‘Midwest Best’ Call Fundraising & Recognition March, 2013

1. ‘Midwest Best’ Call Fundraising & Recognition March, 2013

2. Welcome! • Welcome back! • Share best practices, key objectives, techniques and current resources.

3. Objectives* Understand the importance and role of fundraising and recognition * Implement plans * Utilize resources

4. Why Do you Relay?

5. M. E. A. L.

6. MotivateEngageAdvise Lead

7. 1) Hold a quality Kickoff/ Rally2) Regular, meaningful communication with teams & participants

8. Share MEAL Doc.

9. Poll: My event has held an impactful kickoff & is implementing a communication plan. • A) Yes! • B) We held (or will hold) a meaningful Kickoff/Rally and have plans to follow up with meaningful / on going communication. • C) We have some work to do!

10. 10, 660 Team Captains in the Midwest Division– That’s a lot of amazing people!

12. Fundraising Support The Survey Says: • Team Captains CSS score: 75 • ‘Training Received as Captain’ : 67

13. Poll: “Why didn’t you fundraise for this event?”A) I didn’t know it was a fundraising event.B) Fundraising is too much of a commitment.C) No one asked me / told me to fundraise.

14. ‘Relay Big’ -Fundraising Strategy1 - Plan to teach fundraising2 - Share opportunities3 - Communicate recognition programs/plans

15. Teach Fundraising Hold a Fundraising Workshop Incorporate Fundraising into ALL team meetings (and hold team meetings!) Position Fundraising in all communication.

16. Share Opportunities • Team Fundraising • Individual Fundraising • Online Fundraising • Onsite Fundraising

17. Share Year-Round Fundraising doc

18. Share doc - Planning your team fundraiser

19. POLL: What is the average gift amount? • A) $40 • B) $25 • C) $91 • D) $47

20. Individual Fundraising/ Online Personal Ask! Letter/ Email Luminaria

22. Onsite Fundraising Engaging, Inspiring, Mission based, &FUN!

23. Share doc – Onsite Fundraising

24. Other Opportunities • Relay Recess • Relay Field Day • Coaches vs Cancer • Bark For Life

25. Teach Fundraising Review: • Fundraising Workshop • Share Opportunities • Position Fundraising in all communication

26. WANTED: Fundraising Chair

27. Recognition • Why? • Recognition Programs • Build Your Plan • Techniques • 1

28. Relay Recognition • Overall MW scores a 73 in Recognition

29. Team Recognition Programs Fundraising Club Silver Survivorship Team Challenger Club 15

30. Individual Fundraising Recognition Programs Individual Fundraising Club Grand Club

31. Poll: Does your event have a Recognition plan?A) Yes!B) We recognize teams, but mostly at, or after the event.C) Ongoing recognition, not exactly a plan.D) We have room to improve!

32. Share doc. – Recognition Plan

33. Recognition Opportunities for all events: Recognition Programs Communicate how teams will be recognized Post – event

34. “ Give me a …” • M. E. A. L. • 1/3 Mission, 1/3 Fundraising/Recognition, 1/3 Event

35. Review • ‘Why’ do you Relay? • Teach Fundraising – hold a fundraising workshop. • Recognize your Relayersfor their great work!

36. Resources • MW Best Call presentation and resources • Fundraising and Participant Experience toolkits • Relay For Life / Relay Nation / mwrelayforlife.org • Staff flash drive • ‘Volunteer’ Midwest Best Call’ April 30th @ 6pm