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Silent Auction Bid Sheets

May 18th, 2012 by Kari

Silent auction bid sheets (or silent auction bidding forms) are the primary way to inform auction bidders about the items available to purchase at the silent auction. Silent auction bid sheets should include all the information a consumer would want to know when making a purchase, so bidders can buy with confidence.

For a fully customizable sample bid sheet for your charity auction, visit silent auction sample bid sheet to download a free sample template!

What to include on a Silent Auction Bid Sheet

A silent auction bid sheet is more than just a form for interested parties to write down their name along with the amount they are willing to pay for the item (or bid). There are several significant parts you’ll want to include on a proper silent auction bid sheet.

EVENT DETAILS: Include your organization’s logo and the name of the charity auction or fundraiser. In the event that your audience attends numerous fundraising auction events, this basic information will ensure they receive the items they won, and will provide them with contact information in case they have any questions.

ITEM TITLE: Include a “Title” for the silent auction item at the top of the bid sheet giving each item a name for announcements at the close of the event.

TRACKING NUMBER: Include an individual tracking number for each item, along with an auction category (if relevant). This will help winning bidders match the exact item won during check out.

BID AMOUNTS: Silent auction bid sheets should show the actual value of an item, the starting bid and the minimum raise.

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS: Provide a detailed description of each item including everything the bidder will want to know when making a purchasing decision. Make sure to include a description of what the item is, approximate value, and other details such as: vintage year if it is an antique, number of owners (if a collectible), number of copies for artwork or original pieces, etc. If packages include more than one item, be sure to include details and descriptions for all the items included in the package.

RESTRICTIONS: Be sure to list any restrictions associated with the donation – including expiration dates, limitations on days of use, exclusions, price caps, transferability, resale restrictions, etc. It’s important to share all the information with bidders… even if it seems like its irrelevant, buyers still have a right to all the information prior to making a purchase.

Bid Sheets for an Online Auction?

If your charity auction is conducted online, you can use an online charity auction software to accomplish the same thing as a printed bid sheet. Your auction website will include all of the bullet points above (item title, description, estimated value, etc.) as well as a place to make an online bid. An online auction allows for even more information, as you can include links to donor websites where potential buyers can find even more information about the item they are considering buying. It also provides the option to include a “Buy Now” feature. If you start decide to host an “online-to-live” auction, you may promote the silent auction in advance of the event, begin to collect bids online, and then print the bid sheets with the “last bid” for use at your event. This could bring in larger donations as you’ve had more time for multiple bidders to drive up the price of items.

Visit online charity auctions for more information about hosting an online auction.

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Fundraising Ideas for Mother’s Day

May 9th, 2012 by Maureen

Mother’s Day is a great time for moms to think about ways that they can have a positive impact on their children. One of the most important jobs of a mother is that of a role model. As mothers teach and model the fine points of fundraising, their children will develop a charitable spirit which has the power to change the world.

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Mom & Daughter create a fundraising website

Teaching children to have a giving outlook in the face of those who are in need is an important aspect of a mother’s job. Mothers and their children may want to work together by participating in a fundraising campaign in an effort to raise money to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless or provide vital resources to humankind. Mothers can work with their children in creating a fundraising website where they can post family photos and explain their involvement with the fundraiser, and include the goals that they hope to achieve. This not only teaches children about giving, but also shows the importance of setting objectives and accomplishing goals.

Mothers often manage the fundraising efforts for sporting events in which their kids participate in order to raise funds for equipment, facilities, travel expenses for tournaments and more. The ever present role modeling that mothers provide their children with can shine beautifully as they work together in raising money through sports fundraising initiatives. With each communication, phone call, email and letter written, the tasks of a good fundraiser can be modeled. They can work together in hosting an afternoon gathering to spread the word about an upcoming charity event, spending time together in choosing photos for their fundraising website or creating fundraising flyers to pass out in the local community.

