Dear Potential Team Captain,
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is challenging you to join us for 2017’s Bowl for Kids’
Sake to start to change the life of a child forever. Community members and businesses
are invited to participate in Bowl for Kids’ Sake by entering a team of 4-6 people to bowl
on Saturday, April 28th for the 2 hour session, 6pm-8pm. You don’t have to be a great
bowler to help us raise funds and awareness.
Our program matches youth, ages 6 through 18, with staff-supported, long-term, caring
adult mentors throughout Deschutes, Crook & Jefferson Counties. Our “Bigs” and
“Littles” spend an average of six to twelve hours a month together in the community
participating in activities such as, hiking, biking, arts & crafts, going to movies or simply
sitting and chatting. These small acts combined with having caring reliable mentor helps
BBBS achieve positive measurable outcomes including educational success, avoidance
of risky and delinquent behaviors, improved relationships, higher aspirations and greater
confidence.
This is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon’s 18th year of Bowl for Kids’ Sake
which is our organization’s largest fundraiser. Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 to
help children facing adversity succeed in school and in life and we cannot make our
goals a reality without your support. Please join other business’ and community
members support positive futures for kids. No matter how a person is involved (bowler,
sponsor, team captain, in-kind donor), he/she helps to start a child on the right path.
Enclosed are information sheets on how to get started. If you have any further questions
please contact Zoe Gilbert at 541.389.1409 or [email protected]
On behalf of the Bigs and Littles, our Advisory Council and Staff and our community, we
thank you for your consideration of our 2017 Bowl for Kids’ Sake.
We hope to see you April 28th,
Amanda Gow
Director
What Does A Team Captain Do?
Step 1: Register your team! Just contact Zoe Gilbert at 541.389.1409 or
[email protected]. Make sure to pick a fun name for your team
Step 2: Set a team fundraising Goal- AIM HIGH! We suggest $350 a team, but
some of our top team’s raise $2,500!
Step 3: Recruit 4-6 people to join your team. It could be friends, family, or coworkers. You’ve set an ambitious goal, so choose people who will help you
exceed it!! Want to get your workplace, place of worship, or club involved? Call
BBBSCO at 541-312-6047 and we will help you get that organized!
Step 4: Motivate your team to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters
* Share information about the impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters on your
community
* Keep your team informed about incentive prizes (Top Team, individual
and runner-up will get amazing prizes like a cycle pub tours, gift
baskets and more
* Use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media to help get the word out.
* Communicate your team’s success (Katie just got a $50 donation! Joel
exceeded his goal of $200! Our team just surpassed the $1,000 mark)
Step 5: Have Fun! Join us at the Sun Mountain Fun Center to celebrate your
team’s success! Remember, it’s not about how good a bowler you are, it’s about
celebrating the impact your team’s donations will have on our community!
Step 6: Say THANK YOU! Thank your team members for their time and
commitment to participate! Don’t forget to say thank you to the people who
donated to you! Call or e-mail them after the event to let them know how much
money your team raised and thank them for supporting local children!
EMAIL EXAMPLE
There are several pre-made email templates that you can use online from
your webpage. However, feel free to make your own as well. Below is just
another example of how to approach your friends and family and let them
know what you are doing and how they can help!
Dear Friends!
Help me make a BIG difference in the lives of children in Central Oregon!
I am participating in a fundraiser called Bowl for Kids’ Sake on Saturday, April 28th with a team of 4-5
bowlers. Each team must raise a minimum of $350 in donations, which is $70 a bowler. The bowler and
the team that raises the most money will receive awesome prizes! But more importantly, we will be
supporting the #1 mentoring organization in the nation!
To help me make my commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters, I ask you to please make a donation on my
behalf. All the money raised will go towards matching more kids in our community with caring adult
mentors.
To make a donation to my team, simply respond to this email and tell me how much you would like to
donate and then mail a check to me made payable to: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon or
visit www.bbbsco.org and donate online (But don’t forget to write MY TEAM NAME)!
*I must have all my donations with me on April 28th.
*All donations will receive a tax receipt for your records.
If you have any questions about Bowl for Kids’ Sake or about Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Central Oregon, you are welcome to call 541.312.6047 (BBBS office) or Event
Coordinator Zoe Gilbert at 541.389.1409 or [email protected]
Thank you so much for supporting the children of Central Oregon!!
OR a Facebook/Twitter message with a Link, like the one below, is
also very effective:
Hi Friends, I am participating in a very worthy cause called Bowl for Kids’ Sake and need sponsors!!!!!!
It is really easy to help me reach my goal, just click on the link below and donate to me as the bowler to
which your donation applies. Any amounts are accepted and please donate whatever is meaningful to you.
Thanks a bunch,
http://bbbsco.org/events/bowl-for-kids-sake/
TIP SHEET FOR BOWLERS
♦ Remember The Cause – CHILDREN of Central Oregon!
You are asking donors to help children in our area. Your goal is to help
sponsor one of our matches.
♦ Keep Your Sponsor Sheet Handy
Over the next several weeks you will be seeing plenty of potential
sponsors. The quickest and easiest way to fill your sponsor sheet is by
asking. Just remember to ask!
♦ Let Your Fingers Do The Walking
In this digital age you can have people sponsor you online. Just call, send
an e-mail or post your team page on your Facebook page, Instagram or
Twitter account.
♦ Create A List Of Potential Sponsors:
Family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, hair stylist, and customers are
all potential donors and would love to help you reach your goal.
♦ Collect Your Money When The Donation is Promised
Only the money collected beforehand OR on the day of the event count
toward the grand prizes. The best thing to do is to collect your money
immediately. Utilizing the online system or doing so in person makes this
easy.
♦ Useful Facts to tell potential donors
• Funds raised go to sponsoring a match; volunteer screenings &
enrollment, case management, child safety, trainings for mentors
activities for kids to participate in, etc.
• 74% of Littles currently in our program have seen an improvement
in self confidence
• 90% of our Littles have an increased desire to learn new things.
• Forbes magazine listed BBBS as one of the top 10 nonprofits in the
nation, based on efficiency of fund distribution.
• BBBS has been in Central Oregon since 1994
• BBBS is 100% donor funded
• BBBS serves over 400 youth and the program is offered FREE to
every child that wants/needs a mentor
BOWL FOR KIDS’, SAKE
Friday, 6PM-8PM April 28, 2017
SUN MOUNTAIN FUN CENTER
Team Name:
_____
Team Captain:
Captain’s Mailing Address:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
E-mail Address:
Bowler #2:
Phone:
E-mail:
Bowler #3:
Phone:
E-mail:
Bowler #4:
Phone:
E-mail:
Bowler #5:
Phone:
E-mail:
Bowler #6:_______________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________ E-mail:_____________________________________
Please return no later than April 7th to:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, Deschutes County
2125 NE Daggett Lane, Bend, OR 97701
Fax: Zoe Gilbert at [email protected] or mail
2125 NE Daggett Lane
Bend, OR 97701
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