1.  Pick up a pledge sheet from the nonprofit organization you are supporting, from participating businesses, or from   the Volunteer Center of Durham. 

2.  Fill out your collection envelope or pledge form completely. Write your name and the nonprofit organization’s name clearly on the top lines.  Let the nonprofit organization know you are collecting donations for them. 

3.  Once you begin collecting pledges, be sure each donor writes their name, address and phone number on the pledge sheet. 

4.  All checks should be made out to the Great Human Race.  Be sure the donor writes the name of the nonprofit you are collecting for on the memo line. 

5.  If you collect cash, we ask that you replace it with a personal check for that amount. 

4.  Be sure to photocopy your form before Race Day in case you need to collect outstanding pledges.  We encourage you to thank your sponsors with a thank you note so this information will be very important.   

5.  Turn in your pledge sheet and money to your nonprofit GHR coordinator prior to Race Day, or you can turn in your pledge sheet and money on Great Human Race Day.

 
Online Fundraising

We are pleased to offer nonprofit organizations and individuals online fundraising through Active.com. Active.com provides you with the tools to take your fundraising to the next level. Just a few of the features include: ability to raise money as an individual and/or as a team, customize your fundraising page, reach out to family and friends world wide.  Pledges raised online are directly paid to the Great Human Race and will be credited to your nonprofit's account. You will receive an online receipt from activegiving.com, please file this receipt.

Setting up your online page to raise money for your nonprofit organization is easy!  You will get your own personal website and email. You can become a team captain for your organization and recruit new team members and manage your team’s progress.  Or you can raise money as an individual.  Choose the best option for yourself!

1.  Go to www.active.com/donate/ghr2010.

2.  Click on Become a Fundraiser. 

3.  Choose Fundraise as an Individual or Create a Fundraising Team (if you’re creating this page for your agency choose this one).  You may also join an existing Fundraising Team (see the drop down box).

To help answer your questions regarding the use of Activegiving,

please contact Tammy at tammy@thevolunteercenter.org or visit their website at http://www.active.com/activegiving/

Other Helpful Tips

Set a goal.  For example, 20 donations of $10 = $200. The average pledge last year was $15 and most fundraisers did raise a minimum of $50. Our top individual fundaiser raised over $4,000 for the nonprofit of her choice, 11 individuals raised more than $1,000 and 132 individuals raised more than $100 each.  Share your passion for your organization and spread the word about the important work they do.

Organize your efforts. Create your Team or Individual Online Fundraising page. Sent it out to everyone you know! Carry your pledge sheet with you at all times. Try to collect your donations at the time you ask for support. Come up with an easy way to ASK EVERYONE! The more you ask, the more you’ll get. Don’t be afraid that someone will say no. If they do, just say thank you for your time and encourage them to come out and walk or run on Race Day.