Fundraising is Fun

Presented by Stephanie Clausen-Kubarth, OT, Program Director, Certified Riding Instructor and Wendy Miklaszewski, OT

Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program

Our objective in this session is to share fundraising ideas; what works, what doesn’t, things you’ve tweaked to make your fundraisers better and what’s been a bomb! We want you to share your ideas too!

Fundraising Gala

Capsule table

We all do these, dinner and a silent or live auction. We all get items donated that we wonder what in the world are we going to do with that?! We’ve come up with a method that is not only fun for the attendees but a nice way to offer these items in a fun profitable way. We call it our capsule table. We take those items and beautifully wrap them. Along with some of those ‘interesting’ donations, be sure to include items you’d like to win. Our sign says “buy some pills and help pay the vet bills.” We utilize capsules donated by a pharmacy, roll up small pieces of paper that either blank or have a smiley face on it. A Smiley face means you’ve won a prize. The winner then gets to pick out a package from the table. We sell 1 for $5, 3 for $10 or 10 for $20. Our guests always love this and it gets them interacting with each other.

Invitations

We changed our invitation to our Gala from a traditional invitation to more of a fundraising letter. The results were astounding. We increased donations by 50%.

Attached is an example.

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Fundraising Gala

March 21, 20157:00pm

Tempel Lipizzan FarmWadsworth, Illinois

Sponsorship Opportunities

“Cameo’s Dream Makers”Event Sponsor · $10,000

· Full page ad in program· 10 Gala tickets· Announcement during performance· Table tent cards on each table· Logo on all invoices· Logo on website for one year

“Hershey’s Heavenly Sweets”Dessert Sponsor · $1,500

· Full page ad in program· 10 Gala tickets· Logo on dessert table· Logo on website for one year

“Amlet’s Appetizers”Hors d’oeuvres Sponsor · $1,000

· Half page ad in program· 8 Gala tickets· Logo at appetiser area· Logo on website for one year

“Capri’s Capers Capsule”Capsule Table Sponsor · $750

· Half page ad in program· 6 Gala tickets· Logo on capsule table· Logo on website for one year

“Lilly’s Libations”Beverage Sponsor · $500

· Quarter page ad in program· 4 Gala tickets· Name/Logo at bar area

“Chippers Chablis”Wine Sponsor · $300

· Quarter page ad in program· 2 Gala tickets· Name/Logo at bar area

“Aristotle’s Goblets”Wine Glass Sponsor · $50

· Name/Logo at wine glass area

Name: _________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

City: _______________________ State: ___ Zip: ______

Phone: ____________________________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________________________

Ad page size: ___________________________ $ _________________

❏ I/we will attend the 2015 Making Dreams Come True Fundraising Gala on March 21, 2015 at $75 per ticket.

_________ Ticket(s) at $75 each

I/we will support MTRP with the following sponsorship level:❏ Event Sponsor❏ Dessert Sponsor❏ Hors d’oeuvres Sponsor❏ Capsule Table Sponsor❏ Beverage Sponsor❏ Wine Sponsor❏ Wine Glass Sponsor❏ Program Ad❏ Item Donation

Payment: ❏ Check enclosed ❏ Visa ❏ Mastercard

Please make checks payable to: MTRP

Credit Card #: _____________________________________________

Expiration Date: __________________ CVC code: _______________

Name on Card: _____________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

❏ I am unable to attend, but please accept a donation of $ __________

Please attach RSVP with donation and mail to:MTRP

P.O. Box 282Somers, WI 53171

RSVP must be received by March 7, 2015

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Business: __________________________________________________

Name: ____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: _______________________________ State: ____ Zip: ________

Phone: ____________________________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________________________

Ad page size: ___________________________ $ _________________

Please include a business card or any information you would likeincluded in your ad. Our designer will contact you with any questionsand a proof for you to approve.

