One Percent Blog » Mad Marathon http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/blog a blog about goings-on in environmental giving, the work of 1% For The Planet and it's wonderful partners Fri, 24 May 2013 14:46:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Hey New England – Calling all Nonprofit Partners! It’s Race Time http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/blog/2013/03/madmarathon_nonprofit_teams/ http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/blog/2013/03/madmarathon_nonprofit_teams/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:23:28 +0000 jon http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/blog/?p=7434

By now you’ve probably heard about our big 10th Anniversary event coming up this summer.  We’ve joined forces with the Mad Marathon here in our hometown of Waitsfield, VT to create the 1st ever 1% for the Planet Mad Marathon. Dedicated to sustainability and environmentalism in New England, this event will help us to provide awareness and funding for the nonprofits and partnerships that protect the places we play. Not only should all of our partners plan on attending, but we also want to help raise money for your important causes.  How can we do this you ask?

Form a Team:

•   Create a team for your organization and encourage people to sponsor your runners! Your organization’s tile will show up on our leaderboard and potentially attract additional donations.
•   Ask participants on your team to spread the word about the race and your organization.  People love supporting these types of fundraising activities.
•   Ask individual supporters of your organization to participate in “The Most Beautiful Marathon in the World,” so they can raise funds by running on your behalf.  Runners have the choice of running the full marathon, half, or creating a relay team.  They will be sure to have a blast, while doing a good deed at the same time.
•   Have you already received donations from 1% member businesses?  Encourage these partners to form a team in support of your organization.
•   1% for the Planet will be supporting this event by providing numerous activities throughout the weekend and by publicizing it through our various marketing channels.  We can’t wait!

Last year, one nonprofit who fundraised using this race earned $27,000!  We’re looking for nonprofit partners who think they can blow this record away.  With a little effort and our support, we’re sure you can.

Next steps:

•   Please let us know if you are planning on participating. We’ll send you directions and help spread the word! Email us at info@onepercentfortheplanet.org or call us at 802-496-5408
•   Let us know if you are joining on our Facebook event page and invite others
•   Stay tuned for additional ways to participate over that weekend

We’re looking forward to celebrating all that you do. Start your training!

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As you might have heard, this year we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary.  One of our big anniversary events will take place right here in our home town. We have joined forces with the Mad Marathon in Waitsfield, VT to create the first ever 1% for the Planet Mad Marathon designed to support the nonprofits and partnerships that protect the places we play.

WE WANT YOUR COMPANY HERE. Come celebrate the planet with us!

Save the date: Sunday, July 7, 2013 - Race Day
July 6th, 2013 – Kids run and 1% for the Planet (1% FTP) network meet-up

The marathon is a way to:

  • -Grow our movement
  • -Celebrate your company’s commitment, and
  • -Raise funds for environmental organizations

There are three ways you can get involved:

1. Sponsor the race
There are various levels of sponsorship available.  Your sponsorship is considered a donation and part of your 1% FTP commitment for 2013.

  • -be included in a virtual bag and a physical bag for participating runners
  • -be highlighted in the 10th Anniversary marketplace grand opening

2. Donate product
If sponsorship is not in your company’s budget for this year, product donations for prizes and raffles are a great option. Remember, 25% of your company’s 1% annual commitment can be in-kind donations and/or employee volunteer time.

3. Run for a cause
Your company can support a nonprofit team by either running for or donating to them. Last year one nonprofit earned over $27,000! 1% FTP will also have a team fundraising on behalf of high impact partnerships in the region.

Next steps:

  • -Email or call us at 802-496-5408. Please let us know if you have any questions and/or how you’d like to be involved
  • -Join our event page on Facebook
  • -Stay tuned for other ways to participate over that weekend

We’re looking forward to celebrating all that you do to support our network. Start your training!

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