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FUNDRAISING 101

Fundraising can be overwhelming, but Victory Junction staff members are dedicated to assisting you along the way and making sure you keep the “FUN” in “fundraising!” We’ve listed a few tips and ideas below, but we encourage you to get creative and use the resources and skills you already have. Just remember...small change can create a BIG impact! Every dollar you raise helps us send kids to camp.

How to raise $1,000 in 9 Days

Day 1: Start by sponsoring yourself for $50.
Day 2: Ask four family members to each sponsor you for $25.
Day 3: Ask ten friends to contribute $20.
Day 4: Ask ten co-workers to contribute $10.
Day 5: Ask ten neighbors to contribute $10.
Day 6: Ask your boss for a company contribution of $50.
Day 7: Ask five people from your place of worship for $20.
Day 8: Ask five local merchants to sponsor you for $40.
Day 9: Ask four old friends to contribute $25.

Fundraising Ideas

Letter campaign - Write a letter and send it to everyone you know, starting with your holiday card list. Not sure what to write? We can help!
FanWalk - Sell bricks that will be engraved and placed in the Victory Junction FanWalk.
Run to Victory – Have your Dream Team register for the Run to Victory event and ask others to sponsor every mile you each complete for the Run, including the miles you log while training and preparing for race day!
Host a party at your home - Think dinner party, “Girls Night,” race watch, game night… use your imagination!
Collect change – put a piggy bank on your desk and ask everyone to empty their pockets at the end of each day.
Casual Dress Day – Determine if your office will allow employees to dress down one day a week in return for a donation to your team.
Golf Tournament – Hold a golf tournament where the entry fee is donated to your team.
Matching Gifts – Ask your employer to match your personal donation or your total fundraising amount. This is a quick and easy way to double your fundraising!
Raffle or a Silent Auction– This can be held in conjunction with a dinner party or other event. Get items donated from local community businesses and friends and family members.
Host a bake sale, book sale, or yard sale.
Don't forget holidays! Sell roses on Valentine's Day or shamrock-shaped cookies on St. Patrick's Day. Ask for donations to your team in lieu of birthday or holiday gifts.
Promote Victory Junction on paydays by stuffing a brochure or flyer in each paycheck envelope.

In 2008, 998 donors (individuals, organizations and corporations) raised $1.7 million dollars for Victory Junction through their amazing fundraising efforts! The money raised through fundraisers and events, large and small, has provided many life-changing camping experiences for deserving children and families. Want to know how YOU can get involved?

Here are a few ideas for your event:

Car wash - a great summer idea...stay cool and raise some cash for camp!
Bake Sale - gather your friends for some baking fun. After the ovens cool, the yummy goods can be sold.
Motorcycle Charity Ride/Poker Run - A perfect fit for all of you motorcycle enthusiasts and motorcycle clubs out there.
Sports Party - Feel free to use Victory Junction and any of your favorite sports as reasons to throw a party...it could be a Super Bowl Party, a Daytona Party or any other theme...
Pancake Sale - Everyone needs to eat breakfast, they might as well help Victory Junction
Raffle - Easy to organize, all you need are some unique items to raffle off.
Auction - These are a little more advanced, and work well in conjunction with any of these other listed ideas. You will need to start gathering unique items to auction off.
Car Cruise - Plan a day of driving around a pretty part of your state.
Online eBay/MissionFish Sale - sell your unwanted items on eBay and donate the proceeds to Victory Junction through MissionFish!

Thank you for choosing Victory Junction as a recipient of your goodwill and charity. We look forward to helping you make your fundraiser a success!

For more information on hosting your own event, check out our Info and Forms page!