BFKS Handbook 14 - Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Presented by:
What’s inside?
Event Sponsors………………………………...1
Introduction……………………………………2-4
Who We Are and How You Help...…….2
About Us………………………………….2
Bowl For Kids’ Sake Overview...……….3
The Coordinator’s Role………….……3-4
Sponsorship Opportunities……………..……4
BFKS Results 2012 & 2013…………………5-6
Bowling Basics…………………………………5
How to Fundraise…..……………………….….7
Schedule of Events………………………….....8
Important Dates…………………………..8
Bowling Shifts / Lane Registration………….9
Bowler Registration……………………………9
Fundraising Website………………………….10
T-Shirts Info & Order Form…………..……...11
Big/Little Bowling……………………………..12
Fundraising Safety……………………………12
Prizes……………………………………………13
Pizza Discounts……………………………….13
Ideas for Success…………………………13-14
Contact Us……………………………………..15
BFKS Week…………………………………….15
Big Brothers Big Sisters 3150 E Ave. NW, Ste 103, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (319)377-8993 www.BeABigCR.org
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Introduction
Who We Are and How You Help
Bowl for Kids’ Sake (BFKS) is about raising awareness and funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa to support youth mentoring for children facing adversity.
Teams are the backbone of a successful BFKS. Teams rally the strengths and inspiration of
their members to reach far greater goals than most single bowlers can achieve alone.
With a goal of 3,000 bowlers and $372,000, Big Brothers Big Sisters NEEDS YOU to
assist, motivate and encourage every BFKS participant. Your help as a Company
Coordinator is vital and greatly appreciated.
BFKS is not about bowling skill levels or bowling at all! First and foremost, BFKS is about
understanding Big Brothers Big Sisters’ programs and services and how effective this
program is for children in our community. It’s about having fun to help youth succeed!
Secondly, it’s about understanding why you are helping out. How have you been affected by
Big Brothers Big Sisters programs and services? How do you feel about supporting children
right here in your community? Know that and you’ll raise awareness and funds with ease.
About Us
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation's preeminent youth-service organization. With
experience in matching volunteers (Bigs) with children (Littles), Big Brothers Big Sisters has
the model and method for making these relationships strong, positive and fun. Our service is
based on our volunteers. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are, most importantly, friends to
children. They share everyday activities and help their Littles experience joy in even the
simplest activities.
We make a profound social impact and the challenge is monumental. The facts, right here in
our community, show that in 2010:
272 teenage girls became pregnant before age 20
427 youth dropped out of school
72 teens live in detention or correction facilities
7,575 children live in poverty
25,376 children live in single-parent homes
Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring helps children overcome the challenges of poverty,
dangerous neighborhoods and poor school performance. For more than a century, Big
Brothers Big Sisters has provided one-to-one mentoring that helps children become
successful adults. Locally, children matched in our program have improved by:
• 82% improved in areas related to educational success
• 77% improved in avoidance of risky behaviors
• 97% improved in socio-emotional competency
Nationally, research shows that, in comparison with their peers, adults who were Littles are:
• 75% more likely to have a 4-year degree
• 39% more likely to have income of $75k or higher
• Enjoying healthy relationships with friends (72%)
• More likely to volunteer in their community (52%)
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The average cost to recruit, screen, match, and support a year-long relationship between a
Big Brother or Big Sister (Big) and a child facing adversity (Little) is roughly $1,300. Your
role in this effort to help vulnerable youth cannot be overstated: making our
community aware of the challenges and asking for their support is what BFKS is all
about.
Bowl For Kids’ Sake Overview:
Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2014 Goal: $372,000
What is it? Bowl For Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest fundraising activity which
takes place over 18 days when teams of co-workers, families and friends turn in collected
donations to bowl together at the Cedar Rapids Bowling Center located at 265 Blairs
Ferry Road NE. Last year, the event:
o Directly involved more than 2,700 people
o Included teams from over 60 major employers
o Included coordinated broadcast, cable, print and digital ads
o Attracted more Big Brothers & Big Sisters volunteers
This year, Bowl For Kids’ Sake events will be held February 4-28, 2014.
Who bowls in Bowl For Kids’ Sake? In spite of the name, Bowl For Kids’ Sake is not a
competitive event. It’s a bowling party for a good cause! Big Brothers Big Sisters recruits
Coordinators from companies, civic clubs and the general public who in turn recruit teams of
6 people. Bowlers agree to raise at least $70 ($40 if under 18) in donations from friends,
family, co-workers, etc. In return, bowlers receive 2 free games of bowling and shoes.
The Coordinator’s Role
As a Coordinator, you are the critical link between bowlers and your support team at
Big Brothers Big Sisters. Your role is to understand the services provided to children
throughout the community. Finding teammates is easy once you understand how important
the success of one-to-one youth mentoring is to changing children’s lives.
