Fund Raising Tips:

  • Don’t be afraid to ask anyone and everyone - 1 in 150 individuals in the US is diagnosed with Autism, and each one of those individuals has family members who are also affected. You never know who is affected until you ask!

  • Remember that you are asking for donations as an advocate for those in need.

  • Make contact with old friends.

  • Use your contacts to make new contacts – ask for recommendations on who to ask for donations.

  • Ask your boss and co-workers.

  • Request that your place of work match donations made by employees – many workplaces have existing programs, so be sure to ask.

  • Use many techniques including raffles, letters, online fundraising drives, parties, corporate involvement, etc.

  • Start as early as possible – don’t wait until the last minute.

  • Represent Train 4 Autism when you’re out and about – by wearing a shirt or putting a sticker on your car, you will attract attention from potential donors.

  • When you participate in a Train 4 Autism event, you represent everyone who donated to your campaign. Make sure everyone realizes that their contribution will last much longer than the 30 seconds it takes to write a check or make an online donation.

More Fund Raising Tips from Christopher Rosien

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Feel the joy of crossing the finish line knowing you’ve helped the autism program/organization of your choice.  With Train 4 Autism, you’ll gain courage, strength and make a significant impact in the fight against autism. All levels and abilities are welcomed as Train 4 Autism was started by parents, not athletes.  Many Train 4 Autism participants are persons competing in their first athletic event ever or athletes that choose to walk a race instead of run - everyone is welcome!

There are several ways to get involved either as an athlete, a sponsor, and/ or a volunteer:

Athletes:   You can participate in any event -- whether it be a local Walk, 5-K, 10-K, Half or Full Marathon or an Ironman Triathlon. Participants register with Train 4 Autism, then find and enter any event they like. As you train and prepare for your event, you can create your own personal Train 4 Autism webpage, and easily send emails to friends, family, and coworkers telling them about your event and fundraising efforts. You'll network with other Train 4 Autism athletes and be able to celebrate your accomplishments together while also recognizing what a difference you've made by raising funds for an organization doing great work in the Autism community!

Donate: Individuals can make a general donation, or sponsor a Train 4 Autism Athlete.  Sponsors can search for a particular athlete by their name or event.

Volunteer: Not an athlete but want to get involved? Volunteers are an important part of Train 4 Autism. We have opportunities to staff expo booths, event registration, water stations, organize events, and more. To become a Train 4 Autism volunteer click here.  


What Makes Us Different

As a core component to our program, participants have the option of directing the bulk of the funds that they raise to Autism programs that they feel most deserving and passionate about. Participants can select any organization doing work within the autism community both nationally or locally. We strongly believe that not only is this the right thing to do, we are promoting chapter growth across the country and worldwide as participants see the fruit of their efforts making an impact on programs that are closest to their hearts.

 

Where Do Athlete Funds Go?
 
The best part about Train 4 Autism is that 85% of all funds earned go directly to helping the autism program of your choice!  Here's the breakdown of where every dollar goes:
 
Athletes Charity of Choice      .85
T4A Operating Expenses       .095
Kintera (Website) Expenses  .055
 


If you have any questions, please contact info@train4autism.org