Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

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Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 Some numbers... 3 cheer points – London Bridge, Canary Wharf and Embankment 50 volunteer cheerers 62 runners in the team so far 100 runners we hope to have by Marathon day Over £230,000 raised in 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

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Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 ‘It was an honour to run for you!’ Jon Paul, London Marathon 2015 runner Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 ‘The cheer squad really lifted my spirits and helped get me around during some tough moments. It is an amazing feeling to have run the marathon and I was so proud to raise money for such a fantastic hospital.’ Sophie, London Marathon 2015 runner Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Charity place fundraising targets By December 1st- £1000* By January 31st- £1,500 By Race Day – Full target! *(If your place was confirmed before October 30th) Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

How to achieve your fundraising target Plan ahead Tell everyone what you’re doing Ask (3x) Get others involved Give people more than one opportunity to give Chase Social Media Work Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 Online fundraising Photos Keep fundraising after the event Tell your story Keep it updated Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 Promoting your page Emails to contacts (segmentation) Email signature Personalise Timing (payday)   AVOID GROUP EMAILS - They are very easy to ignore as the recipient will assume others copied in on the email will sponsor you. Social media Frequency Thank publically Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 Offline fundraising Afternoon tea These are just a few ideas – think outside the box, let me know if you have anything exciting planned. Quiz Race night Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Christmas and New Year fundraising Last hours pay Gift wrapping service Donations instead of cards/presents Sell unwanted Christmas presents Carolling Dry January Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Daniel, previous London Marathon runner I did it! Daniel, previous London Marathon runner Got in touch via Twitter to say he was struggling with balancing fundraising, training and work We worked together to get him to his target ‘Thanks for your tips and suggestions, the mind is going now that I feel that fundraising has been rejuvenated.’ Ended up raising £4579.62 and being featured as our Fundraiser of the Month Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 How to raise £2,500 Activity Goal (£) Date Collect donation online or offline Gift aid? Sponsorship Friends - £400 Family - £400 Colleagues - £200 Dec - May Online Yes Ask for sponsorship instead of Christmas or birthday presents £200 Dec Both Cake sale at work x 4 £400 Dec, Jan, Feb and March Offline (cash) No Quiz night at the local pub £300 March Organise a raffle Car boot / eBay sale Jan - March Fundraising party or dinner at home £100 Feb TOTAL £2,600 Congratulations, you have exceeded your fundraising target! Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 How we can help Fundraising materials Social media Publicity Ideas and experience Sounding board Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 Helpful resources ‘How you’ve helped’ section of hospital fundraising websites: Virgin Money Giving’s fundraising tips- http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/raise-more/fundraising-ideas.jsp Just giving's fundraising tips-http://www.justgiving.com/en/fundraising/fundraising-ideas www.supportevelina.org.uk www.supportgstt.org.uk www.supportkings.org.uk www.maudsleycharity.org Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 What’s next? Expect a check in phone call Mid December We will be adding Charity Place runners to the London Marathon console. Once you receive an email asking you to fill in your details you MUST do this before the deadline 26th January otherwise you won’t be able to take part. Keep in touch and let me know if you need anything Have a lovely Christmas! Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

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