Not only can participants bowl with their company/co-workers, teams can be set-up with
teammates found anywhere:
• Family, neighbors & friends
• Bigs/Littles
• Fellow community service members from Rotary, Kiwanis, Optimist clubs
• Church
• Virtually anyone, anywhere!
The easiest way to make a team is to ask! If they decline, thank them sincerely for their time
and consideration. Remember, frequently “no” means, “not now.”
Teach your team to win:
Once your team is set and they know how to raise funds, you provide the energy and ideas
to make it fun! (Please see page 13 for Ideas for Success.) As a Coordinator for a companybased team, here are a few additional ideas to help your efforts be even more successful:
• Highlight Big Brother and Big Sister Colleagues. Nothing speaks louder than a
personal story. If a co-worker is a Big, ask them to share their story.
• In-house Email: Arrange to send a company-wide email to identify anyone who has
been touched by Big Brothers Big Sisters (current/former Big/Little, parent of
current/former Little) and highlight their personal stories in emails, flyers, etc.
• BFKS Online: Remind co-workers to make the site a “favorite.” Refer to it often.
• Corporate Leadership: If your HR Department is not involved, notify them (and the
company leadership) of your employees’ efforts to support Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Matching Gifts: Another great source of support is through your company’s matching
gifts program. Check with your HR Department to determine if your organization
matches donations to not-for-profit agencies. Promote your matching gifts program to
employees and make forms or online links available at every opportunity. Give forms
to team captains so they can help promote individually to their team members.
As a Company Coordinator, your support, energy, time and effort is greatly
appreciated! Without you, the agency’s BFKS would not be the success it has become.
Remember, this is not about bowling but about changing the lives of children right here in our
community, right now.
Thank you for your support.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships are a great way to show your support! Pass this information on to the decision
makers at your company, and share why you support Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Please contact Kathy Beardsworth to indicate your commitment (or to learn about
other agency sponsorship opportunities).
Phone: (319) 377-8993 Email: KathyB@BeABigCR.org Deadline: Tues., Jan. 14, 2014
Bowl For Kids’ Sake
Thank you for your support!
Sponsor Benefits
Estimated Attendees
Picnic &
Volunteer Celebration of
Gold
Pool Party Appreciation Friendship
$5,000
$5,000
$3,000
$3,000
(Limit 8)
(Limit 4)
(Limit 2)
(Limit 2)
400
100
50
Broadcast promotion through radio
and/or newspaper
Company logo on t-shirts
Recognition in Event Kick-off
materials
Company name displayed on sign
throughout event
Recognition on agency website and
Facebook page
Space to display company
banner at event
Includes event attendance
Opportunity to include product as door
prize giveaways
Recognition on all printed
advertising and promotional materials
Company logo displayed on
PowerPoint and/or table tents at event
Recognition in E-newsletter
distributed to volunteers
Company name mentioned at event
3,000
Silver Bronze
$2,000 $750
3,000
3,000
All Sponsorships include: recognition on donor wall located at Big Brothers Big Sisters’ office,
employee Lunch & Learn hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters at your business and visibility in the
community as a supporter and partner with premier mentoring agency.
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Bowl For Kids’ Sake Results
COMPANY
ADM
2013
Amount Raised
2012
Participants
Amount Raised
Participants
$0
0
$534
3
$1,516
10
$2,400
19
Alliant Energy
$12,868
132
$13,217
109
Apache Hose
$4,528
35
$5,812
44
$751
9
$956
7
$0
0
$750
6
$13,573
107
$15,441
129
Benchmark
$5,817
21
$7,670
20
Bohr, Dahm, Greif & Assoc. PC
$4,029
12
$1,920
11
Bradley & Riley
$1,275
8
$1,065
8
Cabinet Studios
$430
6
$465
7
Cargill
$1,495
21
$1,710
18
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
AEGON Investments
Bank Iowa
Bankers Trust
BBBS Matches
$3,210
30
$3,713
33
Cedar Rapids Kernels
$875
7
$1,060
8
Cedar Rapids Marriott
$0
0
$478
6
Cedar Rapids Schools & CREA
$0
0
$1,123
11
$2,001
13
$1,054
14
Centro Inc.*
Chrome Horse
CliftonLarsonAllen*
Clipper Windpower
$0
0
$2,011
12
$0
0
$1,431
12
$380
6
$2,135
25
$0
0
$984
8
F & M Bank
$6,695
10
$3,265
6
Farmers State Bank
$2,270
31
$7,007
56
Frontier Natural Products
$2,535
28
$3,060
37
GE Capital/Van Buren School
$1,022
9
$1,237
11
General BBBS Supporters
$2,914
21
$3,452
33
General Mills
$3,110
36
$3,301
35
Great America Leasing Co.
