Nonprofit organizations typically set fundraising goals for each of their special events, even before the planning committees are formed.
But these goals should be used to manage the charity walk event.
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Have you ever been to a meeting that you didn’t know anyone in attendance? It can be very scary and awkward. For some, it can seem just as scary as going to the dentist!
The first charity walk committee meeting can be just as scary for new members. It is important that there is a way [...]
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I have already had the opportunity to participate in two Arthritis Walks this spring. One was held on the National Mall in Washington, DC and the other took place at Kings Dominion Amusement Park near Richmond, VA. The events were fun and raised more funds for the Arthritis Foundation than last year’s events.
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A raffle for a Briggs & Riley Double Expandable Tote was a part of my personal fundraising efforts for the 2011 Arthritis Walk at Kings Dominion. The walk was terrific and I now have a raffle winner!
Before I announce the winner, I thought you might be interested in how I determined the raffle winner. I [...]
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Can your charity walk participants quickly identify your volunteers out of the crowd of people attending your charity event? If they need to talk to a volunteer, it can be very frustrating when the participant scans the group and there is no way to tell the volunteer staff apart from the rest of the walkers.
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