Submissions due December 14 for the DonorDrive® Run Walk Ride Fundraising Scholarship Program
SOURCE:Run Walk Ride
SUMMARY:
One nonprofit executive will win a free pass to the leading conference on thon fundraising thanks to the DonorDrive® Run Walk Ride Fundraising Scholarship Program. Entries are being accepted until December 14 for the chance to receive a free registration and complimentary travel and accommodations to the 2013 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference, March 13 & 14 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Nov. 28, 2012 /3BL Media/ - One nonprofit executive will win a free pass to the leading conference on thon fundraising thanks to the DonorDrive® Run Walk Ride Fundraising Scholarship Program. Entries are being accepted until December 14 for the chance to receive a free registration and complimentary travel and accommodations to the 2013 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference, March 13 & 14 in Atlanta, Georgia.
“We're proud to sponsor the DonorDrive® Run Walk Ride Fundraising Scholarship Program to broaden the community of worthy organizations attending the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference,” said Paul Ghiz, managing partner of Global Cloud, maker of DonorDrive® social fundraising software.
Any full-time employee of a nonprofit organization that has never sent a representative to attend the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference is eligible to enter the DonorDrive® Run Walk Ride Fundraising Scholarship Program. Submissions will be judged based on a short essay (100 words or less) on how the participant and their organization will benefit from attending the conference. The winner will be notified by December 31, 2012.
For more details on the DonorDrive® Run Walk Ride Fundraising Scholarship Program, the online entry form and information about the 2013 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference please visit: http://www.runwalkride.com/page.asp?ID=979.
Each year the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference convenes top nonprofit organizations and industry experts focused on peer-to-peer athletic event fundraising for two days of programming tailor-made to harness the power of peer-to-peer fundraising programs. Conference highlights in 2013 include:
- Pre-conference workshops laser-focused to help organizations improve sponsorship, fundraising & digital marketing efforts
- Original research and new benchmarking tools, including the launch of the 2012 Run Walk Ride Thirty, an annual survey charting the fortunes of the country’s top thon fundraising programs
- Specialized summits for large, emerging and endurance programs
- Success strategies shared by peers from some of the most successful athletic event fundraising programs including The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 24 Hours of Booty, AIDS/LifeCycle, American Lung Association, JDRF, MMRF, National Multiple Sclerosis and Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Complete details on conference keynote speakers and breakout sessions can be found online at http://www.runwalkride.com/conference.
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About The Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council:
The Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council provides managers of athletic event fundraising programs with practical information, valuable connections and recognition for outstanding achievement via www.runwalkride.com, conferences, workshops and distance learning programs.
About DonorDrive:
DonorDrive® is peer-to-peer social fundraising and event management software delivering big results for customers throughout North America. Our focus on the holistic interactive experience engages more people so you raise more support for your mission. Collaborating with you every step of the way is just how we roll to ensure a peak performance. Learn more at www.donordrive.com
Contact Info:
David Hessekiel
Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council
+1 (914) 921-3914
dh@runwalkride.com
KEYWORDS: Conference, Event, Marketing, Fundraising, event fundraising, scholarship, Marathon, walkathon, athletic event fundraising, endurance fundraising
