A charity walk is capable of raising support for many causes.
Organizing a walk for charity in your community is one way to show support for a cause while at the same time educating others to the need. Planning a charity walk takes planning and attention to gather enough people to meet your goal. You will need to enlist the help of friends and family. With everyone working toward a common goal, a successful event is within your reach and will help bring your community together.
Instructions
1. Gather a group of like-minded individuals who believe in the cause you are raising money for with the walk. These will be your committee members. You should have at least two other people to bounce ideas off of, and these people should be willing to share in the work leading to the event. Have an idea meeting where you will decide on a location date and number of people you would like to involve. Have follow-up meetings several times before the event.
2. Decide on a registration fee based on the number of entrants you will be allowing to walk in your event. This number should be small enough that it is do-able for one participant to pay, but large enough that you will be able to reach your goal and cover expenses. For example, if you hope to raise $3,000 and will have $500 in expenses, you may choose to allow 100 entrants who will pay $35 each.
3. Talk to potential sponsors. Try to find businesses that can provide things you will need for the event such as T-shirts, banners, refreshments and food. Try to get them to provide these items at a reduced cost or free to your group in exchange for being spotlighted as a sponsor.
4. Obtain any permits that may be required from local authorities. Be aware that if your walk is planned on public roads, these will have to be closed down during the event. You will need to get approval from the police department for this type of event. If you are having the walk in a park, you may need to get a permit for public gathering and use of the property.
5. Publicize your event. Make flyers that are clear as to the reason for the walk, the date, time and location. Also include a website or other contact information. Make copies of the flyers and post them in grocery stores, parks and community centers. If possible, start a blog or website to keep participants informed of all updates.
6. Collect registration fees. You can add a registration link to your blog or website, or you can collect fees by planning a publicizing event. Set up a table at a weekend community soccer game or festival, and pass out flyers making sure to get the word out. Draw interested people to your table and allow them to register. Tell those interested they can also register on the day of the event.
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