Six Easy Steps to Raising $1000
This may be the first time you've ever participated in a fundraising event. We’d like to show you just how simple it can be. Just follow these six easy steps and you’ll be well on your way.
Have you set a higher goal for yourself than $1,000? Great! Simply adjust the minimum donation amount you’re asking of each potential donor – and increase the number of people you’re going to ask.
- Donate to yourself. It all begins with you! $50
- Ask 4 family members to donate $50 each. $200
- Ask 14 friends (and other family members) to donate $25 each. $350
- Ask 10 coworkers to donate $25 each. $250
- Ask your boss for a company contribution of $60. $60
- Ask 6 neighbors to donate $15 each. $90
TOTAL $1,000
Add just 4 more steps to reach $1,500!
Now that you’ve raised $1,000 for your Ride, you know just how easy it is. So why not increase your goal? There are four more easy steps you can follow to easily raise an additional $500.
- Ask 5 local businesses you frequent to donate $25 each. $125
- Ask 5 members of an organization to which you belong to donate $10 each. $50
- Host a community fundraising event (book sale, garage sale, car wash, etc.) $200
- Ask your doctor, dentist, lawyer, insurance agent, and real estate agent to donate $25 each. $125
TOTAL $1,500
(Source: Lance Armstrong Foundation 2006)