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JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

Upcoming Events

Fri, Oct 8th, @5:00pm - 08:00PM
Shadowridge Charity Classic Golf Tournament to benefit JDRF
Sat, Nov 13th, @7:00am - 12:00PM
2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes - Wild for a Cure

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Home Walk to Cure Diabetes Fundraising Tips
Walk to Cure Diabetes

Fundraising Tips




Fundraising Tips

Raising money toward a cure for diabetes isn't difficult. All you have to do is:

  • Set a goal: This very simple thing is the key to successful fundraising. For example, let's say you set a personal goal of $100 ...
  • Meet your goal: It's not hard, just ask 10 people for $10!
  • Surpass your goal: It's as easy as writing a letter. The average Walk letter raises $2,000
  • Double your dollars: Ask if your employer has a matching gifts program. And ask your donors if their employers will match their gifts.

JDRF's Walker Fundraising Kit gives you even more great tips.

The rules of Fundraising

Writing a letter may be a quick and easy way to reach your goals

  • Face-to-face is best
  • Make it clear why you are raising money
  • It's easy to trade down; trading up is much harder
  • Tailor your pitch to meet your donor's needs
  • Ask for a specific dollar amount rather than letting the donor decide
  • You have to ask for money to get money
  • "Maybe" or "I'll think about it" doesn't mean "No." Only "No" means "No" and that's only for right now!
  • Make it as easy as possible for someone to give you money
  • Follow-up, follow-up, follow-up!
  • The most important thing you can say is "THANK YOU."

Write a Letter!

Writing a letter may be a quick and easy way to reach your goals

You can use graphics in your letter or to create a tee-shirt. Click here to download JDRF graphics.

How to raise $100 in just ten days

  1. Put in your own $10
  2. Ask your significant other for $10
  3. Ask your boss for $10
  4. Ask a co-worker for $10
  5. Ask a friend for $10
  6. Ask your neighbor for $10
  7. Ask a relative for $10
  8. Ask your doctor for $10
  9. Ask another co-worker for $10
  10. Ask another relative for $10

JDRF Walker Prizes

If you raise You are eligible for
$5000+ JDRF Gift Catalog - Platinum Level
$2500 to $4999 JDRF Gift Catalog - Gold Level
$1000 to $2499 JDRF Gift Catalog - Silver Level
$750 to $999 Youth Catalog - Bronze Level
$500 to $749 JDRF Zip up Jacket
(men's, women's or youth sizes) OR
Crocs w/ Custom JDRF Shoe Charm OR
Youth Catalog - Copper Level
$200 to $499

JDRF Wall Clock
$100+

JDRF Walk T-shirt
(plus another prize if $200 or above)

Matching Gifts

To maximize your fundraising totals, and your impact on finding a cure for diabetes, be sure to find out if your company has a matching gift program. Chances are they do! It only takes a few minutes to apply for and collect these extra funds. Simply go to www.jdrf.org/matchinggifts , type in your company name and follow the instructions to obtain your matching gift. Please be sure to check with the people who donated to your fundraising efforts as well, as their contributions may be eligible for matches by their employers, too.
 

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Don't Confuse Type 1 Diabetes with Type 2

JDRF Volunteer Pilar Cardenas-Gimber clarifies the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in the Union-Tribune . Click here to read the article in Union-Tribune

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