many creative ways you can raise money for TREK! Check out some ideas below!
fundraiser event ideas
- Sports Tournaments
- Movie Night
- Silent Auction
- Car Wash
- Bake Sale
- Raffles (gaming license required)
- BBQs
- Pub Night
- Block Party
- Garage Sale
- Bottle Drive
- Lemonade Stand
BUDGET & EXPENSES
Try to keep expenses as low as possible. If you do require items, ask individuals or local companies to see if they can donate supplies or offer discount on material. If you require an official letter of endorsement from the BC Lung Association, we’d be happy to provide one.
Try to keep expenses as low as possible. If you do require items, ask individuals or local companies to see if they can donate supplies or offer discount on material. If you require an official letter of endorsement from the BC Lung Association, we’d be happy to provide one.
GAMING LICENSES & FORMS
If you want to hold a raffle or any other gaming activity, please ensure that you apply for a license from the BC Government’s Gaming Branch. For more information, click "learn more".
If you want to hold a raffle or any other gaming activity, please ensure that you apply for a license from the BC Government’s Gaming Branch. For more information, click "learn more".
MARKET YOUR EVENT
It's important to use eye-catching visuals and photos when promoting your event, whether it's in person or on social media. Check out these sample posters to help advertise your event:
It's important to use eye-catching visuals and photos when promoting your event, whether it's in person or on social media. Check out these sample posters to help advertise your event:
Don't forget to create a Facebook page for the event and invite all your friends!
OFFLINE DONATIONS
For any offline donations such as cheques and cash or cash from ticket sales, raffles etc, please do the following:
1) Mail all cheques with accompanying Donation Record Form (for tax receipting purposes) to:
Attn: Trek
BC Lung Association
2675 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 2K2
*Alternatively, you may also turn in your cheques or cash in person at the office.
2) All CASH donations must be submitted in person at the office or written as a cheque for the total amount. Please DO NOT mail in CASH. If a tax receipt is required, please submit donation with a Donation Record Form.
3) Calling the BC Lung Association office at 604.731.5864 and donating the funds via credit card. Tax receipts will be automatically emailed to donors once their credit cards have been processed and entered into the system.
We also have a Single Donation Record Form that you can leave with a potential donor.
*We cannot generate tax receipts for the following: gifts in kind, tickets, raffles, draws or auction items.
For any offline donations such as cheques and cash or cash from ticket sales, raffles etc, please do the following:
1) Mail all cheques with accompanying Donation Record Form (for tax receipting purposes) to:
Attn: Trek
BC Lung Association
2675 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 2K2
*Alternatively, you may also turn in your cheques or cash in person at the office.
2) All CASH donations must be submitted in person at the office or written as a cheque for the total amount. Please DO NOT mail in CASH. If a tax receipt is required, please submit donation with a Donation Record Form.
3) Calling the BC Lung Association office at 604.731.5864 and donating the funds via credit card. Tax receipts will be automatically emailed to donors once their credit cards have been processed and entered into the system.
We also have a Single Donation Record Form that you can leave with a potential donor.
*We cannot generate tax receipts for the following: gifts in kind, tickets, raffles, draws or auction items.
THANK YOUR DONORS
Don't forget to thank all your donors and supporters. We have a few items below to make it a little easier. Please contact us if we can create something that better meets your needs.
Don't forget to thank all your donors and supporters. We have a few items below to make it a little easier. Please contact us if we can create something that better meets your needs.
NETWORK
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Figure out your connections and create a list. Think about your workplace, family, friends, sports teams, local businesses, clubs or groups.
Customize your email signature & add a photo. Here's the 2019 Bicycle Trek logo.
Find people who you think will have influence to get other’s support (for example, maybe your CEO/President, league captain).
Follow-up with people to remind them. People are busy and tend to put stuff off. Social media is a great way to remind people!
Ask a lot of people for smaller contributions. Affordable donations really do make a difference and can add up quickly. A great way to do this is to set up a jar in a communal area.
Please note that all online paid donations will receive a automatic tax-deductible receipt via email. If you have cash or cheque donations, please submit the donation with a Donation Record Form to receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Customize your email signature & add a photo. Here's the 2019 Bicycle Trek logo.
Find people who you think will have influence to get other’s support (for example, maybe your CEO/President, league captain).
Follow-up with people to remind them. People are busy and tend to put stuff off. Social media is a great way to remind people!
Ask a lot of people for smaller contributions. Affordable donations really do make a difference and can add up quickly. A great way to do this is to set up a jar in a communal area.
Please note that all online paid donations will receive a automatic tax-deductible receipt via email. If you have cash or cheque donations, please submit the donation with a Donation Record Form to receive a tax-deductible receipt.