Schools host fundraisers in kindergarten, grade school, high school and college, and school fundraising campaigns are a great way for mothers to bond with their children at all ages. As new books are needed, computers need upgrading or gyms require rebuilding, the special connection between a mother and child can make for an effective fundraising team. Bring your incredible joint energy to the planning of a walk-a-thon, or reaching out to your community by hosting a golf-a-thon. Families can engage in a pledge drive together, and motivate one another with fun contests and prizes. Teams that consist of members of varying ages also provide older students with the experience of being role models and teaching to younger peers. A team fundraising campaign also brings many skills to the table as parents and students learn to work together to achieve the goal of making a difference.

Please visit the DoJiggy Fundraising Resource Center for step-by-step guidance on school fundraising, sports fundraising, church fundraising and more.

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Fundraising Golf Marathons

May 3rd, 2012 by Kari

Golf marathons are a new fundraising concept that extends beyond “just” hosting a charity golf tournament. Golf marathons allow organizations to increase fundraising dollars raised by having Golf participants commit to raising a certain amount of money through pledges, rather than charging a set registration fee. Ask your golfers to contact friends, colleagues, and family members to solicit donations for their participation in your charity golf tournament. Each golfer can easily raise $500 (or much more) by tapping into their friends and family. Often, the golfer is not charged to play in your fundraising golf tournament if they meet your minimum pledge standards. And “free golf” is a great incentive for people who like golfing!

How does a golf-marathon work?

Golfers register for the golf marathon online with easy-to-use golf tournament software. They can easily join a team or register as an individual.

Next, they create their own personal pledge page, which can be customized using personal photos, quotes, goals, etc. This is a really nice feature for individual golfers as they are able to personalize the fundraiser by sharing photos and telling family and friends about their reason for participating in the golf marathon. A fundraising website also makes collecting donations much easier. First, donors can feel “safe” as financial contributions are easily and securely processed online using a preferred payment processor. Second, golfers can easily send an email to their contacts with a link directly to their fundraising page. They can also post this link on their social networking sites (ie. Facebook and Twitter) helping to spread the word even further.

Other Fun & Lucrative Ideas

If you choose to host a golf marathon, there are many other ideas you can include as part of your fundraising event to raise even more money for your cause. Organizations can choose to add a fundraising merchandise store to their website. Here golfers, sponsors and donors can purchase t-shirts, hats, water bottles, etc. in support of the cause. Not only does this help increase awareness for the cause (as people are wearing branded merchandise) but a percentage of each purchase also goes directly towards the benefiting charity.

When hosting a golf marathon there are also plenty of ways to motivate participants. Since there is not a set registration fee, you can provide incentives to individual golfers to raise more pledges by regarding top teams and participants with prizes and awards. Rosie’s House has achieved great success with their annual golf marathon. Their tournament website includes a goal thermometer and lists “top performers” right on their home page to help instill motivation.

Hosting a party following the golf tournament is another great way to reward participants by providing food, entertainment and prizes. It’s also a great place to recognize sponsors, announce winners and thank them for their achievements, and even consider hosting another money-making event such as a silent auction. Refer to “post-golf tournament fundraising ideas” for more details!

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Environmental Club Fundraising Ideas in Celebration of Earth Day

Apr 16th, 2012 by Maureen

Increasing awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural resources is the core mission of celebrating Earth Day on April 22, and environmental club fundraising ideas are brought to the forefront at this special time of year.

Environmental clubs, just like many nonprofit & community organizations, host fundraising events to raise money in support of various initiatives that “give-back” to Mother Earth. While it is true that any fundraising campaign may bring in dollars to support your cause, educating your potential donors and sponsors regarding the planet which we share will make them more likely to contribute and invest in change.

Inviting an environmental expert to speak at your walk-a-thon destination point, gala fundraiser or charity golf tournament is a nice idea. You may have several experts within your community, or contact an environmental nonprofit organization within your region. Another possibility would be to ask a green technology expert or business owner to speak about their work, such as a sustainable architect, biologist or company who provides clean energy products.

Films are another effective way of educating people on subjects concerning the environment and conservation. Having a film-week and charging a fee at your office or a public site could be an added activity to a fundraising event, or as a way to attract donors to your donations website.

Kids are often our best educators. We are all connected to nature – children are especially conscious of their surroundings. Every day they play in our fields, forests and waters without having been pulled away by their careers and responsibilities. Motivating them to engage in activities that raise money for the environment is easy because they live close to the earth, and kids easily motivate adults to give from their hearts. Holding events such as pledge drives with activities focused on conservation and environmentalism can be very fun and effective. Children will inherit the earth, and protecting it through fundraising with kids will serve as a powerful marketing message to your donors and sponsors.

