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"Superman" Digger of
The Pit Crew Team

Challenge

The Pit Crew Team, with Team Leader Heather's high flying pup Digger, raised over $7,000 for
Mutt Strut 2010.

and

Yvette Rowan, with her cat Otto, raised over $2,700 for Mutt Strut 2010 as a Cat-Napper and, for the 2nd year in a row was our Individual
Leader of the Pack.


They want to know if you can match them!

You might think you can't, but both were successful by sending e-mails to friends and family.

And, remember, every bit you raise helps
homeless animals.


Yvette with Otto

Fundraising Tips:

  • Set a pledge goal.
  • Raise money online - Participate!
    • A Fundraising Web Page will be created for you so you can post photos and a message to your supporters.
    • From your Web page you can e-mail family and friends so they can learn more about your participation in the Mutt Strut and will have the ability to make online donations in your support.
    • Conduct a Letter-Writing Campaign. See the samples below for more information.
    • Send an e-mail broadcast message to all your friends and family members, even those out of state, asking them to sponsor you. Better yet, see if they want to spend a beautiful spring day in Michigan and walk with you!
    • You can also track your progress and see who has made a pledge online.
    • Create a link to your Web page from your blog, MySpace, or Facebook sites to generate even more support.
    • Create a slide show for YouTube.
  • Print a Pledge Collection Form (opens as a PDF document) and use it to collect offline pledges. You can turn it in at the shelter before the event to have it entered on to your Fundraising Web Page.
  • Many companies offer a matching gifts program which could double the size of your contribution. Check with your Human Resources Department.
  • Spread the word through messages on your home answering machine and voice mail.

 

Raise $200 in 10 Days

Put in your own $20 (Register now) ................. $20
+ Ask your spouse/partner/roommate for $20 .. $40
+ Ask 4 co-workers for $10 .............................. $80
+ Ask 4 friends for $10 ..................................... $120
+ Ask 2 relatives for $20 ................................... $160
+ Ask 2 neighbors for $10 ................................ $180
+ Ask your boss for $20 ................................... = $200

 

Additional Resources:


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