$8,318
40
$10,042
46
$800
9
$1,850
12
$0
0
$500
5
$22,109
241
$1,080
10
Hills Bank
$0
0
$1,047
14
Holmes Murphy
$0
0
$455
6
Daybreak Rotary/Polk School
DPS
Guaranty Bank
Heinz/Quality Chef Foods
hibu
HR Green
$0
0
$210
3
$595
7
$0
0
Hy-Vee*
$3,829
55
Imon Communications*
$2,392
34
Intermec
$6,310
55
$6,810
60
Iowa Realty
Hybrid Transit
$1,475
20
$2,120
27
Jefferson Service Club
$245
2
$553
10
Kirkwood Community College
$420
0
$420
0
Lil' Drug Store Products
$1,208
14
$1,259
13
Limolink
$4,487
17
$9,331
21
Linn Area Credit Union
$3,386
17
$2,332
19
Lynch Chevrolet
$1,795
14
$2,035
15
$255
3
M & W Manufacturing*
McGladrey
Mercy Medical Center
$755
11
$700
9
$15,542
161
$7,818
86
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2013
COMPANY
Midwest Athletic Club
Amount Raised
2012
Participants
Amount Raised
Participants
$0
0
$0
Midwest Metal Products
$348
4
$390
6
Millhiser Smith
$740
8
$860
10
Mt. Mercy MBA
$0
0
$1,355
0
Nations Financial Group
$0
0
$1,300
4
$5,880
20
$798
10
$377
5
$734
8
$922
11
$4,028
37
$3,792
36
Nordstrom
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Ohnward Bank & Trust*
Pearson
Pediatric Center PC
Penford
Primus Construction
Prototype Consultants
Quaker Oats
0
$0
0
$250
0
$4,565
10
$6,630
16
$0
0
$340
3
$935
6
$900
5
$4,295
43
$4,960
60
Raining Rose
$1,952
21
$2,185
18
Rockwell CS
$12,064
145
$13,498
159
Rockwell E&T
Rockwell Ebusiness
Rockwell Finance/Legal
$4,144
42
$5,100
57
$12,427
150
$12,606
131
$5,575
72
$6,643
77
$11,387
136
$11,966
151
Rockwell HR
$4,961
64
$5,665
72
Rockwell Int & SS
$5,405
72
$6,730
94
Rockwell Operations
$11,001
142
$17,432
188
RuffaloCODY
$11,613
65
$11,320
70
Schimberg Co.
$6,582
95
$6,305
90
Simmons Perrine Moyer & Bergman
$1,626
15
$1,380
10
Skogman Realty
$4,420
49
$4,665
49
Skyworks Solutions
$545
5
$1,195
10
SourceMedia Group
$0
0
$180
3
Rockwell GS
Sparkling Clean
$0
0
$270
3
St. Luke's Hospital
$5,441
46
$5,127
40
Super Target
$1,658
19
$1,978
22
$380
3
$755
6
Transamerica
$4,132
36
$4,886
37
True North
$2,110
15
$2,631
17
United Fire
$4,782
45
$3,385
26
$605
6
University of Iowa Credit Union
$1,795
22
$995
14
US Bank
$2,259
19
$2,565
23
$70
1
$710
10
The Secret Cellar
United Way*
Veridian Credit Union
Washington HS Rotary Club
$710
17
$550
13
$1,450
18
$2,695
36
Western Fraternal Lodge
$2,066
21
$2,879
24
Whirlpool Corp.
$2,177
18
$2,840
25
Windstream
$1,351
8
$3,635
19
$0
0
$350
0
$294,002
2,775
$299,230
2,684
Wells Fargo
World Class Industries
Total Donations
Online Donations (unreported)
$3,151
$3,307
Sponsorships
$81,950
$53,250
BFKS TOTAL
$379,103
$355,787
* Indicates New Company in 2013
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How to Fundraise
Share these tips with Team Captains, Bigs and bowlers.
The fact is that if you feel comfortable and knowledgeable about Big Brothers Big Sisters, its
programs and community impact, you’ll raise more donations and awareness. People catch
your enthusiasm! Keep in mind:
• It’s true, every dollar helps. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
• As long as you are respectful and sincere about your motivation (changing the lives of
children, right here, right now, in our community) many people gladly give at a level
that is comfortable for them.
• Involve family and friends in your awareness and fundraising. See if they can ask their
own friends and colleagues to support your fundraising effort.