Environmental club fundraising ideas that offer public education also include selling green products through an online fundraising website. Hosting an online charity auction featuring conservation oriented products is one of many winning environmental club fundraising ideas. Your organization could hold a silent auction, or an online-to live auction event. Products may include items related to solar energy, composting and green building projects, with a full product education through video, text and photos. Any online fundraising website can include product sales as well.

Partnerships between environmental clubs, businesses, schools and governments can be formed to advance the mutual interests of all. Resources and expertise can be shared in reaching your fundraising goals, and lasting relationships can be formed in creating a rich network of support for future projects together. Seeking sponsorships with those who are allied with your mission is the best place to start, ensuring that your fundraising goals will be met if not exceeded.

Contact DoJiggy for more information on green fundraising ideas and the tools necessary to accomplish your goals.

Here are a few more articles related to Environmental Club Fundraising.

- Eco-Friendly Fundraising Ideas

- Greening your fundraising campaign

- Create a more sustainable fundraising campaign with Online Software

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Golf Tournament Planners Help Charities Get In On The Green

Apr 12th, 2012 by Julie

So you want to organize a charity golf tournament and don’t know where to start? You are not alone! Golf tournaments are a long standing tradition in charity fundraising and have proven to be a successful option, however, planning takes time and knowledge. Whether you are a development director or a volunteer, the task of organizing a charity golf tournament may loom as a daunting fear; especially if you are unfamiliar with golf as a sport. Using a Golf Tournament Planner for your charity event can save you time and money, as you allow an expert in the field to set up the infrastructure and ensure your fundraising success.

Some of the areas in which a golf tournament planner can be of most assistance are:
• Connections for selecting a golf course.
• Providing outside services including online registration, marketing, and all pre-tournament management.
• Sourcing vendors and accessing Golf Marketplace items.
• On-site coordination, including parking services, golf bag handlers & caddies.
Experience is the key here. Perhaps the most beneficial element to using a golf tournament planner for your charity event, is that they can streamline the golf specific aspects of your tournament while allowing you and your team more time to concentrate on publicity and donation efforts.

Pat Lawson of the Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) took some time to share her experience as a charity golf tournament planner for the Southwest region of this 37 year old organization. She is responsible for at least four golf tournaments a year for CCI, as well as organizing fundraising tournaments for other charity organizations in the region. Although a golfer herself, Pat had no experience in golf tournament planning before organizing her first tournament nine years ago. Her hands-on learning curve has given her a down to earth understanding of what development directors or volunteers might miss.

Pat outlined three main areas in which using a golf tournament planner can make or break a tournament’s success:
• Timeline and connections
• Sponsorship management
• Dexterity with online registration tools

“The most important thing to remember is to be prepared!”, says Pat. Carving out a practical timeline may be difficult for the event planner who is not aware of specific details that pertain to golf tournaments. Six months is her suggested planning period.

Sponsorships are an essential aspect to a golf tournament, and are another opportunity for the golf tournament planner to come to the rescue. Pat normally works with a sponsorship committee consisting of members of the charity organization. Through her contacts she is often able to attract the larger sponsors. With CCI she has achieved a 75% return rate for annual sponsors through her fostered relationships.

Finally, a golf tournament planner may have extensive practice using online event registration and golf tournament software. Pat has teamed with GolfRegistrations for the past five years. She says the difference between running a golf course in the traditional, paper based way as opposed to using online fundraising software is “like night and day”. Pat participates in the GolfRegistrations partner program, in which she can manage all of her events through one dashboard.

The tried and true option of running a charity golf tournament can be a stable inclusion on your annual fundraising event calendar. Using a golf tournament planner can secure that stability even further. As Pat Lawson says in closing: “Trust in the planner!”

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Post-Tournament Golf Fundraising Ideas

Apr 4th, 2012 by Kari

Many nonprofits and community organizations host charity golf tournaments as an excellent way to raise funds and awareness for their cause. Registration fees and online donations may bring in the bulk of the dollars raised, but remember…the success of your fundraising golf tournament should NOT stop at the close of the event. There are plenty of opportunities to raise even more money for your cause after the last ball falls in the hole.

