sspaz1000 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 As much as I'm proud to be doing this, did people ever stop to think that maybe just maybe they have so many TPR friends they can't possibly pick and choose who to donate to? Daily on facebook, I see 5 or 6 people posting. If I have to guess casual people are going to be hiding those updates from friends because they are overwhelmed with seeing it every day. (just my $0.02) Also remember it's only March. The event is months away. Last year, I saw my totals rise lots in the last 2-3 weeks before the event. Right now people don't see it as a tangible event. When most people don't even know what they are doing day to day. An event that's in 4 months, isn't on their radar yet. Don't worry, the donations will come in, it just doesn't happen in the now, now, now mentality that everyone is so accustomed to. Patience and perseverance pays off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 ^This. I'm seeking donations other than facebook as most all of my 'themepark' friends are participating this year and to pitch $5 to each of them, well, I might has well donate $300 to myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 ^^ Exactly. Remember, we started this on March 22nd last year, and this year we started early February. So look at it that we are already WAY ahead of where we were this time last year! And yes, it will be tricky! I wouldn't recommend posting daily to your FB. That may come off as "spammy" to your friends. I would post once a week, and use some of the posts, stories, and images that Kara has posted to share details about the organization. Also, remember, you can offer your donors a sticker if they donate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomNick Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 ^ Or even a cool TPR button! Totally agree with what Robb & Nicole both said. I'm sure this year's fundraising will follow a similar pattern to last year. There's that initial surge of donations, then typically a lull in the middle, with a final push of donations in the last couple weeks. A reminder at about 2-3 weeks before the event jogs the memory of folks that saw an early post or email and thought "I definitely want to help out, but that's not until June". And Robb is dead on about utilizing Kara's stories/pics occasionally when posting. People like to see where their donations are going and who they are helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDoesKnow Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Just broke $800!!! I've been posting daily on my Facebook, as well as making phone calls, sending emails, sending Facebook messages, etc. I've been very hard at work for this and so far I have 31 donors, an incredible number for me! I'm so excited to be a part of this, and a part of TPR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Rather than donate to myself, one thing I like to do is keep an eye out for people who are willing to match donations to their page. That way GKTW is getting twice the donation! It has been frustrating so far, but I'm hoping it's the fact that the event is still months away. Think I'm going to lay off a bit and come back with a vengeance in May. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'm really amazed at how much we've raised, especially given that we started earlier. It's been pretty slow for me as well, but I only post about it once a week. I know last year, the closer it got to the event the more people were donating. I'm waiting to do my match 'offer' until it gets a little closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmhuber Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Just decided to join Coasting for Kids at Cedar Point. I want to put that cool link on the signature line of all my posts. How do I do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) ^ There's instructions on the first post of this thread. **NOTE** - As soon as you register, please post the link to your registration page so we can add your signature banner! BE SURE TO REGISTER UNDER TEAM TPR! Edited March 4, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDoesKnow Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I just broke $1000 bringing TEAM TPR at Cedar Point's total to $1820.29! Let's hit $2000 by the weekend. ARE WE GAME OR WHAT?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryB Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hello Team TPR!! I am so excited that I will be able to participate in this years event. My link had some issues for a bit, but it is up and running now. First donation was from a FB friend I haven't seen in person in over 20years. Here's hoping many follow! Later, KerryB Here's my link: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/KerryBuchanan/Carowinds2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryB Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Question...I am updating my profile and such now that the link works. I would like to post something on FB about once a week for right now, preferably some kind of video or even, Kara, some of your stories and photos that you have posted. Something to catch people's eye and then cause them to hopefully be willing to click on that donation link. Is there a way a file could be created for us to pull from? Something that we could then personalize with a statement and the links to our individual pages? Or is it cool for me to copy and paste what is posted here? I just know that videos, stories, and photos draw me in and I am sure that will catch the attention of others as well. