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FUNDRAISING GUIDE
2022
REACH YOUR GOALS TOGETHER. 03
A Note from the Dempsey Center
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Important Dates
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So You've Registered...Now What?
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Setting Up a Facebook Fundraiser
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How to Boost Your Fundraising
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEMPSEY CENTER. Thank you for registering for Dempsey Challenge 2022! Dempsey Challenge, presented by Amgen Oncology, is an annual run, walk, and ride experience and is the primary fundraiser for the Dempsey Center. This year's event is taking place on September 24+25, with fun events for anyone to take part in. Throughout the weekend, the event brings together both our in-person community to Lewiston, Maine, and our virtual community from around the world, giving you the power to participate however you want! In addition to the information included in this guide, you can get the latest updates about Dempsey Challenge 2022 by visiting DempseyChallenge.org or by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. By using the tips and tricks found in this guide, you will find new ways to help you meet your fundraising goal, and you will learn more about the importance of your hard work and the effect it has on people impacted by cancer. As always, 100% of the dollars YOU raise will go DIRECTLY to the programs and services offered by the Dempsey Center that make life better for cancer patients, survivors, their care partners, friends, and family. Because of YOU, the Dempsey Center is able to provide high-quality, much-needed services in Maine and around the world, all at no cost. Thank you for RALLYING TOGETHER with us this year. We can't wait to take on Dempsey Challenge 2022 with you!
—THE DEMPSEY CENTER TEAM info@dempseychallenge.org (800)336-7287
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IMPORTANT DATES September 1st, 2022
—Deadline to Register for Global Dempsey Challenge to receive participant t-shirt, bib, and sticker prior to Challenge Weekend.
September 22nd, 2022 12:00pm ET
—Fundraising Awards Deadline —Champions for Hope Celebration Deadline —College Cup + High School Challenge Deadline
September 24 + 25, 2022
—Dempsey Challenge Weekend Simard-Payne Park, Lewiston, Maine —In-Person Challengers: Pick up Your Incentives at any time during Challenge Weekend Please note that when you pick up your incentives in the park , your fundraising will be considered complete. No incentives will be mailed out to in-person Challengers post-event (unless pre-arranged).
September 26th, 2022 4:00pm ET
October 31st, 2022 11:59pm ET
—Final Fundraising Deadline for Incentives —Global Challenger Activity Submission Deadline to receive Official 2022 Finisher patch —Global Challenger Incentives will begin to be shipped
—Final Deadline to Accept Donations
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SO YOU'VE REGISTERED... NOW WHAT? You've picked your event and are ready to train... but what comes next? The Dempsey Challenge is the cornerstone fundraising event of the Dempsey Center. The fundraising efforts put out by all of our Challengers are greatly appreciated as it allows us to provide much-needed, high-quality services to cancer patients, survivors, their care partners, family, and friends in Maine, across the US, and around the world. Every dollar raised goes directly back to our programs... and Challengers have the opportunity to earn exclusive incentives based on the fundraising level they reach! After you've registered, set your goal and share it with others. Via online donations, cash, or check, you can begin collecting funds to contribute to your efforts and help make life better for people impacted by cancer. Prior to Dempsey Challenge weekend, take part in our Double the Donation Days, Tuesdays Together, and other fun events throughout the next several months to further bolster your efforts...then join us at our biggest Dempsey Challenge yet!!
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SETTING UP YOUR FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER Facebook Fundraisers are one of the fastest ways for anyone to raise money and, on average, Challengers who create a Facebook Fundraiser raise $150! Many donations happen shortly after a Facebook Fundraiser is published due to the timely alerts to your Followers. Give your fundraising a boost and create one today!
HOW DO I SET UP MY FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER? 1. Register or log in to your Participant Dashboard at DempseyChallenge.org. 2. On your dashboard, click "Create a Facebook Fundraiser." 3. Follow the prompts to log in to Facebook with your credentials. Or, if you are already logged in, confirm you're connecting your account to DonorDrive. 4. Once connected, your Facebook Fundraiser should pop up with options to edit. 5. Add your own story and share your goals! 6. Friends and family from around the world will now be able to donate to your efforts quickly and easily via Facebook!
WANT SOME HELP? When making a post about fundraising for Dempsey Challenge, use some of the graphics found in our "Shareables and Printables" section and here. Share your why—why are YOU choosing to participate in this year's Dempsey Challenge? Visit DempseyCenter.org to learn more about all the services offered at no-cost to cancer patients, survivors, their care partners, family, and friends and tell others about where their donation goes. Don't forget to say 'thank you!' when someone contributes to your page! *Please note that in order for Facebook donations to qualify for matching donations on Double the Donation Days, your Facebook Fundraiser must be set up through and linked to your DonorDrive Account.
