Once you register, set a fundraising goal! Then customize your registration page with your photos and share “WHY” you’re taking the plunge in support of Special Olympics Colorado. If you’ve taken the plunge before make sure you share those photos on your socials and share your cool experience.

WRITE A LETTER

Letter writing is a great way to raise a lot of money in a short amount of time! If you are sending a letter, be sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

SENDING EMAILS 

Write personal emails to your family, friends, and co-workers and let them know you are plunging, ask for a donation or ask them to join your team. 

Tips & Tricks 

– Make the ask early and often!

– Make it easy for people to donate! Send everyone an email with a link to your fundraising page.

– Make it personal, rather than sending a mass email. Tell your story. Share with others why you participate, whether it’s just for fun or because you love Special Olympics Colorado.

– If you’ve Plunged before, share a picture of your previous jump to frozen glory. If it’s your first time, share your nerves and excitement!

– Have fun with it! Make a contest or game out of it – the first person to donate, or the largest donation gets a gift from you!

– Follow-up. Be sure to say thank you to donors after they make their donation, and again after you take the Plunge. Send them a picture of you Plunging with the results from the event.

Before hitting up your co-workers for a donation, see if you can form a company team instead. It’s a fun team building opportunity, and wearing your company t-shirts is a great way to maximize exposure! 

– Find out about matching gift policies at your company. Some companies match employee fundraising, while others match donations made by employees. This is an easy way to double your donations! 

– Have your donors find out about their companies matching gift policy to see if their donation will be matched. 

– Host a “Casual for a Cause” day at work. Employees can donate a set amount to wear jeans and funds raised support your Plunge. 

Additional workplace fundraising ideas include: 

– Set out a candy jar and ask for change each time they take a piece 

– Purchase bottles of water and pop at wholesale and put in the company lunchroom. Charge $1 for drinks and any profit can go to your fundraising efforts. 

– Link your fundraising page to your social media accounts asking for donations. 

– Send personalized emails or Facebook messages rather than mass emails. Always follow-up via phone. 

– Ask your supporters about matching funds from their employers. 

– Personal Assistant for a day – Offer to run errands, babysit, organize, clean a fridge, dog-sit, etc. for a donation to your plunge. 

– Bake Sale – Bring baked goods into your workplace and raise money toward your Plunge. 

– Sports Bracket or Pools – Organize weekend game brackets. Charge a fee, with a split of proceeds to the winner. 

– Change Collection – Set up a collection jar at your workplace or ask friends for spare change.

– Bar/Restaurant Night – Ask a local restaurant to donate proceeds to your plunge or put out a change jar. 

Day 1 – Make a $20 donation to yourself to get started!  

Day 2 – Send an e-mail to three friends asking them for a $10 contribution  

Day 3 – Ask one parent and one sibling for a $10 contribution  

Day 4 – Bring a pledge sheet to work and ask co-workers for $10 to support your fundraising goal 

Day 5 – Send an e-mail to four family friends and relatives asking for a donation  

Day 6 – Ask two people at your favorite hangout, restaurant or tavern for a $5 donation  

Day 7 – Post on Facebook asking for a $10 donation to help you reach your fundraising goal