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspaz1000 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Kerry, I know last year we just copied and pasted from the stories Kara posted. So to get started you might want to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberskara Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Doing GREAT TPR! Definitely feel free to pull from what I've posted. All these families are media okay, so it's fine to share. If you're looking to make a flier or something of the like, check out our Tools Page. We just posted a new video that I would HIGHLY encourage you all to watch and share with your friends. Check it out on our YouTube page . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDoesKnow Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Just wanted to say congrats to Team TPR Cedar Point, we're less than $20 away from being the number one highest fundraising team on FirstGiving! I am so proud to be a part of this team. Thank you everyone for your support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Just wanted to say congrats to Team TPR Cedar Point, we're less than $20 away from being the number one highest fundraising team on FirstGiving! I am so proud to be a part of this team. Thank you everyone for your support! I just went and took care of a few of our team members that needed a boost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDoesKnow Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Just wanted to say congrats to Team TPR Cedar Point, we're less than $20 away from being the number one highest fundraising team on FirstGiving! I am so proud to be a part of this team. Thank you everyone for your support! I just went and took care of a few of our team members that needed a boost! Awesome, Robb!!!! I say we can hit $10,000 total in one week from today. LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Myself and my friend will both be there this year. Lets break 10k! https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/zerethon/CedarPoint2013 https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/amanda-brown-15/CedarPoint2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomNick Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 We just posted a new video that I would HIGHLY encourage you all to watch and share with your friends. Check it out on our YouTube page . Kara, THANK YOU so much for posting that! What a beautiful video.....I'm not gonna lie, I totally teared up watching that. It is so wonderful to see all these great people involved in making the Village so amazing. The overflowing goodness of all the people involved down there (yourself included) should be an inspiring example to all of us!! It just makes me want to fundraise that much harder!! Go Team TPR!! $10k, here we come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Everyone - Please post this to your Twitter or Facebook ASAP! Twitter: Team TPR raised $9,199 for GiveKidsTheWorld. Help us get to $10k! Donate to one of our riders @ThemeParkReview http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64842 Facebook: Team TPR has raised $9,199 for Give Kids The World. Please help us get to $10! Donate to one of our riders: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64842 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDoesKnow Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hey guys, I'm doing Dollar Sunday today on my Coasting For Kids page. This means, if you donate a dollar, not only will I match your dollar on my page, but if you have a page, I'll match your dollar there, too! (Only for dollar donations, I'm kinda broke LOL!) I figure a dollar on Sunday can pay for a child's sundae at the resort! That's $1 you can donate to put a smile on the face of a child. Worth it? I think so! I'm also trying to get my friends more comfortable with the idea of donating $1 without feeling embarrassed about "being cheap." I have no problem donating a dollar to an amazing cause, and neither should they. GAME ON! (I hope I don't regret this in the morning with $100 $1 donations, ha!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naina21 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Love the idea. I donated $1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Excellent idea, Scott! I agree that people probably think donating $1 is cheap and hopefully it will help to have $1 donations to show people it's OK. I'd much rather have people donate $1 than not donate at all! Rich and I are both on the Dorney team and have both made $1 donations to you. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hey guys, I'm doing Dollar Sunday today on my Coasting For Kids page. This means, if you donate a dollar, not only will I match your dollar on my page, but if you have a page, I'll match your dollar there, too! (Only for dollar donations, I'm kinda broke LOL!) I figure a dollar on Sunday can pay for a child's sundae at the resort! That's $1 you can donate to put a smile on the face of a child. Worth it? I think so! I'm also trying to get my friends more comfortable with the idea of donating $1 without feeling embarrassed about "being cheap." I have no problem donating a dollar to an amazing cause, and neither should they. GAME ON! (I hope I don't regret this in the morning with $100 $1 donations, ha!) I pitched in $20 - so feel free to give a couple of dollars here or there to anyone you want to on our behalf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosgp Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Looked like Worlds of Fun needed some love, I have never been there before, and their coaster line-up for this event is top notch! So I'll be heading to KC that weekend to raise money for GKTW! http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/SeanPaul/WorldsofFun2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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