Event Program AdsSupport Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program by purchasing an ad inour event program. This program will be viewed by our MakingDreams Come True Fundraising Gala attendees. We will design an adfor your business.You can purchase an entire page or a portion of a page for:

· Advertisement· In Support of· In Celebration of· In Memory of

Booklet AdsFull page: 5"x8" $5001/2 page: 5"x3.875" or 2.375"x8 $2501/4 page: 2.375"x3.875" or 5"x1.812 $1251/8 page: 2.375"x1.812" $75

Camera ready ads may be sent in PDF, TIFF or JPG format at 300 DPI resolution via email to: mtrpinc@aol.comAds must be received by March 7, 2015

Example Ad

Congratulations, MTRP!

You really domake dreams come true!

Madeleine Key & family

Art projects

This is an interesting one for us. As OT’s we love to have our riders do fine motor activities! The best one we’ve done is a painted glass with a horse on it. One of our riders designed the horse. Others trace it. Even our most involved riders get to help.

We have sold these at horse shows and at saddle shops during Christmas season. Not only has this proven quite profitable, but it has also raised awareness of our center in the horse community. One breed organization even used our glasses for trophies for their three-day horse show!

We have also made horse head wreaths.

Purse party

This one is so easy and so much fun. And a bit dangerous if you like purses! You’ll want them all for yourself!

Put the word out that you are taking new or like new purse donations. You’ll be amazed at how many you’ll get. We then had volunteers go over all of them to make sure they were empty, clean, and in good condition.

On the high-end purses, such as Coach, we used them in a silent auction. The other purses, we set up tables of $5, $10, etc. We had our purse sale in our indoor arena. We promoted it just using social media and word of mouth. We made about $2000 in two hours.

The group we heard about this fundraiser from, did a tea along with the purse sale. They raised $10,000 in four hours. They promoted theirs in the newspaper and radio spots and charged a fee to enter.

Horse Show

We host our own horse show for our riders in our indoor arena. The stress is decreased for horses and riders since it’s ‘home.” Riders are required to get pledges to be able to show. We also get sponsors for the show. Along with the show, we offer food, coffee, etc. We stopped pricing food a number of years ago, instead we place donations jars at each food table. It has proven to be a much better method to elicit donations.

Attached are forms about our horse show.

On Saturday, October 10, 2015 Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program will be hosting the Goodie Memorial HorseShow for riders with special needs. As children with special needs usually don’t get a chance to participate in horseshows, this is a special event for them. We are working hard at making this horse show a great success and areexpecting many participants and spectators to attend our horse show.

Please help us make our event a success by considering a donation to MTRP to offset the costs associated with thehorse show. Your tax-deductible contribution will be acknowledged at the horse show and will make a realdifference to the children in our community.

Please consider one of these ways to help in the sucess of our event:

• Underwrite costs associated with the event with a sponorship• Purchase an ad in our event program• Sponsor a class in the horse show

I hope we can work together to continue MTRP’s tradition of helping children with special needs. Thank you verymuch in advance for your consideration. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 262.859.2240,or e-mail me at mtrpinc@aol.com. I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,

Stephanie KubarthProgram Director

P.S. If you would like to attend the Goodie Memorial Horse Show, please contact me for more information wewould love to see you there!

Address: 1451 172nd Avenue, Union Grove, WI 53182 • Mailing Address: PO Box 282, Somers, WI 53171 • Phone: 262.859.2240 • Fax: 866.849.0983 • www.mtrpinc.org • mtrpinc@aol.com

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Dear Parents:

On Saturday, October 10, 2015, Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program will once again host the “GoodieMemorial Horse Show.”

The “Goodie Memorial Horse Show” will have two purposes: to allow all our riders to participate in a horseshow and to raise funds for MTRP. Each therapeutic riding lesson costs MTRP $94.48. That’s $94.48 to make ithappen! A therapeutic rider pays only $30. That means MTRP must raise the other $64.48.

Like last year this event will be exciting for all the riders. Every child will win a trophy in their class and a photographerwill be on hand to take their picture. Riders can also earn prizes for the amount of pledges they receive.

We would love for all our riders to participate! The only requirement we are requesting from riders is to raise a minimumof $100 in pledges to participate in the horse show which includes a free t-shirt. Raise a minimum of $500 and receive25% back of the amount you raise in MTRP riding credits. Example: Raise $1000: $1000 x 25% = $250. $250 will be credited to your account for future riding lessons. All monies and forms must be turned in by September 19, 2015to count toward prizes and to participate in the show. Unfortunately, we can not make any exceptions to thiscutoff date.