Challenge yourself to brainstorm and consider different groups to which you belong:
• Church groups
• Community service groups (such as Rotary, Kiwanis, or Optimists Club)
• Vendors or clients
• Family and friends (near and distant)
Know Your Facts: Armed with knowledge about Big Brothers Big Sisters and its work to
change the lives of children facing adversity in our community, you are almost ready. Know
the current demand for youth mentoring services and the goals. Then, learn the story of a
match and be ready to share how it affected you.
Make The Ask: The only thing left to do is make “the ask” based on the potential self-interest
of the member of that group.
How Do I Ask?
• Register and collect donations online by going to bfkscr.kintera.org (see page 10). If
all donations are made online, bring the online printout the day you bowl.
• Raise donations the traditional way (in-person) and record on your sponsor sheet.
Every bowler must turn in their sponsor sheet and donations the day they bowl. This
is his/her ticket to FREE bowling. Bowlers should have sponsor sheets ready to turn in
the day they bowl, before they get to the lanes.
• Ask donors for a flat pledge—not based on bowling score.
• All monies raised will go directly to providing children in our community with a mentor.
• Be clear and concise. Shoot for the stars! Ask for a specific dollar amount - $25, $50
or even $100 – and realize people will donate at a level that works for them.
• Thank donors! We sincerely appreciate your help in continuing our efforts to make
people feel good about their involvement.
• Personalize, personalize, and personalize! Whether you write a letter, email, or call,
success will come from making the ask personal. Be you, sincere and honest.
• Remember, 100% of all funding raised stays with our local agency.
An ask in-person or email might be: “I’m helping support Big Brothers Big Sisters change the
lives of children facing adversity right here in our community. I’m looking for other individuals
who are interested in making an immediate impact and important difference. Would you
consider making a $50 donation to help me help children right here in our backyard?”
If done in person, there’s no need to say another word. And remember: Say, “Thank you”. If
they decline the chance to support Big Brothers Big Sisters, thank them sincerely for listening
and giving you their input.
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Schedule of Events
December 6-19
• Request your company or group’s top two choices for bowling shifts by emailing Big
Brothers Big Sisters at trinar@beabigcr.org (dates and details listed on page 9). Lanes
requested after December 19 will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters will confirm your requested bowling shift by December 20.
December 20 – January 5
• Lanes remain available on a first come first served basis.
• Prepare bowler recruitment plan.
• Prepare company materials. Begin internal promotions.
• Begin fundraising! Register online and download the app (see page 10).
• Involve marketing department to distribute stories featuring Big Brothers and/or Big
Sisters within your company during Bowl For Kids’ Sake Week.
• Prepare Bowl For Kids’ Sake Week activities. Invite leadership to the Bowl For Kids’
Sake National Kick-off (see page 15 for details).
• Contact DerekS@BeABigCR.org to borrow the bowling pin costume or King Pin crown
to use internally to motivate employees.
January 6-10, 2014 Bowl For Kids' Sake Week
The time to introduce BFKS to your company/group! Start team sign-up and collecting
donations (more details on page 15). Big Brothers Big Sisters helps make the week a
success by emailing ideas regularly.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
Community Call to Action: Together We Make A Difference!
For Kids’ Sake Day: Fulfilling Their Potential
Bowl For Kids’ Sake National Kick-off and Executive Bowl:
Working Together to Help Youth Succeed
Achieving the Bigger Goal: Be The One!
Fundraising Goes Mobile: Limo to the Lanes Reward
Prior to Your Bowling Date
• Prepare any company events for bowling (pizza, shirts, etc.).
• Call Cedar Rapids Bowling Center at 377-9481 to reserve the lounge (optional).
• Focus on the fun! Hold a fifteen minute Bowl For Kids’ Sake Kick-off. Bowling Pin
costume and “King Pin” hat available for check-out. To reserve contact
DerekS@beabigcr.org.
February 4-28 – Your Bowling Date
• Continue recruiting bowlers and collecting donations until the day you bowl.
• Utilize our fundraising webpage by going to bfkscr.kintera.org. Download the
fundraising app from your HQ. (see pages 10)
• Ensure your bowlers bring their completed sponsor sheet & donations with them to
bowl.
• Arrive 20 minutes before your bowling shift begins.
Important Deadlines:
Jan. 20, 28 OR Feb. 5 - Deadlines for ordering t-shirts. Please use the form on page 11.
Jan. 14 - Deadline for sponsor commitments (page 4).
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12 OR 19 - Deadline for submitting Bowler Names. Deadline based upon
bowling date. Please use format on page 9.
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Bowling Shifts / Lane Reservations
Matches bowling separate from their company, please see “Big & Little (aka “Match”)
Bowling” on page 12 for reservation instructions.
COMPANY SHIFT REGISTRATION:
Please email your request to TrinaR@beabigcr.org by December 19, 2013.
