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1 Walk Don t Run to help the animals of Monterey County. Together we can help to assure compassionate and humane treatment of all animals in our community. Wag n Walk 2016 Team Captain Kit Welcome Team Captain! We are delighted that you are joining us as a Team Captain for The SPCA s Wag n Walk 2016! Thank you for taking the first step towards making our event a great success. This kit is designed to provide you with the tools you need to make your team s experience fun, successful and rewarding!

2 This Team Captain kit will take you through the following four steps to create a successful Wag n Walk team: As a Team Captain, you are a powerful force; helping the homeless, abused and neglected animals of Monterey County. A Team Captain s job is to motivate and encourage others to join your team and promote Wag n Walk, whether it is with co-workers, friends or family. Once the team is in place, the Team Captain also acts as the key liaison between their team and The SPCA for Monterey County. Step 1 Set a Fundraising Goal Set a dollar goal for each of your team members to raise donations for the animals of Monterey County. Set your team member s goal high but make it realistic; you don t want them to feel overwhelmed. Try having each team member raise at least $200 they can do it, it s easy! Step 2 Recruit Team Members All you have to do is ask. Recruit your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors to join your team. When you find new team members, ask them to invite their family, friends, coworkers and neighbors. You will be surprised how quickly your team grows! Step 3 FUNdraise! Share your enthusiasm and excitement with your team as you strive together to reach your fundraising goal. Be sure your team members are well prepared to reach their goal (use this kit for ideas and tools) and communicate often! Step 4 Walk, Follow Up and Celebrate your SUCCESS! Walk, enjoy and reward your team members. You and your team are making a difference in hundreds of animals lives throughout Monterey County! Let s get started!!

3 Step 1: Set a Fundraising Goal Wag n Walk is a pledge-based event and reaching our fundraising goal depends on participants to raise money from their friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. Set the bar high! We encourage each team member to raise at least $200. This is an EASY goal if team members follow a few of our fundraising tips found in Step 3. If you really want to challenge your team, set the fundraising goal even higher. Remember, the money raised is going to help The SPCA assure compassionate and humane treatment of all animals in our community and the more money you raise, the faster we can help those animals in need. Let your team know that there are incentives involved in raising money for Wag n Walk 2016! Top fundraisers will be eligible to receive a variety of prizes and the more they raise, the better the prize! Wag n Walk 2016 Incentive Prizes Wag n Walk 2015 Commemorative T-Shirt $100 - $199 Incentive Prizes will be given at the $200+, $350+, 750+, $1,000+, $2,500 & $5,000 fundraising level. Participants raising 500+ will receive an invitation to the 2016 Wag n Walk Champions Lunch. Set a high goal and go for it! You can do it!!

4 4 Quick Step 2: Recruit Team Members Here are a few easy recruiting ideas! Ask everyone you know to be a team member, including friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. Once they have signed on, ask them to invite their friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. Keep building your team! Utilize the great features of on-line registration at to send messages to friends, family and co-workers with a link to visit your personal webpage and join your team. We are here to help if you have any questions, just give us a call. Talk about the event and your team to everyone you meet. If you are excited about Wag n Walk, it will show and your apparent enthusiasm will affect everyone around you. Ask your supervisor to support you or join your team, and then let everyone know and encourage others to do the same. Ask The SPCA to help you hold a team kick-off party. Host a party either as a family gathering or a lunch session during work hours to sign up team members. We can help you by providing a Wag n Walk presentation to help get everyone on board! As You Build Your Team Be sure you have all of the information to register each team member. Encourage each walker to raise at least $200! Challenge them to AIM HIGH! Distribute copies of the Sample Fundraising Letter and for team members to copy and send. E- mail is fast, inexpensive and easy way to get the word out and raise money! Send weekly updates or make weekly phone calls with the latest Wag n Walk information, fundraising ideas and success stories from your team members. Encourage your team members to collect and turn in donations in time to be eligible for the Top Team prizes. See Timeline for details. 4 Quick Tips for Submitting Funds 1. Write your name and your team name on the Memo line of each check, do the same thing for any checks sponsoring a registered team member. 2. Monitor your progress on your personal website or keep track of contributions on your contribution form. Send the checks in with the printable donation form from your personal website to ensure they are properly credited to you and your team members. 3. It s a great idea to make a photocopy of everything before you send it to keep accurate records! 4. Mail your checks to: The SPCA for Monterey County Attn: Wag n Walk P. O. Box 3058 Monterey, CA 93942

5 Copy Step 3: FUNraise! Ask, ask and ask again! Remember you are asking for The SPCA and the animals and not for Copy yourself. and share The moment these you easy limit fundraising who you ask, you ideas limit with the amount your you team raise! to reach your goal. Host a fundraising party! Ask Work attendees hard to pledge and have their support. fun! Create a buddy system. Ask someone who cannot walk to help you collect donations. Bring your fundraising letter and Wag n Walk information EVERYWHERE! Ask one person a day to sponsor you in the Wag n Wag. Suggest friendly competition between team members. Set weekly or monthly goals to beat and recognize the team member who reaches it first. Give something up movie, manicure or dinner at an expensive restaurant and contribute what you would have spent to Wag n Walk. Ask your friends to contribute to Wag n Walk instead of buying a gift for your birthday, anniversary or any occasion! Find out if your company has a matching gift program. Matching gifts can double your team money! Who to Ask? Come up with a list of everyone you have supported either by purchasing a product at their store, using a service that they offer or sending graduation or wedding shower gift. NOW is the time to ask everyone you know to support you! Send an or a letter to EVERYONE in your address book Friends, family and co-workers Favorite local restaurant owner Any favorite local shop that you frequent often Your doctor, dentist or lawyer Your teammates or gym buddies Your hairdresser or barber People at your place of worship Raise $200 in a week! Day 1: $25 Sponsor Yourself Day 2: $40 Ask 2 relatives for $20 Day 3: $45 Ask 3 friends for $15 Day 4: $40 Ask 4 Co-workers for $10 Day 5: $25 Ask 5 neighbors for $5 Day 6: $25 Ask your spouse / partner Day 7: $200 Celebrate your accomplishment!

