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Themes can be a great way to bring an additional element of fun to your charity walks. It can also help bring the attention of the local media to your charity event.

Be creative when considering a theme for your walk. The theme should instill excitement in your community. The theme should support contests (like costume contests) and entertainment.

Most charity walks don’t have a theme beyond the cause they are supporting. However, there are some that do. Themes focused around holidays are popular. Here are examples of walks using a holiday theme:

• Halloween – Richmond Zombie Walk
• Winter Holidays – Jingle Bell Run/Walk
• St. Patricks Day – Shamrock Run & Walk

There are many possibilities for a theme. Have the charity walk planning committee brainstorm some ideas. Use the following list of potential themes to get you started:

Can you think of other themes that could be used for charity walks? What themes have you used for charity walks in the past that have been successful? Let me know by leaving a comment below.

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Training session being conducted by Arthritis Foundation, Virginia Chapter

Training is critical to a successful charity walk program. With proper training, each participant will be better equipped to fulfill his or her role.

There are two levels of training that need to be provided to the charity walk team. They are general training and role specific training.

General Training

General training applies to everyone involved in the walk. What should this type of training cover?

It should include:

• Description/mission of the nonprofit organization
• Overview of the charity walk
• Fundraising basics
• Advocacy basics
• Different ways to support the nonprofit organization

Role Specific Training

Role specific training gives instruction tailored to the job of the individual participants. The focus should be on making a participant’s efforts as easy and effective as possible. What should this type of training cover?

It should include:

• Step-by-step instructions
• Tools
• Tips
• Lessons learned
• Resources
• Importance of the role and how it fits into the overall effort
• How to get help when needed

Training Methods

Training can be provided in a variety of ways. People learn differently. Consider providing the training in multiple forms when possible. This allows the participants to choose the method(s) most effective and enjoyable.

Some of the training methods that can be used include:

• Classroom (face-to-face)
• Written documents
• Online interactive lessons
• Video (online or DVD)
• Audio (podcast or CD)

Make sure your organization provides great training for the participants. You will be helping your charity walks be successful.

Thanks,

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