Please include the following information in your email request:
Company Name
Estimated # of Lanes (6 bowlers max per lane)
First Choice: Date and Time Second Choice: Date and Time
S
T
W
T
F
S
February 2014 Dates:
4
5
6
7
8
**All shifts last approximately two
hours. Please arrive 20 minutes
early for check in.
3:00pm
3:00pm
9:00pm
12:45pm
11
12
13
14
19
20
21
15
12:45pm
3:00pm
22
3:00pm
9:00pm
3:00pm
27
28
3:00pm
9:00pm
9
M
10
3:00pm
16
23
17
18
25
24
3:00pm
26
3:00pm
BOWLER REGISTRATION
Help make check-in a breeze! Register your bowlers by the following dates and we will have
names listed on check-in sheets at the door and entered into score screens before you
arrive. It also helps us keep track of things behind the scenes. You must complete
registration for each bowler/team (maximum 6 bowlers per team). An Excel template will be
provided. Please include any special payment notes if the company is paying all or a portion
of the bowler fees, if teams will be submitting their money in packets, if coordinators or team
captains will be bringing all sponsor sheets, etc.
To register, attach the completed Excel and email to: TrinaR@BeABigCR.org
DEADLINES for Bowler Names:
Tues., Jan. 28 for bowling dates 2/4-2/8
Wed., Feb. 5 for bowling dates 2/9-2/15
Example:
Company
Team
Name
Bowler
First Name
Bowler
Last Name
Awesome, Inc.
Awesome, Inc.
Awesome, Inc.
Awesome, Inc.
Awesome, Inc.
Awesome, Inc.
Strikers
Strikers
Strikers
Splits
Splits
Splits
Janice
Joe
Frank
Fran
Tom
Terry
Miller
Miller
Funny
Smith
Turkey
Jolly
Bowler is under 18
Y/N
N
Y
N
N
N
Y
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Fundraising Website
Our online fundraising website is easy to use! It’s easier for you and helps out
BBBS by tracking online for us! If you have questions regarding the online fundraising
system, contact Derek at dereks@beabigcr.org or (319)377-8993.
How to Youtube videos!
• How to Register as a Bowler
o
Search “2014 bowl for kids' sake register”
• How to Personalize your Website
o
Search “2014 bowl for kids' sake personalize”
• Use Social Media to Fundraise
o
Search “2014 bowl for kids' sake social media”
• How to send Emails
o
Search “2014 bowl for kids' sake emails”
• How to Add Offline Donations
o
Search “2014 bowl for kids' sake offline”
To register for BFKS:
1. Go to bfkscr.kintera.org
2. Click on Register Now.
3. Click I Agree if you agree to the event waiver.
4. Select the appropriate radio button:
a. Start a Team:
i. If you are a Team Captain, begin by
starting a team under a group. If your
group is not listed, email
dereks@beabigcr.org to be added.
b. Join a Team:
i. If you are a team member of an
existing team, begin by identifying an
existing team.
1. Click “Search” to look up the team
name you’d like to join.
2. When the team is identified, click
“Join team”.
c. Join as an Individual:
i. If you are not a part of a
company/team and are not
joining/creating a team, begin here.
d. Register Multiple People:
i. If you are registering multiple people
with one transaction. They will work
separately to help collect donations and
each have their own personal page.
5. Complete login information. Use your social login
or create one of your own.
6. Complete the Online Registration Form and click
“Continue”.
7. Click “Continue” at the bottom of the confirmation
screen.
8. The “Set Up Your Personal Donation Page” (your
personal Headquarters) appears.
9. Click the “Start here!” link.
To send emails to your contacts:
1. Click on the Email tab at your HQ.
2. In the “Greeting” field enter a greeting. For example:
Sue, Dear Sue.
3. In the “Recipient Email” field enter the email
addresses of the people you’d like to contact.
4. To enter greetings and contacts more quickly, click
on the “Address Book” link and follow the
instructions.
5. Select a template and complete Subject and Body.
The link to your personal donation page is
automatically appended to the bottom of your email.
6. Click Preview Email to review your message, if
desired.
7. To send the email, click Send Email.
Offline donations and pledges:
To record online, perform the following actions:
1. Enter your personal online BFKS site (login at top
right corner).
Then, click on the Tools tab. The screen refreshes.
2. Click “Enter Pledge”.
3. Enter all the necessary information for your sponsor's
donation/pledge with the following items considered:
a. CASH donations: If this is a cash donation,
enter “CASH” in the Check Number field.
b. Check donations: If this is a check donation,
enter the number of the check in the Check
Number field.
4. Once all the information been entered, click the
Submit button. The screen refreshes and you are
allowed to either continue entering offline donations
OR stop.
