What does a Team Captain do?
Step 1: Register your team! It’s easy to do online, just go to www.bbbswc.org/events, and follow the
instructions! Or you can fill out the team registration form, which is the last page of this Team Captain
Packet, then scan and email it to Matt McDowell at [email protected].
Step 2: Set a team fundraising goal. The minimum is $300, but some teams will raise $500, or $1,000+,
so shoot for the stars!
Step 3: Recruit 4-5 people to join your team of 5-6. It could be friends, family, or colleagues, clients,
vendors, etc. You’ve set an ambitious goal, so choose people who will help you exceed it! Want to get
your sorority, fraternity, place of worship, club, or workplace involved? Call Matt McDowell at 937-4753142, and he’ll help you get things started.
Step 4: Motivate your team to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warren & Clinton Counties
- Share information about the impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters on your community
- Communicate their success (Katie just got a $50 donation! Joel has already exceeded his
goal of $200! Our team just surpassed the $1,000 mark!)
Step 5: Have Fun! Join us at the bowling alley on March 25 (Royal Z Lanes) or April 8 (JD Legends) to
celebrate your team’s success! Remember, it’s not about how good a bowler you are, it’s about
celebrating how you are helping to create brighter futures for kids in 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.
Fundraising 101
It’s easy to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters! Individuals want to invest in programs proven to
empower children to change their lives and break cycles of poverty. As our community struggles with
poor graduation rates, increasing numbers of children growing up in poverty, and increasing numbers
of children getting involved in the juvenile justice system, you can trust that your support helps more
kids get on the path to success!
Keep in mind:
• Every dollar matters – no donation is too small.
• Aim high! Ask for $100 and settle for $50. Gear the amount you’re requesting to your audience.
As long as you’re respectful and sincere about your motivation (changing the lives of children,
right here, right now, in your community) many people gladly give at a level that is comfortable
for them. Whether its $5 or $100, what’s important is that they support Big Brothers Big Sisters.
• Involve family and friends in your awareness and fundraising. Share these tips with them and
see if they can ask their own friends and colleagues to support your fundraising.
• You can ask in person or via a letter, email, or voice mail.
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Make your own contribution and let others know that you are donating not only your money,
but also your time.
Ask at your regular meetings. If you belong to a service club or religious or social group, request
time to ask for support.
Ask everyone you meet. Carry a collection envelope with you so that when you talk to people
Bowl for Kids’ Sake, you can ask them to support right then.
Personalize, personalize, and personalize! Whether you write a letter, email, or call, relating
your own Big Brothers Big Sisters story or an experience you had with a mentor while growing
up, success will come from making the ask personal.
If they decline the chance to support your agency, thank them sincerely for listening and giving
you their input. In many cases “no” means, “not now.”
All donations are 100% tax deductible – donors receive an email or letter that can be used as a
receipt for tax purposes.
Your next supporter could be….
Your best lunch date
Friends from your old job
Friends from your present job
Friends from school or college
Members of your sports team
Members of your hobby group
Members of your church or synagogue
Friends from your old neighborhood
Your landlord
Your car salesperson
Your car repair person
People you know through your spouse
People from your lodge or club
People who sell you groceries
People who sell you clothing
Your plumber
Your painter/decorator
Your travel agent
Your next-door neighbor
Your wedding attendants
Your veterinarian
Your children’s music teacher
Your physician(s)
Your lawyer
Your son’s or daughter’s scout leader
Your dry cleaner
Your florist
Your letter carrier
Your babysitter
Your children’s school principal
Fellow committee members
Your insurance agent
Your relatives
Your CPA
And remember: Say Thank You!
Big Brothers Big Sisters greatly appreciates every gift and hour donated to help children. Please
remember that as a Bowl for Kids’ Sake participant you are an ambassador of the Big Brothers Big
Sisters organization. We sincerely appreciate your help in continuing our efforts to make people feel
good about their connection to our work. Thank you for your commitment to kids in our community.
These tips and ideas are for your use to help make your Bowl for Kids’ Sake Team successful! If you
have any questions or need further support, please contact Matt McDowell and 937-475-3142.
Questions? Contact Matt McDowell @937-475-3142 or [email protected].
Team Registration Form
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Saturday, April 8, 2017
12pm-2pm or 2pm-4pm
12pm-2pm or 2pm-4pm
BFKS Wilmington @ Royal Z Lanes
2667 Rombach Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
$60 per bowler ($40 student rate)
BFKS Franklin @ JD Legends
65 Millard Drive
Franklin, OH 45005
$60 per bowler ($40 student rate)
Select Preferred Bowling Date/Location & Time:
___March 25, 12:00pm
___April 8, 12:00pm
___March 25, 2:00pm
___April 8, 2:00pm
Team Name: _______________________________
1. Captain: _______________________________E-mail: _________________________________
Address _______________________________Phone: _________________________________
Shirt Size (circle one size):
Adult – S, M, L, XL, 2X
Youth – S, M, L
2. Bowler: _______________________________E-mail: _________________________________
Address _______________________________Phone: _________________________________
Shirt Size (circle one size):
Adult – S, M, L, XL, 2X
Youth – S, M, L
3. Bowler: _______________________________E-mail: _________________________________
Address _______________________________Phone: _________________________________
Shirt Size (circle one size):
Adult – S, M, L, XL, 2X
Youth – S, M, L
4. Bowler: _______________________________E-mail: _________________________________
Address _______________________________Phone: _________________________________
Shirt Size (circle one size):
Adult – S, M, L, XL, 2X
Youth – S, M, L
5. Bowler: _______________________________E-mail: _________________________________
Address _______________________________Phone: _________________________________
Shirt Size (circle one size):
Adult – S, M, L, XL, 2X
Youth – S, M, L
Return this form to: BBBS, 1073 Oregonia Rd, Ste B, Lebanon, OH 45036
or email it to [email protected].
Online Registration: www.bbbswc.org/events
Questions? Contact Matt McDowell @937-475-3142 or [email protected].