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FUNDRAISING GUIDE

Tea with the ToothFairy

2014-2015 School Year Edition

ToothFairy Dance-a-Thon

“I Save Smiles” Wristbands

Wear Your Wings T-Shirts

Plan it!

Sell it!

Earn it!

Pediatric dental disease is the #1 chronic childhood disease in America, impacting millions of children and their ability to eat, sleep, play, and learn. In response to this health crisis, America’s ToothFairy was founded in 2006 as a collaborative effort of clinicians, academicians, corporate leaders, and community stakeholders. Dedicated to eliminating children’s preventable suffering from dental disease, America’s ToothFairy provides programs and comprehensive resources to deliver community-based critical preventive, educational, and treatment services to the most vulnerable children.

Who is !

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Your support enables America’s ToothFairy to serve as an educator about the importance of oral health, a preventer of dental disease, and a protector of children. Funds raised for America’s ToothFairy go directly to providing: ★ Oral health screenings and treatment for at-

risk children across the country ★ Xylitol, fluoride, and sealant products to

prevent tooth decay ★ Vital oral health education for children and

families

The Cause

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Fundraising Incentives !

To Sell… !

…Or Earn!

“I Save Smiles” Wristbands !These wristbands are the perfect awareness-raising accessory to sell in schools, at school or community events, or to friends and family. !Request wristbands in sets of 25, with a minimum order of 50. Groups that order wristbands pledge to sell them for a least $5 each. Many groups chose to sell bands for more. Decide on a price point that makes sense for your community.

Wear Your Wings T-Shirts !“Wear Your Wings” t-shirts are the ultimate way to show your support for America’s ToothFairy! !Groups that pledge to raise $30 per group member through fundraising events will automatically receive a “Wear Your Wings” t-shirt. If a group of 10 youth organizes an event that raises $300, everyone in the group receives a t-shirt! !Students who independently raise $30 or more are also eligible to receive a t-shirt.

Place your order by emailing youth@ncohf.org

Sell tickets to community members. ! Dress up as a ToothFairy. ! Read books on dental health to guests. ! Spread positive oral health messages. ! Serve smile-friendly snacks and

Signature

Fundraising EVENT

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Tea with the ToothFairyYou’re Invited… to plan a Tea!

Downloadable Resources Designed by !★Tea with the ToothFairy Tickets ★Posters designed for: Event Promo, Check-In Table, Tools for Teeth

Donations Box, SmileFriendly Snack Table, Activity Area ★Place Cards/Table Numbers (for Guests and for Tables) !

Event Floor PlanD

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Emergency Exit Door

Check-In or Ticket Sales Table

Ask attendees to bring toothbrushes or toothpaste. Collect these donations and bring them to children in need.

Sponsor Banner (hanging up)

Is there a local business that can sponsor the Tea? They might make a monetary donation or donate food, beverages, or other product.

Speaking Area

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Activity Area ★ Storytime with the

ToothFairy ★ Coloring Sheets ★ Interactive America’s

ToothFairy Display Board

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Tools for Teeth Donation Table

Who will attend? What’s your target audience? How much will you sell tickets for?

Give guests place cards or assign them to a table.

The ToothFairy should address all guests at the beginning of the

event and share tidbits on good oral health habits.

The ToothFairy can mingle with guests as they enjoy tea and snacks. Be sure to have a helper follow the

ToothFairy to take photos!

Smile-

Friendly Snack Table!Tea Table 2

Tea Table 1

Serve healthy snacks and drinks. Fresh fruits, vegetables, hummus, cheese and crackers, trail mix, pretzels, smoothies, and water are great options!

Tea with the ToothFairy

A ToothFairy Dance-a-Thon or ToothFairy Ball is a great way to have fun and make a difference in children’s lives. For dance marathon, attendees commit to dancing for a certain amount of time and ask for sponsorships from family and friends. It usually lasts for 12-24 hours. A regular dance could raise money as well, and all you have to do is sell tickets. !Think about how you will generate interest for the event! How about bright colors, glitter, wings, sparkles, and great music! Attendees can decorate and wear their own wings; you could award a prize for the best ones! !Halloween is a great time for a dance, but Spring gives you time to plan. Winter suits silver glitter and sparkles for a ToothFairy Winter Ball--if you want to make it more formal, have attendees wear party dresses and suits/tuxedos with their ToothFairy wings!

