FUNDRAISING TIPS

1. When soliciting pledges for the Seton Walk-A-Thon or for any fundraiser, ALWAYS go with an adult.
2. When asking for sponsors door-to-door, children should never enter anyone’s home.
3. When crossing the street, cross only at crosswalks and look both ways.
4. Return home frequently when collecting money, so children are not carrying large amounts of money.
5. Use only first names and never give out addresses or phone numbers.

REMEMBER:

1. Each Seton family is strongly encouraged to raise at least $40 in pledges.
2. Be sure to collect the pledge money at the time of solicitation, NOT after the Walk-A-Thon.
3. For prize consideration, the Walk-A-Thon envelope must be returned to your homeroom teacher by Friday, April 24, at 2:50 p.m.

SAMPLE SCRIPT TO USE WHEN SOLICITING

“Hi, my name is ____________, and I’m a student at Seton Catholic School.  I will be participating in a Walk-A-Thon on May 2^nd to raise money for the new social studies curriculum at Seton School.  Would you be interested in sponsoring me in the Walk-A-Thon?”

NOTE:

• While any and all pledges are accepted, a $10 flat donation is suggested for the three-mile Walk-A-Thon.
• Checks may be made payable to “Seton”.
• Included in your walker packet is a donation receipt that you may provide to donors if they request it. If you need additional copies of the donation receipt, please ask at the school office or download them from www.setonschool.com under the “Development” tab.