5. Repeat these steps for each "offline" donation or
pledge, at any time.
To Make a Donation to a Bowler: (without the direct
email link)
1. Go to bfkscr.kintera.org.
2. Click “Donate To A Bowler”.
3. A Search page will appear. Enter the Bowler’s first
and/or last name and click “Search”.
4. Click the bowler’s name.
5. Complete the donation and donor information.
To Download the Fundraising App:
1. Register for BFKS (follow directions to left).
2. From your HQ, Click on the App Store or Googleplay,
or scan the QR code.
3. Use this tool to email and call family and friends and
request donations.
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T-Shirts
Purchasing Bowl For Kids’ Sake event t-shirts is optional. It is a great way to boost team spirit and
reward your bowlers! All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Step 1: Order. Adhere to order deadlines, complete the form below and fax to 319-377-9205.
Step 2: Payment. Make checks payable to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Contact Derek to pay via credit
card before pick-up.
Step 3: Pick-Up. Big Brothers Big Sisters will inform you when you can pick up your order at Garment
Designs, 1080 Lyons Lane, Marion, IA 52302. Please be sure to verify accuracy of your order upon
pick up.
Company
Phone
First and Last Name
Email ____________________
ORDER DEADLINES!
SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRTS (50% cotton/50% polyester) (Tax included)
# of YOUTH Large T-shirts @ $6.00 each
Cost
_______
# of Adult Small T-shirts @ $6.00 each
Cost
_______
# of Adult Medium T-shirts @ $6.00 each
Cost
_______
# of Adult Large T-shirts @ $6.00 each
Cost
_______
# of Adult X-Large T-shirts @ $6.00 each
Cost
_______
# of Adult 2XL T-shirts @ $8.00 each
Cost
_______
Cost
_______
_________# of Adult 4XL T-shirts @ $8.00 each
Cost _______
LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS (50% cotton/50% polyester) (Tax included)
# of YOUTH Large T-shirts @ $8.00 each
Cost
_______
# of Adult Small T-shirts @ $8.00 each
Cost
_______
# of Adult Medium T-shirts @ $8.00 each
Cost
_______
# of Adult Large T-shirts @ $8.00 each
Cost
_______
# of Adult X-Large T-shirts @ $8.00 each
Cost
_______
Cost
_______
Cost _______
Cost _______
If bowling 2/4- 2/10:
order by 12 noon
Monday, January 20
order by 12 noon
Tuesday, January 28
order by 12 noon
Wednesday, February 5
Orders must be in no later
than the deadlines to
ensure delivery of shirts
by your bowling date.
Please no changes to
orders once they are
submitted. Order extras if
you think they will be
needed!
Optional name on back @ $20 (Minimum 12 Shirts) Cost_______
NAME: _____________________________________
(Be sure to indicate upper or lower case lettering)
Total # of T-shirts_________
Total Cost_________
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Big & Little (aka “Match”) Bowling
Big Brothers Big Sisters encourages Bigs and Littles (matches) to participate in Bowl For
Kids’ Sake. There are several ways a match/Big may choose to bowl. No matter what, if a
Big is bowling, let Big Brothers Big Sisters know!
1) Community-Based Matches: Raise a minimum of $110 ($70/adult and $40/child) and
you’ll receive FREE Shoes, two FREE games of bowling and FREE Big Brothers Big
Sisters t-shirts! (BFKS event shirts available for purchase. (see page 11) Choose one of
the following ways to participate:
a) Bowl as a match with your company
i) Be sure to communicate names of bowlers to your company coordinator AND
t-shirt sizes to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
b) Select a date and time separate from your company. Contact your Match Support
Specialist to reserve your spots.
i) Match Bowling Date: February 23 at 3:00pm We’ve reserved a block of lanes for
matches who want to bowl with a group of other matches! Please note: if this date
does not work for you, choose a different date to bowl with your Little.
c) Can’t bowl on the dates we have available? Mail your sponsor sheets and
donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters and we’ll give matches a pass to bowl on your
own time prior to May 31, 2014.
2) Lunch Buddy Bigs: Because Lunch Buddies are not allowed to transport their Little,
we’re asking Bigs to participate in Bowl For Kids’ Sake in other ways:
a) Bowl with your company: You can help get teams together and energize others
simply by sharing inspirational stories about your match.
b) Your company isn’t participating? Invite your friends and family to form a team. You
can still participate by signing up at a time that works for your group.
c) Please note: your Little can only bowl with you if their parent/guardian
transports them to and from the lanes. Please contact your Match Support
Specialist to gain approval.
Top Match Fundraisers: In addition to level prizes, the top Big/Little fundraisers will receive
a Match Prize (listed in sponsor sheets).
