WE HAD TO MAKE A DIFFICULT DECISION AT EASTERSEALS TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND SOME OF OUR DAY PROGRAM SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES WE SERVE IN DELAWARE AND ON THE EASTERN

SHORE OF MARYLAND. IT WAS HEARTBREAKING TO DO SO, BUT WE KNOW IT WAS AN APPROPRIATE STEP TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE FAMILIES WE SERVE AND OUR

STAFF. WE’RE DOING OUR BEST TO CONTINUE TO SERVE SOME OF OUR FAMILIES REMOTELY, INCLUDING DELIVERING CHILDREN’S THERAPY SERVICES TO OUR YOUNGEST CLIENTS THROUGH

TELE-THERAPY.

CLOSURE OF SOME OF OUR KEY SERVICES TO COPE WITH THE CORONAVIRUS MEANS FUNDRAISING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER! WITH EVERYONE’S SAFETY IN MIND (AND

REALLY A FUN NEW OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP FUNDRAISING), WE HAVE MOVED OUR VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE TO AUGUST 21-22!

WHILE THE DATE HAS CHANGED, ALL THE OTHER FUN AND EXCITING THINGS ABOUT THE CHALLENGE WILL REMAIN THE SAME! IT'S STILL AT OUR EXCITING NEW VENUE - THE 76ERS

FIELDHOUSE - AND WE WILL STILL HAVE A CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT AND VENDOR FAIR ON AUGUST 22. THE KID ZONE WILL STILL BE THERE TO KEEP YOUR KIDS BUSY. AS A BONUS, THE

NEW DATE GIVES US A HUGE OPPORTUNITY TO FUNDRAISE THROUGH THE SUMMER!

DON’T LET THESE CRAZY TIMES KEEP YOU FROM CONTINUING TO FUNDRAISE TO SUPPORT EASTERSEALS' MISSION. THE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THAT WE SERVE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

NOW MORE THAN EVER .

Virtual Fundraising

Ideas!

FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR 2020 EASTERSEALS/CAI VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE

• While Restaurants/Bars are operating differently during the Coronavirus Emergency or shut down, it’s still important to support all the businesses that have donated to our charity. We are all familiar with “Dining for a Cause” or “Bars/Guest Bartending”. We can help promote their business and go back to full fundraising. Some restaurants are still willing to help with gift card promotions and donations back. Contact your favorite “go-to” and see how you can work together.

• Using digital fundraising channels it a great way to make giving more convenient for donors, and appeal to more of your supporters' preferences. You will also be able to open up many of your efforts to a larger segment of your donor base, since you won't be constrained by geography.

• Online campaigns can be done using Facebook, Zoom, Instagram and even email. Host a virtual bingo! Fundraise using Venmo or another Cash App!

Virtual Fundraising during the Coronavirus Time Period

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WITH THE POWER OF DIGITAL FUNDRAISING ON YOUR SIDE, YOU CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON YOUR AUDIENCE AND YOUR CAUSE!

IF YOUR FUNDRAISING IS FEELING TIRED, YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! IN THIS PRESENTATION, WE'LL COVER OUTSTANDING ONLINE

FUNDRAISING IDEAS THAT YOUR ORGANIZATION SHOULD TRY IN THE NEW YEAR, INCLUDING:

FACEBOOK FUNDRAISINGSMALL BUSINESS PARTIES

GO FUND ME

FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR 2020 EASTERSEALS/CAI VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE

• TIK-TOK VIDEO CHALLENGE! Have a “DANCE OFF” for a $ donation! Challenge your friends, and have people “vote” for $ to your Volleyball Fundraiser (OR $5 to make it stop HA)!

• Paint Rocks and post them for a donation (Drop them off to porches)!

• Drop off something fun, such as a volleyball, a potted plant, or something HILARIOUS to a porch! To have it removed, the “porch selected” has to donate a $ amount or can donate a larger amount to have it moved to another porch!!! GET CREATIVE! GET FUNNY! Have an old Christmas decoration?

