It was a beautiful day on Saturday. It was the morning of the 2009 Richmond Jingle Bell Run/Walk.
Everyone was having a fun time. There was music. There was food. There was a crowd of people. Several of the participants dressed up in holiday-themed costumes, including many dogs.
One thing that I noticed at this charity event [...]
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Start of the Walk
A crowd of people gathered to walk in support of a cause. A band was playing to entertain and get everyone excited about the event. Sponsors provided additional entertainment and useful information. A significant amount of money was getting turned in.
During the walk there was additional entertainment and messages about why [...]
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Charity walks can benefit tremendously from the support of businesses. They can potentially provide money, required products, and volunteer time.
Businesses all around you need new ways to promote their products and services to the community. They also need to continually find new ways to improve employee satisfaction. Supporting charity walks is one great way to [...]
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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 [...]
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Charity walks, also known as walkathons, can boost a nonprofit organization’s financial position and bring it positive exposure to the community. The opposite can occur if the walk is not planned and executed properly.
What is one of the key areas to consider when planning for a successful charity walk? It is location.
In real estate, location [...]
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