6 Write a Fundraising Letter or First introduce your primary motivation to be involved with The SPCA for Monterey County. Share your personal experiences with animals; use your love of animals to help you fundraise. Invite them to come aboard and contribute to your fundraising goal. This is the goal that you set and it is a goal that you want to beat! Help the reader by explaining exactly how they can help you. Share with them that you would like them to give as much as they can or feel comfortable with. Every dollar raised counts towards your goals and will directly benefit the animals of Monterey County. Reference exactly where the money will go in paragraph three. The SPCA is an independent, donor supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since We shelter homeless, neglected and abused pets and livestock. We provide humane education and numerous other invaluable services throughout the community. To learn more about what The SPCA does for the animals and our community, please go to our website at Suggest a due date and request that they make their donations through a check or on-line directly to you or The SPCA. Tell them if you don t hear from them within 2 or 3 weeks that you will follow up with a personal call as a reminder. Then thank them for supporting the cause and the mission; to assure compassionate and humane treatment of all animals in our community. Dear, Sample Fundraising Letter and I am walking (or with my team) in the Wag n Walk this spring to help raise awareness and money for all of the homeless, neglected and abused animals and livestock of Monterey County. I have committed to raising $, and I cannot do it without the help of people like you. I would like you to support my efforts on behalf of The SPCA. Please be as generous as you are comfortable being, every dollar raised will directly benefit the hundreds of disadvantaged animals in our community. Each year, The SPCA of Monterey County receives over 5,000 lost or unwanted pets, horses and livestock at their shelter; their clinic staff performs over 3,500 spay and neuter surgeries; their wildlife center staff rescues/receives over 2,000 injured and orphaned wild animals; they provide humane education to over 2,000 children and adults; their humane officers investigate over 600 neglect and cruelty cases throughout Monterey County and they have nearly 29,000 volunteer hours donated. I am ready to be a part of this worthwhile cause. Will you join me? Checks should be made payable to The SPCA for Monterey County. All donations for Wag n Walk are tax deductible as charitable contributions. Please send contributions to: Team Member name and address, who will then forward them on to The SPCA or go to to donate on-line at my personal webpage. I d love to hear from you by xx/xx/16, if not I ll be sure to follow up. On behalf of The SPCA and the animals, thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely,

7 Step 4: Walk, Follow Up and Celebrate! Once Wag n Walk day arrives, your job is almost finished! Below are steps and suggestions for completing the Wag n Walk season on a high note. Registration Coordinate your team to pick up your incentives prizes and complete final registration at one of the two designated dates/locations during the week prior to the event (more details to be announced). Collect and turn in all contributions for the team at the Registration Area. Walk Day Coordinate your team and meet at the Team Meeting point at the Recreation Trail in Monterey or designate your own meeting spot. Tell your teammates to wear layers. The walk route can be a bit chilly and windy so come prepared. Meet with your team and have a complimentary team photo taken! Gather together in front of the stage so you don t miss a minute of the program and then head towards the Start Line about 10 minutes before your start time. Celebrate after the walk with your fellow Wag n Walkers by enjoying the fun People and Pet Contests. Follow Up Collect and turn in outstanding sponsorships. Submit a team photo to your company s newsletter or share the photo with your family team members to highlight and enjoy your success. Send a personal thank you note to every team member and every sponsor who supported you. Plan a post-walk event picnic, party or breakfast to share results, thank everyone and encourage future participation. Start to plan for Wag n Walk 2017!

8 Team Timeline 8-12 Weeks Until Wag n Walk 2016! Wag n Walk may be over eight weeks away, but when it comes to thinking about forming a team and fundraising to beat your Team goals, the earlier you start as a team the more successful your fundraising will be! Register your team on-line or submit forms Build a team and personal webpage at Set your fundraising goal Begin recruiting team members via , phone calls and letters Find out about your company s matching gift policy 4 8 Weeks to go! Hold a team kick-off party Continue recruiting team members Let your team know money turn-in deadline your team with important Wag n Walk updates and information Begin collecting donations it s never too early! 2 4 Weeks Host a team fundraiser cook off, garage sale, etc. your team with weekly incentives and updates Be sure your team members are registered 1 Week to Go! Be sure you have all of the walk details from The SPCA for Monterey County Let your team know what time and where to meet at the Recreation Trail Collect team pledges and turn them in to The SPCA Turn in additional contributions at designated final registration location. Walk Day! CELEBRATE! Meet your team at the Team Meeting Area Have a team picture taken either before or after the walk Enjoy the day and celebrate the difference you are making with your team After Wag n Walk! Submit your team photo to be included in your company newsletter and highlight your fundraising success Collect and turn in additional pledges REMEMBER it s never too late to meet your goal!! Congratulate and thank team members for their hard work Host a thank you wrap up party and recognize top team members or send a thank you note to each walker on your team START PLANNING FOR WAG N WALK 2017!!!

9 Team Registration Form Wag n Walk 2016 Saturday, May 7th Scenic Recreational Trail, Monterey Yes, I want to form a team for Wag n Walk 2016! Register your Team by completing this form or go to to register your Team online and create your own personal webpage!! Team Name: Team Captain: Company/Organization: Address: Phone: Fax: Please circle your Team type: Company School Family Non-Profit Please submit this form or register online at to get your team started! Mail to: The SPCA for Monterey County Attn: Wag n Walk P. O. Box 3058 Monterey, CA 93942

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