• Create a “DONATION TREE” in your driveway, invite people to come and “decorate a part of it” for a Donation!

LET’S GET CREATIVE!!!!

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We can all get through this together and help Easterseals keep raising urgently needed funding so we

can help our participants when it’s

safe to do so!

FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR 2020 EASTERSEALS/CAI VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE

• GO “LIVE” on Facebook during a walk, and take donations to see how far you can walk! How many times you can go around the block! Sing requested songs!

• Host a “Volleyball Decorating” contest within your team - decorate the volleyball, then auction them off online!

• No Shave Spring! Raising dollars every day for not shaving, raising dollars to change the color! Raising Dollars to shave your head (extreme)!

• Scavenger hunt! Be fun and safe….. Create one, have people “donate” to participate! Find safe things using their phone! Pictures of fun things, videos doing fun things! Ask local “take out” to participate by giving discounts, or a gift card to the winner AFTER the current situation is improved!

• Have people donate $ for you to do a good deed!

• Virtual Happy Hour? Why not!? Dress up, wear something fun, beachy, 80’s or otherwise! Bring your favorite beverage and donate the amount you saved by not going out to your volleyball team (ZOOM, FACEBOOK LIVE or ANY VIDEO PLATFORM WOULD WORK GREAT)!

LET’S GET CREATIVE!!!!

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Keep in mind to stay safe,

practice all good current

suggestions by the local

government!

To sum up:

Social Media fundraising is a great online

fundraising tool as it helps you appeal to

donors who like to be more engaged with the organization on social

media!

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Social Media• Considering that social media has become one of the main ways that

people connect, it’s important for nonprofits to incorporate social channels into their online fundraising strategies. However, social media is still an unchartered territory for many organizations. Most are uncertain about how to utilize it effectively.

• Donors land on a branded page! Instead of filling out a generic donations form, supporters will be taken to a form that’s branded and customized to the organization. They are interacting with the actual brand which establishes trust.

• Donors are taken to more information: By arriving at the charity website, supporters have plenty of opportunity to further interact. They can click to learn more, and may be inspired to donate more.

• Data is automatically collected. Donor information is collected automatically and shared with the organization for further interaction with donors!

Here are just a few of the benefits:

FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR 2020 EASTERSEALS/CAI VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE

Fundraising on facebook is easy to

start, easy to promote and

payment is directly to your non-profit.

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Follow these easy instructions while logged into your facebook account:

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When you get started, selecting Easterseals is easy!

To sum up:

A Small Business/home business party not only helps to raise money,

but keeps the independent home

business thriving too!

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Home Based Business Consultant Parties

• Independent Home Sales businesses are booming! Companies like Origami Owl, Thirty One, Scentsy, Pampered Chef and so many more have online, email websites and do “live” parties too!

• GREAT way to interact!• Invite your friends to the “live” party and everyone

can participate from the comfort of their own home!• Most consultants have experience and are SUPER

excited to set up a fundraising event! Some give a percentage, or some donate their commission, either way, reach out and set up a party!

• For a list of suggested consultants, please see information at the end of this PowerPoint!

HOME BASED FUNDRAISERS

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Some Easterseals Friends ready to help NOW!

• Orgami Owl – Holly Corbit -www.hollyc.origamiowl.com

• Scentsy – Julie Belford- julsbelford@yahoo.com

• Usborne Books – Missy Baker - Missy's Usborne Books & More https://www.facebook.com/Missys-Usborne-Books-More-105070767774935/?modal=admin_todo_tour

• Mary Kay – Caroline Robino marykay.com/crobino

• Just to name a few. We are sure everyone knows someone with a home based business! They are still working hard, making quotas, reach out and see if they are willing to help with a fundraiser!

• Stay local and small and it’s a win for the businesses and a win for Easterseals.

Who do you know?

Fundraising online can be very successful!

Share often and have FUN while you

FUNdraise!

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Most of these online fundraisers are easy to set up and have helping tools built right in!

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/

Fundly: https://fundly.com/

FunRazr: https://fundrazr.com/