BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE PARTICIPANTS

REGISTER!

Create or join a team and tell us a little about yourself.

RECRUIT!

Invite friends, family or co-workers to join your team and help you exceed your fundraising goal.

RAISE MONEY!

Fundraise via email, go door to door or host an event to help support our life-changing work. We request a minimum fundraising goal of $500 per team or at least $100 per team member.

FUN!

No special skills needed - join us at the bowling lanes to celebrate your fundraising success! Bowling, drinks, shoes and prizes are on us!

FUNDRAISING 101

It’s easy to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region!

Individuals want to invest in programs proven to change lives and break cycles of poverty. We are an evidence-based professionally-supported youth mentoring program.

Let your supporters know:
Youth in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence, educational success, and better relationships while avoiding risk-taking behaviors.

Every Dollar Helps!

Though we encourage you to ask for donations of $50 or $25, no donation is too small and all donations are 100% tax deductible.

Share Your Why!

Whether you write a letter, email, or call, relating your own Big Brothers Big Sisters story or an experience you had with a mentor while growing up, success will come from making the ask personal.

Not sure what to share? Check out our social media for stories that resonate with you. Or, click below to find out what makes us Bigger Together!

Invite Others to Be Involved

Involve family, friends and colleagues in your awareness and fundraising. Let them know how they can best support your volunteer and fundraising work.

If you belong to a service club or religious or social group, request time to share your fundraising efforts and ask for support.

How to Raise $100 in 5 Days!

Day 1: Give your own $20

Day 2: Ask 3 family members for $10 each

Day 3: Ask 3 friends for $10 each

Day 4: Ask 2 neighbors for $5 each

Day 5: Ask 2 co-workers for $5 each

Total: $100!

$178,559.03

achieved

$140,000.00

goal

of your goal reached

Your Next Supporter Could Be...

Your relatives
People you know through your spouse
Your next-door neighbor
Friends from your old job
Friends from your present job
Friends from school or college
Your lunch date
Members of your sports team
Members of your church or synagogue
Your car repair person
People from your lodge or club
Your physician
Your son’s or daughter’s scout leader