Signature

Fundraising EVENT

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Downloadable Resources Designed by !★ ToothFairy Dance-a-Thon Tickets ★ Posters designed for: Event Promo, Check-In Table, Tools for Teeth Donations Box,

SmileFriendly Snack Table, Photo Booth ★ Star Cut-Out Decorations ★ My Smile Matters signs

ToothFairy Dance-a-Thon

Event Floor Plan

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Check-In Table

Sponsor Banner (hanging up)

Photo Booth!

Band, DJ, or Music Area

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How much will you need to charge for tickets to cover expenses and raise

money? Your expenses might include printing, snacks, drinks, music, and

decorations.

Dancing can make you hungry! Serve healthy

snacks and drinks.

ToothFairy Dance-a-Thon

Dance Floor

Is there a local business that can sponsor the dance? They might make a monetary donation or donate food, beverages, or other product.

Smile-Friendly Snack Table!

Ask dance-goers to bring a toothbrush or toothpaste donation. Collect these donations at the entrance of the dance. Bring them to children in need.

Hang a sheet covered with stars. Have 3-4 pairs of

ToothFairy wings available. Snap pictures or have

attendees snap their own to share online. #gotwings

How will you provide good music? Most schools have a PA system available to hook an

iPod up to. There might also be students in your school with a band that are willing to play.

The ToothFairy’s favorite songs are: ★Party in the U.S.A., Miley Cyrus ★You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile, Annie ★Cotton Eyed Joe or the Macarena

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Looking for Something

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Start planning a ToothFairy

Dance-a-Thon or Tea!

Which of the following statements is true about you?

I am an excellent chef or baker.

I enjoy being active.

Having a Bake Sale

Holding a Car Wash

Organizing a ToothFairy Fun Run or Walk

Coming up with your own fundraising

event! Share the idea with youth@ncohf.org

Yes!

Raise $$ and SMILES by….

I enjoy manual labor. I am

creative.

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Community Engagement and Awareness Activities Number of Points

Complete My Smile Matters sign 1 point per sign completed; 1 point per photo submitted

Use downloadable Display Board Kit at event

10 points each for: Kid Board, Parent Board, and

Teen Board

Participate in a “Take Action” Activity from Project Plans 10 points per Activity

Participate in a “Build Leadership Skills” Activity from Project Plans 40 points per Activity

Participate in the Smile Drive 10 points

Education Activities Number of Points

Teach a Lesson on Oral Health using the Community Education Kit

10 points per classroom/group educated

Write and teach a lesson on oral health; share lesson script with America’s ToothFairy

30 points

Miscellaneous Tasks Number of Points

Submit a Youth Awards Application 2 points per Application

Submit End-of-Year Report 5 points

Fundraising Activities Number of Points

Plan a Tea with the ToothFairy Fundraiser 50 points

Plan a ToothFairy Dance-a-Thon 50 points

Raise over $200 20 points

Raise over $500 40 points

Raise over $1,000 60 points

Raise over $2,000 80 points

Sell over 100 “I Save Smiles” bracelets 20 points

Sell over 200 “I Save Smiles” bracelets 40 points

Sell over 500 “I Save Smiles” bracelets 80 points

Points Program Participate in any of these activities to earn Points! At the end of the

school year, the 10 Schools/Groups with the most points will receive a Prize.

To receive credit for activities, email youth@ncohf.org with the following information: !

School and/or Organization Name Advisor/Teacher/Adult Leader Name Activity/Activities Date(s) of Activity/Activities Evidence: Paragraph description of activity, photo, and/or submission of raised funds

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Thank You! !

Within 30 days of your fundraiser, please mail funds to: NCOHF: America’s ToothFairy 4108 Park Road, Suite 300

Charlotte, NC 28209

NCOHF: America’s ToothFairy is a federally registered trademark, and NCOHF has rules for its proper usage in fundraising efforts. Thank you for helping raise awareness about the #1 Chronic Childhood Illness.

Questions? Email youth@ncohf.org