Fundraising Safety
Please share these safety tips with any Bigs, Littles and/or families who will be fundraising.
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Be Safe & Be Smart -- Use COMMON SENSE
Fundraising for Bowl For Kids’ Sake is meant to be a Match activity, not for the Little
to fundraise alone
Kids should always fundraise with an adult
Use Big Brothers Big Sisters’ online system for fundraising
Never fundraise door to door
Use the telephone to call family and friends
Ask an adult to help you write a letter to teachers, family or friends
Make sure an adult has approved who you intend to ask
Do not approach strangers
Do not enter anyone's house
Do not carry large amounts of cash
Do not fundraise at stop lights or at street corners
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Prizes
All bowlers have a chance to win door prizes! Additional prizes are awarded based on the
amount raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Raise $300+: Receive either a $10 Hy-Vee or $10 Casey’s gift card.
Raise $500+: Also receive a $25 gift card to Biaggi’s.
Raise $1,000+: To also be eligible to win a Grand Prize valued at $100-$1,400, plus get $25
+ $10 gift cards. (Grand Prizes listed in sponsor sheet)
Pizza Discounts
The purchase of pizza is optional and not provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters.
The following vendors offer discounts for BFKS. Order directly from vendors and mention
Bowl For Kids’ Sake to arrange for your pizza to be delivered the day you bowl. Beverages
available for purchase at the bowling alley only. Please do not bring in or ask for
delivery of beverages. When ordering pizza, please give your first and last name as well
as your company name, so they can find you at the bowling alley. Please request the
vendor to provide plates/napkins or provide your own, as they will not be available at the
bowling alley. Order one day prior to ensure prompt delivery.
PAPA JOHN’S
Contact: Kortney or Bryson at 373-7722
Large single topping for $6.00; Large specialty for $10.00; Breadsticks (10) with marinara
and/or garlic butter for $3.00; Cheese Sticks (14) with marinara and/or garlic butter $4.00.
PAUL REVERE’S PIZZA
Contact: Manager at 378-1003; Or Offices at 395-9113
14” Single topping pizza for $6.00; 14” Specialty pizza for $10.50; 20” Terminator single
topping $14; Breadsticks (14) with marinara sauce for $5.00.
IDEAS FOR SUCCESS
Coordinators/Team Captains, try out these ideas:
• Create desktop Save-the-Date cards for bowlers participating in BFKS.
• Add BFKS to your company-wide calendar.
• Offer a prize to the top fundraiser within your company, like a gift certificate or a paid
day/afternoon off! How about a prize for the top fundraising team?
• Try to encourage competition between teams/departments/floors.
• Ask your company to provide food/drinks at BFKS as a perk for those participating.
• Consider asking your company to donate $5 per bowler (or similar idea).
• Hold a Chili Cook-Off, Auction, Jeans Day or Bake Sale to raise money as a group.
• Ask your company to let participants bowl on company time during an afternoon shift.
• Ask company executives to announce fundraising goals.
• Include BFKS in all communications (newsletters, daily bulletins, elevator, etc).
Anyone can use these tips:
1. Utilize your personal and team Webpages: We've found that bowlers who use their
Webpages typically raise more money. Online fundraising is a breeze, you just log in and
send emails through the site to ask for support. Donors simply click the link emailed to
them that will send them directly to your page where they will tell us how much they would
like to donate. The site is a secure site so all information is kept safe. Your Webpage will
keep a running total of your pledges!
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2. Download the Mobile App: iPhone and Android users download the Bowl for Kids' Sake
app and login to your personal fundraising site. From here you can text or email your
phone contacts that will give them a direct link to make a donation to your page. There is
no easier way to get donations!
3. Use Email: Even if you don’t utilize the fundraising website, emailing your contacts works.
In fact, the average Bowl for Kids' Sake donation made via an email request is $45. So
make sure you take time to email each of your contacts and paste a link to your personal
fundraising page right in the email. Mass emails work but individual emails work better.
Email your contacts 3 times, most people need at least two reminders.
4. Text your contacts: Try texting including a link to your personal webpage. Email and
Facebook posts often get lost in the shuffle and a text will often get a more immediate
response. (iPhone and Android users, this is made even easier for you if you download
the Bowl for Kids' Sake App.)
5. Facebook & Twitter: A few tips when using Facebook and Twitter
• Post a direct link to your personal fundraising page right on your status.
• Ask for a specific dollar amount - for example - Please support me by donating to Bowl
for Kids' Sake. I'm looking for 10 more donations of $25 to reach my goal.
• Post urgent messages. Facebook and Twitter users are more likely to respond to an
urgent message.
• Tell your story and why you are supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters.
• Make sure you take time out to give public shout outs on Twitter and Facebook to
thank your donors.
