TEAM FUNDRAISING TIPS

Challenge Each Other

Hold weekly challenges within a company that have two or more teams. Each member of a participating team puts one or two dollars in a "piggy bank" at the beginning of the week. The team that collects the most money during that week wins the "piggy bank" to donate on behalf of their team! You can also see if your company will come up with a prize for the team that raises the most money.

Go Casual

Dress down for a cause. Arrange for your office or school to allow people to dress casual in support of finding a cure for cancer by giving a dollar, two or even five!

Pay Day

Include a PayDay candy bar with paychecks at work. Include a little note that says: "It’s payday and a sweet time to make a donation to the American Cancer Society through our Hood To Coast (or Portland To Coast) team!" Say: "Contact ____ for more information. Thank you for your generosity!"

Reduce Stress

Find a masseuse through a health club, training school, or chiropractic office. Have the specialist come to your business and provide 5 or 10 minute neck and shoulder massages for a gift of $10. Have employees sign up beforehand and the masseuse will come right to your office!

Give Ribbons

Give out ribbons for a gift of $1 or more. Employees can take home a ribbon in honor of a friend or loved one who has/had cancer. Create your own wall to list the names of these people.

Give Vacation Rewards

Ask your boss to offer an extra vacation day to the team member who raises the most money. If your team is the highest fundraising team within the company, see if everyone on the team can have a day off or half day off!

Give Prizes

Get some great prizes donated to your team. Try gift certificates at a restaurant or spa, then auction the prizes off to the highest bidders.

Honor Loved Ones

Create quilt squares in honor or in memory of people with cancer. Accept varying donations for different sizes. Display the quilt in the lobby at work, school, health club, or place of worship.