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As a first time golf tournament organizer (and perhaps even a first time golfer!) it can sometimes feel overwhelming trying to learn the ins-and-outs of the game, let alone a great golf event. And when you’re dealing with terms you’ve never heard of before, from “Shotgun Start” to “Live Scoring” – it can be easy to feel lost in translation! That's why we've collected and defined the top 27 terms every charity golf tournament organizer should know, and even take it one step further by telling you how they can apply to your upcoming tournament. Follow the link to read about these key terms: https://loom.ly/UNjA6A8 #GolfTournament #GolfTournamentPlanning #EventPlanning #Golf #GolfTerms #CharityGolf #GolfEvent

This is the best event for team-building. Whether you are a small or large business, organization, a group of ladies who do book club, church groups, public safety, or high school teams, you name it, this event will bring you closer together AND raises money for a GREAT cause. So what are you talking about Craig!?!? It's the 2024 #PlanePullChallenge to benefit Special Olympics Indiana, happening on SATURDAY August 10th. So what is the Plane Pull Challenge? I am glad you asked. 😉 Are you strong enough to take on an 82-ton Boeing 757 jetliner in a massive game of tug-of-war? Take the Plane Pull® Challenge and find out! Special Olympics Indiana's largest single-day fundraiser offers a unique opportunity for your team of up to 15 people to compete against others to determine who will be the fastest to pull the 82-ton aircraft down a 12-foot track. The fastest team in each division will receive an award. The Plane Pull Challenge also features a festival-like atmosphere. The Indianapolis International Airport postal hub will be transformed with live music, food, souvenirs, games, and other activities throughout the day. THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND! Each team of 15 is asked to raise at least $1,200 in pledges (an average of less than $100 per person). Further instructions are in the link below. Donations can be made online, easily, safely, and securely. All donations will automatically be added to your team total. Then, keep an eye on the leaderboard as prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers. All funds raised through the Plane Pull Challenge support our more than 19,000 athletes as well as our organization’s efforts to end discrimination and empower people with intellectual disabilities across the state of Indiana. *EVENT SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!! Please DM me if interested. To find out more, register a team, &/or make a donation, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gDmpzj8b (If you have sponsored/participated previously in the event, could you reply with how many years and what it means to your group.)

It’s almost game time. After a year of planning, it’s no easy task to organize a charity #pickleball tournament. Having it as a second year and a second iteration, there has been an explosion of both indoor commercial venues and tournaments. This true in #Chicagoland, #Naperville and #DuPage county. I’ve learned a lot, I’ll definitely share those key learnings in another post. Like a solo entrepreneur, be ready to be and do: 1) Ideate tournament format 2) Financially analyze major costs vs revenue, what’s the economically viable price price point of the commodity am selling, with a charitable contribution 3) Market market market! How do I make my event viral? 4) Corporate sponsorship solicitations. This is the part I most hate. How do I influence others to see my generosity vision? Short of panhandling in the middle of a street intersection, how do I influence others to sponsor my event, while providing ad opportunities? 5) Engage and solicit volunteers to help with scoring and run the tournament 6) More importantly, communicate with the main 501.c3 beneficiary what I’m trying to achieve. I know tomorrow’s charity pickleball tournament and resulting monies raised is a drop in the bucket, in relation to the $1.17M needed to complete the Interim Housing Center kitchen project in Downers Grove, DuPage Pads. I can rest easy that we’ve done something good and be part of the #homelessness solution.

Plan ahead & stay organized! By default, the BirdEase system has a Tee Sheet Creator that that helps #charitygolftournament organizers plans who starts when, or where. The Tee Sheet Creator can also be used in other ways to plan a variety of other fundraising events! ✅ Galas: Organize tables of 8 or 10 easily ✅ Cornhole tournaments: Assign players in teams of two ✅ Topgolf: Organize the groups and assign players to golf bays ✅ Casino nights: Fill up tables and assign seats for a night of fun When it comes to planning a #fundraisingevent, BirdEase has you covered! ➡️ birdeasepro.com #birdease #birdeasepro #birdeaseeventmanager #birdeaseeventmanagement #birdeasesoftware #golf #golfing #golfer #charity #charitygolf #golftournament #golfouting #charitygolfouting #fundraise #fundraising #fundraiser #fundraisingevent #nonprofit

Wondering how to engage sponsors effectively for your charity golf tournament? Join Charity Golf Solutions as we share expert tips on attracting sponsors and maximizing their support for your cause. #SponsorshipTips #CharityGolf

Looking for fresh ways to engage your volunteers? How about sports? ⚽✨ 𝟏𝟔,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 UEFA EURO 2024 - they came from all over the world and their support contributed significantly to this mega tournament's success. Sporting events offer 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, foster 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞, and provide a 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 to highlight your charity's impact. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭? Early results from a study by the Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt are promising. Of the volunteers surveyed: --> 𝟑𝟗% 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 "𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝" --> 𝟏𝟖.𝟖% 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐬 "𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝". Getting volunteers involved in sporting events is a fantastic way to build loyalty and encourage long-term commitment to your charity. Our micro-guide shows you how to get started. ⬇️ If you found this helpful, pop us a follow at Volunteer Over Here! ❤️ #Charity #Nonprofit #VolunteerEngagement #Sports #SocialImpact #EURO2024

#Pickleball is more than just a game; it’s a powerful tool for charitable fundraising. Learn how to organize a successful pickleball fundraiser and make a significant impact in your community. #Fundraising #NonProfitEvents #CommunityEngagement https://loom.ly/81eaIK0

Make the most of a sports-filled summer - an important read we wanted to share from our charity partners over at CHECT! Why not make the most of this year’s sport-filled summer and raise funds for CHECT? Here are just a few ideas on the different ways you can leverage some of the major sporting events this summer like the Euros, Olympics and Paralympics to create exciting and engaging fundraising opportunities:  Host live viewing events – organise viewing parties for the Euros, Olympics and Paralympics. Charge an entry fee which could include a meal, or sell refreshments at a local venue. Sweepstakes – sell tickets for a sweepstakes where participants draw teams or athletes and raise funds for CHECT. Sports days – host a mini-Olympics day with a variety of sports and activities for all ages or organise a 5-a-side football tournament themed around the Euros.  For more ideas or more ways you can get involved, we highly encourage you to contact the CHECT fundraising team at fundraising@chect.org.uk #CHECT #charitypartner #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #childhoodeyecancertrust

Fundraising is hard. Finding something that is engaging for your supporters beyond just asking them for sponsorship. Well, we have something that every fundraiser can use to boost their fundraising, engage with their audience and reward them too! Its called Prophet League and its the only football predictions game where both players and good causes win. Its so simple and a lot a fun to play. Create your own Friends League (takes less than 90 seconds) for FREE, link your league to any Just Giving Page, and invite whoever you want to play along. Each time people play they can make a small donation to your good causes and win cash prizes each weekend. Set it up to run weekly or as a one off. With Prophet League, you're in control. Fun, hassle-free fundraising. We call it Gaming for Good. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/e25dxymN