Get Started Now! WATERFEST XII, CRBI's environmental education and paddlesports extravaganza is set for May 4-5 at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Georgia with more than $2000 in prizes up for grabs in our 13-mile Oostanaula River Race, our Canoe & Kayak Tug-O-Wars and in our CANOE-A-THON FUNDRAISING CONTEST.
Start soliciting funds now and you can win:
A New Canoe valued at $700 courtesy of Johnson Outdoors
A New Recreational Kayak valued at $400 from Johnson Outdoors and Cedar Creek Park in Cave Spring
Clothing from Patagonia
A framed photograph of one of Georgia's rivers valued at $275 courtesy of Joe Cook
And much more! (Additional items will be added as received including vacation getaways and other goodies. Check back periodically for updates. This notice posted Feb. 1, 2012.
Set up your fundraising page and get started. The money you raise will go to support CRBI's efforts to protect your drinking water and North America's most biologically diverse river basin.
Every donor who contributes $5 or more is entered into a raffle to win a new kayak. Contributions of $20 receive 5 raffle tickets, $40 10 tickets, $60 15 tickets, $80 20 tickets, $100 25 tickets. Winner will be announced at WATERFEST on May 5.
Deadline for receiving donations: May 5, 2012 at 10 a.m..
You may also solicit donations in person by downloading a CANOE-A-THON donation form at www.coosa.org You DO NOT have to participate in one of WATERFEST's paddling events to compete in the CANOE-A-THON fundraising competition.
Raise more than $150 and you may request to have your Race or Tug-O-War registration fees reimbursed--and receive a complimentary CRBI T-shirt or Ball Cap.
Learn more at www.coosa.org
Tips for Raising Money
Raising money for a good cause is easier than you might think. The number one reason people give is because they are asked!
By asking others to support your cause, you are giving them the opportunity to contribute to something important, and that will make them feel good.
GET OVER THE EXCUSES
“My friends are all poor.”
People who make $25,000 or less give away a higher percent of their income than those who make over $25,000.
“I can’t ask for money. I’m a terrible schmoozer.”
This is not schmoozing, its about clearly communicating what you are doing and why. Everyone needs clean water. Their donation will be used to protect their drinking water.
“They gave me money last year. I can’t ask again.”
They have given before. They know who you are. They believe in you. Ask again.
“I don’t know anyone to ask.”
See below.
WHO TO ASK
1. First, put in your own contribution. Bring your lunch to work one or two days a week instead
of going out to make up the difference.
2. Ask your partner for $20. Make him/her a nice dinner at home instead of going out.
3. Ask your doctor/dentist/therapist/chiropractor/vet/coach/mechanic for a donation.
4. Ask a local business. Go to the coffee shop, gym, local restaurant, grocery.
5. Ask a friend for $20 or ask 4 friends for $5.
6. Ask your neighbors. Not comfortable knocking on doors? Write a letter and insert a return
envelope.
7. Ask a relative.
8. Ask a church/temple/ member.
9. Ask your boss/co-workers. Does your company have a matching gift program? Display a
donation bucket in your place of business. Put a candy/donation jar on your desk.
10. Ask your hairstylist.
11. Ask your rotary club for a donation.
12. Take a Canoe-a-thon form to the bus stop, soccer game, daycare, or school. Hard copies are available at our website!
13. Contact the national chapter of your fraternity or sorority.
