The reason I believe I had a hard time raising money for the cause is that I didn’t have a story to go along with the charity. I had not participated in GOTR, I do not have elementary school girls participating in GOTR, nor am I a GOTR coach. A personal story to go along with the charity would have hooked my friends and they would have felt a personal connection, and therefore, I think, more would have donated what they could.
When I walked by the GOTR booth last October during the Army Ten Miler Expo and found out that by raising money for them they would pay the entrance fee to the Rock and Roll 1/2 marathon, I jumped at the change. I didn’t sop and think about ‘why’ I wanted to raise money for them, nor did I read the fine print-if I didn’t meet the fundraising goal of $450, that money would be coming out of my own pocket. I quickly signed up, went home and did some research on the organization. I learned that GOTR is an organization empowering girls to greater self-esteem through a healthy activity like running.
Lessons learned for the next time I choose to sponsor a charity, choose something that I’m passionate about, and most definitely read the fine print. Or, better yet, sign up and become a GOTR volunteer and create my own GOTR story, so the next time I fundraise for them I’ll have a story to share!!
Participating in the A-Z challenge. The challenge is to write a post everyday using the corresponding letter of the alphabet. The theme I’ve decided to tackle during this challenge is running. The posts will spotlight varied running related aspects. Enjoy the running journey
6 comments:
I think all of your points are good ones and things to learn from but without trying too hard u did pick a great charity! My friend has participated and run their events and they are really a great organization. Sometimes happy accidents are the best kind!
Happy Saturday Sharefest! Keep on running!
Stories play such an amazing role in how we communicate and how we connect with people. Stories create that emotional bond and investment. I think that what you've shared here is a huge lesson, not only in terms of picking a charity or a cause to support but building relationships IRL and through our online community. BTW - While you might not have a personal connection with GOTR, they are an amazing organization!
So inspiring... makes me want to get out there and do something great for the world. Good for you!!
Good for you for being part of such a worthy cause. Nice job on the $500 donation.
Stopping in via the A-Z blogging challenge.
Bev @ Blue Velvet Vincent
Love your blog. Checking out your blog from AtoZ. I am new to knitting and looking forward to more blog posts.
I just found your blog for the 2012 reading challenge and I am a crafty runner too! Whoop whoop! Good luck with the running reading and crafting for 2012!
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