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Race for Independence Toolkit

Here you will find a collection of various tools that will assist you in making the ask.  There have been many changes and additional, exciting tools added to ensure your fundraising success.  Keep checking in the tool kit as we continue to develop new things to assist you in being a successful fund raiser.


Graphic: Whozit

 

How to raise $250 in a week:
7 ways in 7 days to make the "Ask."

Day 1: Sponsor yourself...$20
Day 2: Ask three relatives for $25...$75 total 
Day 3  Ask three friends for $10...$30 total 
Day 4: Ask five co-workers for $10...$50 total 
Day 5: Ask five neighbors for $10...$50 total 
Day 6: Ask a favorite local merchant for $25
Day 7: You did it! Celebrate! $250

Race for Independence Letterhead

Stationery (Word doc)

These are available for you to personalize your correspondence for the March.  Save the documents to your computer so that you can use them as needed.  Enter the mailing address on the envelope and print.  Write and/or cut and paste your letter and print
 

Race for Independence Envelope


Sample letters

Writer's block?  Attached are a few sample letters for you to use as a guide, modify the text to meet your audience.  Send it to your family, friends, and anyone else you want to sponsor you!


Sample E-mail (Word doc)

Here you will find a sample e-mail to help you make the "ask."


Donation Collection Form

Use this form to record donations collected by you.  These donations can be in the form of a check or cash.  It is important that you collect as much information on the sponsor as possible; this will aid you later when you thank them.  Remember, in order to use the email feature of the Web site for your thank you notes, it is imperative that you get an email address.


Check back frequently as we add materials to this toolkit.  If you have any comments, questions, or need to order Race for Independence materials, please contact imaginationfund@nfb.org.


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