6. Hold Fundraisers: A lot of teams have success by hosting fundraisers for friends, family
or at their work place. Some examples of successful past fundraisers include: trivia night,
garage sale, backyard BBQ where you bring $ donations instead of a side dish, ice cream
sundaes at work, selling breakfast burritos at work, corporate challenges where the boss
of the organization takes the winning team to lunch, participants doing crazy antics such
as shaving a mohawk or getting dunked in a dunk tank if they reach their goal. Be
creative, use your contacts and raise money however you can!
7. Try asking face to face: Many of our bowlers have a lot of luck by simply walking around
their office or neighborhood and asking their contacts to support them with a donation.
Typically people are happy to help out.
8. Ask for $25 donations: We spend $25 easily these days. A $25 pledge is a reasonable
request and in most cases won't break anyone's bank. The quickest and easiest way to
meet a $150 individual goal is to ask 6 people to sponsor you for $25 each.
9. Personal story: If you are personally linked to Big Brothers Big Sisters, perhaps you are
a Big or know a former Little, or maybe you've just been participating for years in Bowl for
Kids' Sake, make sure to tell your story. The more passionate you are about an
organization the more likely someone will want to contribute.
10. Sponsor yourself: Be the first donor on your Webpage or pledge sheet. Your potential
donors will appreciate knowing that you are financially invested as well.
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Contact Us
Trina Roos, Development Supervisor: TrinaR@BeABigCR.org
Contact Regarding: General event information and support, Lane Reservations; Individual
bowler/team registration, Fundraising tips & brainstorming, Day of Event Questions
Derek Stephens, Development Specialist: DerekS@BeABigCR.org
Contact Regarding: T-Shirt orders, Fundraising website, Mobil App, Matching Gifts, Mascot Costume
Steve Worthington, Community Outreach Specialist: SteveW@BeABigCR.org
Contact Regarding: Scheduling recruitment events; Becoming a volunteer!
Kathy Beardsworth, Development Director: KathyB@BeABigCR.org
Contact Regarding: Organization mission & goals; Partnership, Sponsorship & Funding Opportunities
Bowl For Kids’ Sake Week
Monday, January 6, 2014
Community Call to Action: Together We Make A Difference!
Share the importance of providing one-to-one mentoring relationships to youth in the community. All
funds raised during Bowl For Kids’ Sake stay right here in Linn, Benton and Jones Counties.
• Tell the world why you/your company think this is so important. Make it personal!
• Print and hang posters & begin campaign. Promote fundraising and participation goals.
• Ask CEO/President to distribute a message encouraging employee participation.
• Provide community statistics to show the need and outcomes. (See page 1)
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
For Kids’ Sake Day: Fulfilling Their Potential
Remind everyone in the company of the reason for Bowl For Kids’ Sake…providing children with
positive mentoring relationships to help youth reach their potential.
• Find a current/former Big in your group to share their experience, illustrating how children
benefit from one-to-one mentoring. (No Bigs? We’ll provide a story for you.)
• Ask a current Big to talk with their Match Support Specialist about the opportunity to bring their
Little to work.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Bowl For Kids’ Sake National Kick-off and Executive Bowl:
Working Together to Help Youth Succeed
Special Event! Big Brothers Big Sisters of America invites you to join us Wednesday, January 8
from 11:00 am to 1:00pm at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center. Pizza lunch provided for an awards
presentation and VIP reception, Local Executive Bowl around 11:20, followed by socializing and open
bowling from noon to 1:00 pm. You are welcome to attend all or any part of this event. Help us kickoff our largest fundraiser and deepen our relationships with current and potential supporters. Please
feel free to extend the invitation to others. All RSVPs should be directed to: kathyb@beabigcr.org.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Achieving the Bigger Goal: Be The One!
Encourage bowlers to Be The One! Every goal set, dollar raised and story shared is progress toward
serving more youth in our community.
• Suggest Individual, Team and Group goals for dollars and participation. The average bowler in
Cedar Rapids raised $107 last year! Raise $1,300 as a team to support a match in 2014!
• Don’t just bowl, ask your friends to bowl with you!
Friday, January 10, 2014
Fundraising Goes Mobile: Limo to the Lanes Reward
Raising the dollars just got easier! It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3!
• 1 – Register on the Bowl For Kids’ Sake website, 2 – Customize your info, 3 – Raise money
• Download the BFKS App and use it on the go! Connect to your social sites to reach everyone!
Every bowler who receives online donations of $50+ by January 20 will be entered into a drawing to
win their team a limo ride to and from the lanes courtesy of Diamond Limousines! The winner will be
announced by email Tuesday, January 21.
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BFKS Handbook 14 - Big Brothers Big Sisters

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