How Great TeamsOrganize for Success

Workshop Learning Objectives

• Describe the importance of a team fundraising culture

• Organize and plan using a team captain guide

• Identify others (volunteers / corporate leaders) to engage in your team

• Apply the seven keys to fundraising success for your team’s next event

Team BP, Circle of Influence Honoree

Eric Cioti

Amanda Banduch

Co-Captains

Team BP

BP MS 150

Houston to Austin

Sabrina Thieman, Walk MS Team Captain, Las Cruces, NM

Tag Team MS

Dorie Brannigan, Superstar Committee ChairpersonBP MS 150 Houston to Austin

Heather Ward, Team Captain – MuckFest MS Boston108 team members raised $27,000 in 2014

Team Captain/Co-Captain

Volunteers

Recruit

Train

Recognize

Logistics

Supplies

Food & Bev

Transportation

Communications

Registration

Roster

Emails & Newsletters

Marketing

Social Media

Team & Individual

Pages

T-Shirts & Jerseys

Team Website

Fundraising

Team Donations

Incentives

Rewards & Recognition

Team Sponsors

Matching Gifts

Safety

Training

Compliance

Awareness

Team Fundraising CoordinatorsDorie Brannigan, Superstar Committee Chair

• What is a Fundraising Coordinator?

• Why should my team have one?

• 60 team Fundraising Coordinators in 2012

• 179 teams in 2014 (70% of all teams)

Case Study: EP Energy

• New Fundraising Coordinator attended Society’s FC luncheon and

networked with other captains, staff and volunteers

• Invited MS Ambassadors Rita & Nabil Joubran to speak at their

team meeting

• Average per rider grew 34% from $2,414 to $3,249

7 Keys to Fundraising Success for Teams

1. Set your team fundraising goal and monitor it

2. Invite an MS Ambassador or Champion with MS to speak to

your team about MS and the mission of the Society

3. Recognize, encourage, and thank your team’s Top Fundraisers

4. Know the incentives and prizes offered by the Society and by

your team; encourage team members to reach next level

5. Take advantage of matching gift opportunities

6. Include fundraising tips, success stories, facts about MS in

team communications

7. Say thank you to your riders, donors, volunteers, sponsors,

executive supporters