Please consider participating in the “Goodie Memorial Horse Show”. This will be a great event that your childwill enjoy while at the same time helping out MTRP. If you have any questions please call Stephanie at262.859.2240. With your help we can “Make Dreams Come True.”

With Gratitude,

Stephanie KubarthProgram Director

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What is MTRP?Imagine a place where children with special needs can be themselves.They can bond with a special horse and develop lifelong relationships.Imagine a place where these children can leave behind their crutches,wheel chairs, and therapies to soar to freedom. Imagine a place wheredreams really do come true. When children ride their horse, theybecome independent. They fill the arena with signals or commands to “walk on” or “trot” and the air is filled with laughter and shrieks ofglee. Most of all, the children at MTRP are learning essential life skills,such as talking, signing, walking and focusing on their therapies.

Making Dreams Come True!

Our mission …Improving the lives of children with special needsthrough equine facilitated activities: providing individualized care to maximize the child’s potential.

(262) 859-2240

Riders:This is your chance to raise much needed funds for MTRP.The Goodie Memorial Horse Show will take place Saturday,October 10, 2015. All participants that turn in a minimumamount of $100 in collected pledges before September 19, 2015will receive a free MTRP t-shirt. All pledge sheets, moniesand matching funds forms must be turned in bySeptember 19, 2015 to count toward prizes and participatein the horse show. We cannot make any exceptions to thecutoff date.

Earn Riding Credits:25% back of the amount you raise in MTRP riding credits($500 minimum raised.) Pledges must be turned in bySeptember 19, 2015 to count toward riding credit.

Hints for Collecting Pledges:We want this event to be both fun for the riders and beneficialfor MTRP. No amount is too small, we want everyone to participate at the level at which they are comfortable. Hereare some ideas to help you collect pledges:• Check on your company’s matching program.

MTRP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and may beeligible for your company’s matching program. Have thematching forms on hand and complete the appropriateinformation about MTRP in advance.

• Do you have sponsors on your pledge sheet thatdon’t work for your company? Have them check iftheir employer has a matching program. Make sure youget the completed matching forms when you collect themoney so it will count toward your total.

• When collecting pledges from family and friends, besure to let them know that any amount is great. If youhave set a goal for yourself tell them what it is so theyfeel like they are actively participating with you.

• Don’t forget to thank your sponsors. After you havecollected your donations, please send thank you notes toall your sponsors. Include a picture of you and yourhorse or make a special thank you gift. This lets themknow ho much you appreciate their support and theywill be more likely to sponsor you next year.

Want more efficient fundraising?Try getting pledges with the help of First Giving, a reliable,efficient online program that allows you to collect donationswithout all the stress of dealing with cash and checks! It’seasy! Go to http://www.firstgiving.org/30981 to set up yourpersonal fundraising site for MTRP. Enter in October 10th asthe event date for the Goodie Memorial Horse Show and thenshare the news of your site with all of your friends and family,even on Facebook! They can then use a credit or debit card tomake a donation directly to MTRP online. We get the checkwith all donations directly from First Giving, as well as all ofthe acknowledgement/thank you information … all you haveto do is spread the word of your fundraising site!

Please call Erin at 262.859.2240 with any questions

Pledge FormI, ____________________________________, will participate in the Goodie Memorial Horse Show on October 10, 2015.

All sponsorship proceeds will go to benefit Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program. MTRP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that offerstherapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy to children with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. MTRP currently servesover 65 children in Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

For more information, please visit our website at www.mtrpinc.org or or e-mail mtrpinc@aol.com or call Erin at 262.859.2240.

Please make checks payable to MTRP. Preferred t-shirt size: Child: c S c M c L c XL or Adult: c S c M c L c XL Pledge sheets are due no later than Saturday, September 19, 2015. We cannot make any exceptions to the cutoff date.

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Sponsor’s Name Address City State Zip Phone Pledge Company Paid MTRP Amount Match a Use Only

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