Below are some post-tournament golf fundraising ideas to help you raise even more money for your cause, and celebrate the success of your charity golf tournament. Good Luck!

Post-Tournament Banquet

A banquet is a perfect time for golfers to unwind from the long day of playing golf. People are jazzed up from the day of playing golf….often wanting to share stories and experiences they had on the course. They are hungry, thirsty and happy, and will likely enjoy the time to decompress and mingle with friends, co-workers, and members of the community. Golfers can invite spouses, family and friends to this part of the event. This is also a fun way to announce results of the on-course contests, and the prizes distributed through the fundraising raffle.

A banquet also a great time to make any announcements about what your organization is trying to accomplish helping you spread awareness for your cause. If you have a general idea about how much money has been raised at the event, make sure to inform attendees and thank everyone who has contributed to your success. Be sure to also thank any sponsors and highlight specific contributions they’ve made at this time.

Fundraising Gala Event

Since golf outings usually attract a large number of people from your community, this is a fantastic time to host a fundraising gala event in conjunction with the tournament. The gala event can be managed as a separate fundraising initative that is easily executed with DoJiggy event management software. This provides another opportunity to raise additional dollars by selling separate tickets for this event, and is a great way to include other members of the community who are not interested in golfing, but would like to contribute to the fundraising initiative. Including entertainment, excellent food, a silent auction, and an awards ceremony will likely attract people (and local media) to the fundraising gala event.

Silent auction

Hosting a silent auction as part of your charity golf tournament is yet another way to raise large amounts of funds for your cause. Solicit items from local businesses that will bring in high-dollar bids. Include some popular items that will attract serious bidding from people interested in golf, such as golf lessons from the club pro or a set of new irons. Also include items of interest to the general public. Some popular choices include: weekend get-a-ways, spa services, electronic equipment, unique art and gift certificates, or even autographed memorabelia from local celebrities. (See no risk auction items for more ideas for high-ticket auction items).

The silent auction can be executed as part of the post-tournament banquet or gala fundraiser, or be a completely separate fundraising initiative and executed as an online charity auction. If you host the auction as part of your event, you’ll want to display auction items in a nice setting with tablecloths and include silent auction bid sheets along with information about each item. Event attendees may walk around and browse items and choose to bid on any that are of interest. Winners are announced at the end of the event. If you are interested in an online charity auction, you can easily set up an auction website where items are showcased and people place bids and make payments online. Taking your auction online allows for easier promotion and further reach as you can include a link to the auction website in email communications and post a link from your organization website. It also opens the auction up to more people as you can invite all members from the community to bid on auction items instead of strictly golf tournament attendees.

Read our recent blog for even more creative ways to raise more funds for your charity golf tournament.

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Promoting your fundraiser online

Mar 28th, 2012 by Kari

The growth of the Internet and online technologies has created many opportunities for marketing your fundraising events in new ways. Yet, with so many different possibilities available, it’s helpful to develop a targeted strategy that outlines how you intend to spread awareness of your cause, recruit participants, and attract potential donors and sponsors via the web. The key is to be focused when you market your events online. Decide the scope of activities you’ll undertake after considering the following techniques.

1. Create a dedicated event fundraising website: If you intend to market your fundraising event online, the first thing you want to do is create a fundraising website. Think of this website as an extension of your organization’s website and a reflection of your nonprofit and your cause. Should you choose an online fundraising partner, ensure that you’re able to customize template designs so your event website mirrors your organizational site and brand image. You’ll also want your selected partner to provide online fundraising software tools to help you efficiently plan and manage your event. Use your fundraising website as a “central hub” — a place to share information with all audiences. Not only will you be able to register participants and collect online donations, but this is a great place to tell stories about what you’re aiming to accomplish, explain how funds raised will be used, post pictures, sponsor logos and share inspiring quotes. Fundraising participants are also able to create their own personalized pledge page where they can share photos, personal goals, send “thank you” messages and more!

