November 2013

A NEW LOOK.

MEETING YOUR NEEDS.

While so many of you were managing fall events this month, our small but mighty team has been crafting a new website and finalizing the fantastic line-up for the 2014 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference.

You'll find it easier to tap into the resources you need at the new www.runwalkride.com, your online hub for insights into the ever-changing world of peer-to-peer fundraising.

Check out the conference section to see how we've listened to your feedback to create a program that will provide you with even more of the information and connections you need to succeed. Registration is now open for the conference and four exciting pre-conference workshops.

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you'll join us in Atlanta on February 25 & 26.

David Hessekiel

President

Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council

P.S. We're 'building the plane as we fly' so if you find broken links on the new website, have questions about the conference or want to share ideas, please send us an email. Our goal is to support the important work that YOU do - both online and in person.

IN THIS ISSUE

A first look at the 2014 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference
Deadline Extended! Enter now to win a full conference scholarship
Tip: Always Connect to Mission
Nominate your most inspiring volunteer - the annual Cash, Sweat & Tears Award
Peer-to-peer Fundraising in the News

2014 CONFERENCE

February 25 & 26 at the W Atlanta Midtown

Join hundreds of your colleagues at the conference laser-focused on the needs of peer-to-peer fundraising professionals. Whether you're a veteran executive or a P2P rookie, involved with a national walk series or an endurance program, we will treat you to an extraordinary, customized conference experience.

Highlights:

Pre-conference workshops - with prices reduced by 50% to stretch your budget

NEW: P2P Peer Groups. Each attendee will be matched with a small group of peers with similar levels of experience working on similar programs to discuss challenges and experiences

One-on-One P2P Consulting with experts on everything from recruitment to mobile marketing

Your choice of four Summits (Endurance, National Series, Local/Regional and Cycling) to hone in on success strategies for your program

More speakers from nonprofit organizations than ever before including the American Diabetes Association, Autism Speaks, Children's Tumor Foundation, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The LIVESTRONG Foundation, MacMillan Cancer Support, Make A Wish America, Pelotonia, Yale-New Haven Hospital and more.

Thanks to DonorDrive Social Fundraising, one lucky winner will receive a free pass (including travel costs) to attend the 2014 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference on February 25 & 26 in Atlanta!

Entering is easy -- but do it today!

The deadline has been extended to November 22 -- SO ENTER NOW!

Simply click here to submit a short essay (100 words or less) on how you and your organization would benefit from a scholarship to attend the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference.

Only open to organizations that have not previously sent employees to attend the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference

Click here to submit your entry.

TIP: ALWAYS CONNECT TO MISSION

Fundraising events vary in both subtle and dramatic ways and on the surface, one running event in downtown Chicago can offer a very similar experience to another running event in downtown Chicago (or Tucson, or Ft. Lauderdale). Experiences matter and one of the best ways to differentiate your organization's event is to immerse people in your mission. This helps deepen engagement with your cause, leads to more loyal fundraisers and improves fundraising results.

Wondering if you're communicating your mission effectively? Consider these questions:

Are you doing everything possible to communicate the importance of your mission and the impact made by the dollars that your participants will raise?
If someone showed up at your event knowing nothing about your organization, would they walk away with a clear understanding of what you do and why? Would they be inspired to get more involved?
Are you providing opportunities for your constituents to honor their own, very personal connections to your mission?

If these questions have piqued your interest, read more from Event 360's Suzanne Mooney on Connecting to Mission here.

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HONOR YOUR MOST EXTRAORDINARY VOLUNTEER

The Cash, Sweat & Tears Awards honor the passion of your most extraordinary volunteers - the people who take on physical challenges, overcome obstacles or raise huge sums from friends, family and colleagues for your cause. Every nominee will be recognized with a Cash, Sweat and Tears Certificate of Merit. The winner will be honored at the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference on February 25 & 26, 2014 with a trophy and a cash contribution to the group they support.

What are you waiting for?

Nominating someone is easy. Simply share a short description of what makes this volunteer so inspiring by the December 1, 2013 deadline.

Click here to nominate your most inspiring volunteer.

PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING NEWS

The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge set a new fundraising record - $39 million to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, and the Jimmy Fund, which raises funds to support research at Dana-Farber. (Click here to read more)

Medtronic and Lilly Diabetes will serve as national presenting sponsors for this season's JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, hosting educational booths at select local events and will work with their employees to form Walk teams at each location. The sponsorship, a first for JDRF and the Medtronic-Lilly Alliance, will help JDRF fund more than half a million dollars for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. (Click here to read more)

The Women's Running Series announced that the Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation will be the official charity partner of the 2014 series. The Women's Running Series encompasses four half marathon and 5K events uniquely catered to women, combining a fun destination with scenic courses for the ultimate girls' weekend getaway. The events are open to both runners and walkers. (Click here for more information)

Do you have news you'd like us to share? Shoot us a quick email:
info@runwalkride.com

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