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HOW TO BOOST YOUR FUNDRAISING SHARE YOUR STORY. Via Facebook, share your story with Dempsey Challenge, Dempsey Center, or what helping people impacted by cancer means to you. TWEET FOR SUPPORT. Tweet your fundraising link, asking people to donate, join your team, or share the link. Include the hashtag #RallyTogether and #DempseyChallenge 2022. TAP INTO YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK. Share your "Why" and your fundraising goals via LinkedIn. And encourage your co-workers to form a team! SHOW AND TELL. Use Instagram to tell your story, show off your training, and encourage others to join you. Use the hashtags #RallyTogether and #DempseyChallenge 2022. Utilize the posts we've created here, if you need them! FOLLOW US. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok, sign up for our e-newsletter, and bookmark our website for the latest updates. And you'll be the first to know about Double the Donation Days and other fun incentives leading up to Dempsey Challenge Weekend. SAVE DEMPSEYCHALLENGE.ORG TO YOUR PHONE. We are no longer using our Dempsey Challenge App, however, fundraising is still easy using the DonorDrive website on your phone!
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SHAREABLES + PRINTABLES Download these graphics and more by visiting our Public Google Drive folder. Download and share to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, via email, and more! Be sure to tag us--we'd love to see your posts!
DONATION IMPACT CAROUSEL
JOIN MY TEAM POSTS + INSTAGRAM STORIES
INDIVIDUAL POSTS + INSTAGRAM STORIES
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FACEBOOK PROFILE FRAMES POSTERS POSTCARDS FACEBOOK COVER IMAGES
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6 $10 HELPS US PURCHASE SEEDS FOR OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN
EASY ASKS TO HIT YOUR
FUNDRAISING GOALS + MAKE A DIFFERENCE
$25 ALLOWS A CLIENT TO ATTEND A YOGA CLASS AT NO COST
$50 PROVIDES A NO-COST MASSAGE TO A PATIENT OR CARE PARTNER
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COVERS THE COST OF AN INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSION
PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FAMILY TO ATTEND A HEALING TREE ADVENTURE DAY
COVERS THE COST OF A ONENIGHT STAY AT CLAYTON'S HOUSE
LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEMPSEY CENTER AND THE IMPACT YOUR FUNDRAISING HAS BY VISITING DEMPSEYCENTER.ORG
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T H E R O A D T O $250 For most in-person Challengers, the fundraising minimum to participate in person is $250. But regardless of your mode of participation, $250 is the first fundraising level to unlock one of our exclusive incentives! Hitting that minimum can be easy! You just need 25 people to donate $10 to your efforts. Keep track by filling in the boxes below as you collect donations!
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COLLECTING OFFLINE DONATIONS While we strongly encourage collecting online donations, you may find that some of your donors wish to contribute cash or checks (made out to 'Dempsey Challenge'). If you do collect these, please have your donors complete the information below to receive proper credit.
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Cash and Checks *MUST* be received in either our Lewiston or South Portland office by Thursday, September 22nd at 12:00pm ET to count toward the Fundraising Award Deadline. Mail to: Dempsey Center PO Box 277 Auburn, ME 04212 Donations may still be brought to Simard-Payne Park Challenge weekend to count toward Fundraising Incentives.
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TEAM DONATION WORKSHEET Please use this worksheet when submitting team donations that have been raised as a group through your DIY Event OR when a donor wishes to support each team participant. For each participant to receive credit towards their individual fundraising goal, provide details on how the funds should be distributed in the worksheet below. This sheet can be duplicated and used as many times as needed. Please note: we cannot split up a single credit card donation among team members.
Team Name: Team Captain: This donation is from a DIY Fundraising Event Name of Event: This donation is from a donor Name of Donor:
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Cash and Checks *MUST* be received in either our Lewiston or South Portland office by Thursday, September 22nd at 12:00pm ET to count toward the Fundraising Award Deadline. Mail to: Dempsey Center PO Box 277 Auburn, ME 04212 Donations may still be brought to Simard-Payne Park Challenge weekend to count toward Fundraising Incentives.
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WE'RE HERE TO HELP! All those who take part in Dempsey Challenge are so important to the success of the Dempsey Center, even outside of Dempsey Challenge 'season.' Because of this, we aim to provide a high-quality experience
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for all of our Challengers. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, we are here for you! Our team of dedicated staff is ready to offer concierge-level service as you navigate DonorDrive, embark on fundraising, and even as you prepare to train.
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If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact us:
(877)336-7287 info@dempseychallenge.org
LEWISTON 29 Lowell St., 5th Floor Lewiston, ME 04240
SOUTH PORTLAND 778 Main St., 2nd Floor South Portland, ME 04106
CLAYTON'S HOUSE 40 O'Brion St. Portland, ME 04101
DEMPSEY CONNECTS www.DempseyCenter.org