2. Spend some effort on social networking: Be sure to spread the word through your social networking channels: Facebook, LinkedIn groups or Twitter. Keep followers and fans informed with updated announcements about fundraising event activities, donations received to-date and how much is needed to reach your goals. Post occasional “congrats” messages when participants bring in large donations or sponsors come on board. Make the conversation ongoing so people can follow your progress. Consider creating a fundraising blog where you can post personal stories, photos, and highlight sponsors or participants who have made a difference throughout the duration of the fundraiser. Post videos of pre-fundraising event parties and fundraising events from previous years to get participants excited. Go viral. Upload these on YouTube & then post links on your Facebook page. Reach out to like-minded blogs to see if they’d be interested in sharing your story with their readers. Don’t forget to invite your fans to comment with their personal experiences and ask them to help you spread the word within their network.

3. Don’t forget old fashioned media outreach: Reach out to targeted media organizations to help you spread awareness of your cause and promote your fundraiser. Distribute press releases and media advisories online to announce your fundraising event. Be sure to include basic details of your fundraiser (event cause, date, location, etc.) but also mention entertainment, celebrity appearances, and some kind of “interest factor” or element of surprise…something to spark interest and draw media to your event. You may also want to highlight a specific success story of someone fighting for this cause who is significantly influenced by the efforts of your organization, or offer a detailed interview with a particular event sponsor about their reason for supporting your event. Often these ancillary stories may be just what editors are seeking for an upcoming feature story. If your fundraising campaign is picked up in a local newspaper or an online blog, this can provide an excellent opportunity to reach a much broader audience at no cost.

4. Target communications through email marketing: Email is still an excellent way to reach a large audience of potential participants, donors, volunteers and sponsors. Sending an initial email to your entire database to announce the fundraising initiative is a great way to inform your network of supporters and partners. Include a link to your fundraising website in your email message, making it simple for potential participants to sign up and donors to make online donations. The nice thing about email messaging is the ability to personalize messages and customize communications to distribute to different groups. Technologies such as databases and online fundraising software can help you make use of the data you collect from online registrations, sponsor or volunteer sign-ups, and online donors. You can create various lists to inform participants about details specific to each group, for example sending day-of-event registration details to participants, keeping donors informed on how their financial contributions will be used, and thanking sponsors for their support.

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Golf Fundraising Ideas to Raise More Dollars at Your Charity Golf Tournament

Mar 21st, 2012 by Kari

So, you’ve decided to host a charity golf tournament to raise awareness and money for your cause. Good choice! Charity golf tournaments and other types of golf fundraising events can be one of the most lucrative forms of fundraising. So, now you wonder…how can you make the most of your charity golf tournament? Here we outline some creative ways for your organization to raise more funds for your cause while ensuring all attendees have a fabulous time!

Ticket Sales & Greens Fees

All golf tournaments typically have a set registration fee, which covers greens fees, golf cart, etc. Make sure to discuss a discounted rate with the hosting course. This will create a larger profit margin for your organization (meaning more money towards your cause) They’ll likely accommodate you since you’ll be driving traffic to their course.

Sell lots of tickets! The bigger the crowd, the better you’ll do with your tournament. Promote your fundraising golf tournament with posters at golf stores, your own offices, and other high-traffic, high-visibility locations. Use your newsletter and email lists, as well as sponsor databases to help spread the word. Make registration easy with golf tournament software where golfers can easily register, collect donations, and administrators can manage all event details, golf pairings, etc.

Sponsorships

Reach out to the community for event sponsorships. What a great way to start out on the right financial footing. By hosting a large charity golf tournament that draws in businesses and influential community members, selling cash and in-kind sponsorship packages should be easy.

Fundraising Raffle

One way to make great use of your prizes is to host a Fundraising Raffle. Reach out to sponsors and businesses in the local community months before the golf tournament to get a variety of prizes donated. Showcase the items before the tournament starts so people can see the items they could win and sell the raffle tickets before they hit the course. Have raffle ticket sales also available at the awards ceremony following the tournament.

