Fundraising
On behalf of the staff, volunteers, and patients at Allied Services, thank you for pledging your support. Over the next few months, we will all be raising funds that will have a positive impact on children and adults with disabilities at Allied Services. Your efforts will impact lives. Thank you!
Before you begin, take some time to get acquainted with our organization and with our fundraising resources. All of the resources below are recommended reading that will make your life easier. We are here to make your experience more fulfilling so if you have questions at any time, don't be shy!
2023 RUNNERS' GUIDE
- This is a must-read before you start fundraising.
- This guide contains information about Allied Services, fundraising do's and don'ts.
- Download the guide here
PRINT MATERIALS FOR FUNDRAISING
- DONATION REQUEST LETTER: this is a sample donation request letter. Remember to a.) personalize this to your donor b.) suggest an amount to donate c.) include information on where and how to give. We recommend attaching/including the pledge card which includes this important information.
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PLEDGE CARD:
- When to use a pledge card: when sending a donation request via mail or when asking for a donation in-person.
- How to use it: include this card/sheet with your request. Add your name to the box "donation in honor of" or direct your donor to add your name to this box. When the donor returns the donation and the completed pledge card to our Foundation Office we will add the donation to your fundraising total on Haku and appropriately thank your donor.
- Download the pledge card here.
- VISUALS/POSTERS: help your donors visualize how their gift will make a difference for the people we help at Allied Services.
DONOR INCENTIVES
Donors who give $35 or more are eligible to receive an official Team Allied Services shirt. When a donor completes their online credit card transaction, they will be automatically directed to a thank you page (and will receive a similar email) with the message below.
Thank you for supporting Allied Services. Your donation makes a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities, life-changing injuries, and chronic illnesses. For every $35 donation, you are eligible to receive an official moisture-wicking team shirt. To claim your shirt click here and complete the short form. For more information about your donation contact Peggy Ford, Assistant Director of Development at Allied Services. Call 570-348-1407 or pford@allied-services.org
Once the donor clicks on the link to order the shirt, they will be redirected to our website. After they fill out a quick form, our office will mail their shirt to them.
**Please note that these shirts will not be available until summer 2023. We will collect shirt order information and fulfill these when we have stock.
** Donors who complete the shirt order information on the pledge card will also receive their shirts once we have stock.
- HAKU: How to use the online fundraising platform Haku
- MATCHING GIFTS Thousands of companies match donations by employees to charitable organizations. If your employer does as well, you may be able to double the impact of your donation and any donations made in your honor by your colleagues. For help with matching gift processing please contact Peggy Ford in our Foundation Office at 570.348.1407 or pford@allied-services.org
- NON-PROFIT STATUS: Allied Services Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization, Tax ID:23-2523682.
- SPECIAL EVENTS: if you are planning a special event or raffle please contact Charlotte or Erin for support with planning and promoting.