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The information in this presentation is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider(s) to determine the appropriateness of the information for your situation or if you have questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.. 1© Copyright 2012 Galactosemia Foundation

The information in this presentation is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider(s) to determine the appropriateness of the information for your situation or if you have questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.. 1

Fundraising 101

Lydon, Saylor, Southard and Wilburn Families



Why Fundraise?• Galactosemia Research is underfunded. We are slowly changing this by privately funding projects.

• GF must have $ to perform important tasks – CONFERENCES– Newsletters– Website– Toll free #– Staying connected to professionals



What Happens to the $ Donated to GF?

• General Fund – supports conferences, website, newsletters, etc.

• Research Fund – GF offers research grants to professionals who apply for funds based on a specific project. GF’s research team (made of parents like you) read, discuss and recommend finalists.

• The fundraiser can choose how to use the $ raised based on these 2 categories. GF kindlyasks donors to always give at least a portion of funds to the General Fund to keep GF running!



How Can I Get Started?• Do something you LIKE! (see suggestion handout)• Find your support system• Start small• Contact your local paper• Create (or use ours) a letter

to family and friends explaining your plans and requesting support

• Create (or use ours) a document for businesses explaining your plan, where the $ goes, why you are fundraising, etc.



The information in this presentation is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider(s) to determine the appropriateness of the information for your situation or if you have questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.. 5© Copyright 2012 Galactosemia Foundation


“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.” -Edmund Burke

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.”Margaret Mead



5K Run/Walk FundraiserHow to get Started?

• Pick a date• Select a course and make a map• List on Active.com or get a website w/reg form• Contact City for permission• Get Volunteers – these will make a race• Get Sponsors – send out letters, solicit friends and local businesses



5K Run/Walk FundraiserExtras

• Get a timing company or clock• T‐Shirts• Medals / Awards• Participation Bags



5K Run/Walk FundraiserDetails of Run/Walk

• Restrooms• Water/Gatorade available on course• Bananas/Granola bars/ Bagels• Trash cans• Mark your course or use volunteers• Contact local police • Race Waiver




5K Run/Walk FundraiserHow to make a profit

• SPONSORS AND DONATIONS!!!!!!!!!• Registration Fee• Make it professional to attract serious runners or more of a fun‐run. Both are very successful

• Can keep costs low– Limit awards– Cheaper shirts– No timing



Golf Outing Fundraiser• Select a course.• Set a price. (50% for golf, 50% for charity). We did $100 per golfer. Also price other golf outings in area before setting price.

• Set a date. (Friday afternoon outings draw the most golfers)

• Seek out corporate sponsors. • Contact Friends, Family and anyone you know who owns a business.



Golf outing Fundraiser• Get a team of 5‐10 people to assist in the fundraising efforts.

• If each person raises 5 prizes that is 25‐50 prizes. • You will also need 10‐12 volunteers the day of the event.



Golf Outing Fundraiser• Seek out a lunch and dinner sponsor. • Seek out beer sponsors. • Seek out prize donations : Other golf courses will donate foursome packs to advertise, Restaurant gift cards, golf items, etc.

• Seek out a car dealership to do a hole in one sponsorship.




Day of event• Sell Mulligans 2 for $10. • Have a raffle for prizes. You can do a separate raffle for large prizes.

• Golf contests: longest drive, closest to the pin, middle of fairway, and winning foursome.

• Can also have auction. • 50/50 drawing. • Putting contest prior to start of golf. $5 entry to win a driver or other club.



Day of the Event• Pictures of golfers• Post event dinner, auction, raffle, etc. (We pulled names of smaller raffle prizes during golf and had a volunteer hand them out after to speed up process. )



Get the kids involved!!!



Start small and build from there………

• Our first year we had 80 golfers and made $13000.

• In 2012 we had 152 golfers and netted $40000

• Reason #1 we fill it up every year is we make it a fun event.

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