Fundraising Merchandise

If your organization created apparel for the tournament with collared golf shirts, hats, visors, golf balls, etc. (with sponsor logos), this is a great time to sell them! And with an online fundraising software partner like GolfRegistrations & DoJiggy, you can sell branded fundraising t-shirts, hats, water bottles, etc. from your fundraising website. While donors are going to individual participants pledge page to make a donation, they also have the option to purchase merchandise. Not only does branded merchandise help increase awareness for your cause, but a percentage of all sales goes towards the benefiting charity! And, If you don’t have your own items to sell, see if the course gift shop can set up special pricing for tournament attendees and give a percentage of sales back to your cause.

Cash-bar Golf Cart

A great way to raise additional dollars is by hitting up golfers while they are on the course. The best way to do this is with a fully-stocked cash-bar cart! Load up the back of a golf cart with snacks, ice and cold drinks, and then drive the course and sell your golfers what they want. You may also want to add items like small bottles of sunscreen or hats and visors in case people forgot the essentials. And, don’t forget to send extra raffle tickets, just in case someone is in the “buying mood” after a great drive.

Contests

Another way to raise more money on the course is through hosting contests at different holes on the course. Here are some examples:

Beat the Pro: For this contest, a “golf pro” is stationed at a par 3 hole. The golf pro will tee off first and then individual players can wager an amount that they can hit closer to the pin than the pro.
Pro-for Hire: In this contest, instead of competing against the golf pro, individual players or teams can choose to “hire” the pro to hit their drive on a very difficult hole, which could end up saving them a couple strokes, and could be important in a heated competition.
Closest to the Pin: This contest typically takes place on a par-3 hole and the drive(s) that lands closest to the pin wins! A volunteer will inform players that if they’d like to participate, there will be an entry fee of $5-$20, and they will be eligible to win a variety of great prizes such as free golf balls, rounds of golf, gift certificates, golf shirts, etc.

For more golf tournament planning tools, free tempates, and creative golf fundraising ideas visit GolfRegistrations resource center.

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Urban League Golf Tournament Looks to Another Year

Mar 13th, 2012 by Maureen

The National Urban League is the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movement empowering African Americans and others to enter the economic and social mainstream. Since their beginning in 1910 they have built 35 affiliate branches, the Urban League of Hampton Roads being one. They implement their mission by providing services and programs in education, employment, health, and housing through direct services, advocacy, research, policy analysis, community mobilization, and collaboration throughout communities.

The Urban League Hampton Roads was founded in 1978 with a mission to enable African Americans and others to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. An annual charity golf tournament first began in 2000, inspired by CEO Edith G. White, with their next event teeing off on June 21, 2012.

Seth Saunders serves on the Urban League Hampton Roads board of directors, and is the President of South University’s Virginia Beach Campus. He is the Golf Tournament Director of the 2012 Urban League Golf Tournament, and has placed a video fundraising appeal on his golf tournament website, a nice personal touch. Another of Seth’s wise fundraising strategies involves this year’s theme, Educate through Eagles, encouraging everyone to strive to be better than what is expected. To achieve an eagle in golf means that you’ve accomplished getting the golf ball into the hole in two strokes better than what you are allotted for par. Not only are golf participants coached to do better than expected, but sponsors and donors are included in this spirited theme.

“We want to utilize this year’s golf classic to help in educating the Hampton Roads Region about the Urban League’s mission so that, as a unified community, we can help many of our citizens who are struggling do better than what some might expect.”

The fundraising goal for the Urban League Golf Tournament is $50,000. All money raised by the Urban League goes directly to the citizens in need. Last year these funds went towards stopping 800 people from going into foreclosure in South Hampton. Two other successful fundraising events of the ULHR are the Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast and Whitney M. Young Dinner.

Online golf tournament software was first used to help with the advertising and planning of the golf tournament held in 2008, and last year they began using Facebook and Twitter. Their intent is to utilize these tools to a fuller extent, and to update their potential sponsors and donors regarding the tournament through these venues and email messaging. Their early bird special as an incentive is posted on their golf website and newsletter: “If you and your team register prior to April 1st, the cost of the team entry will be $390 instead of $440 so get your team registered today!”

The 2012 Urban League Golf Tournament team hopes to host some social mixers to celebrate their fundraising milestones and educate their community on the tremendous work of the Urban League. “Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.” is the product of their fundraising efforts.

Visit GolfRegistrations, the Urban League’s golf tournament software provider for free resources for your golf tournament planning needs.

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