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Cambodia Sports Project Fundraising Pack
Thank you for your interest in fundraising for the Cambodia Sports Project. Our work is not possible without the invaluable support of fundraisers, donors and volunteers like you.
Fundraising is a fantastic way not only to support the Cambodia Sports Project but also to have fun
and get your friends and family involved in this important cause. To help you get started, we have
put together this fundraising pack, which contains everything you need to start fundraising for the
Sports Project!
And remember, if you have fundraising questions or need support at any point, please send us an
email at [email protected]
Fundraising Pack Contents
1. Top 10 fundraising ideas
To get you started, we’ve put together a list of ten top fundraising ideas. These are just some of the
great ways you can fundraise, but whatever you decide, remember that simple is normally best!
2. How to donate to the Sports Project and win a trip through Globalteer’s Mega
Raffle
If you are doing online fundraising, or have friends or family who would like to support you, this
one pager provides all the general information for entering the Mega Raffle.
3. How to set up your own personalised fundraising page for the Mega Raffle
Setting up your own online fundraising page is often the easiest way for people to support your
efforts and donate to the Sports Project. This document contains information about our two
favourite fundraising sites. They are all set up to make donating to the Sports Project really easy
and they also allow your supporters to make tax deductible or tax efficient donations.
4. A page of quick links to the Cambodia Sports Project resources
This page is a tool to use for easy access to the Cambodia Sports Project resources to use in you
fundraising efforts.
5. The Cambodia Sports Project overview
This handy one-page document gives an overview of the Sports Project and its fundraising needs,
so is perfect to have on-hand at any fundraising events or to give to your supporters
6. Fundraising event poster
Once you have decided on your event, just fill in the gaps on this poster then put it up around your
work, school or community to let people know about your event!
7. Fundraising invitation template
If you are holding an event, this easy to use Cambodia Sports Project invitation template means
that all you need to do is print out these invitations then fill in the gaps and you’ll be ready to invite
people to your event.
8. Donation register form
This form will help you keep track of the donations you have received, and if you email it to us post-
event, we will thank each of your donors and enter all qualifying donations into the Mega Raffle.
9. E-mail to send to potential donors for your event – Template example
Use this e-mail template to raise awareness about your fundraising event and the Mega Raffle. It
includes all the basic information about the Raffle and how your donors could win a trip!
10. Letter requesting a talk or meeting – Template example
An important aspect of fundraising is building awareness of what you are doing. If you want to do a
presentation or organise a meeting as part of your fundraising, this template provides all the basics.
11. Media request email – Template example
Media can help spread word of your volunteering and fundraising efforts far and wide, and this
template is a great way to start your approaches to the media. Someone might just read about your
experiences in your local paper and decide they want to come and volunteer too.
Top 10 Fundraising Ideas
The best fundraising ideas are simple and, above all, allow you to give your donors something in return for their generosity. Now, that may be some kind of prize or simply something they buy from you – like a cake! They might also get the chance to enjoy themselves for a few hours, or to feel moved, amused or inspired by you and the work of the Cambodia Sports Project. Whatever you decide to do, communicating your event is really important so make sure you email your friends and family, use social media and even start a blog if you are fund-raising over a period of time. If you can make your social media and blog posts funny or moving, people will respond even more positively to your great work. And don’t forget to include links to your online donation page. Here are ten simple ideas for you to consider. Good luck!
1. Ask for an alternative gift. Got a big birthday or anniversary coming up soon? Don’t know what you want for Christmas? Do friends ignore you when you say you really don’t need anything for your birthday? Why not ask for donations to the Sports Project instead. Set up an online donation page and email it to anyone who asks what you want for your birthday!
2. Do something sponsored. A walk, run, swim, triathlon, or even three-legged race! Add fancy dress to make it even more fun. You could ask friends and family to join you and maybe finish with a party – the more the merrier! And don’t forget to ask for sponsors… 3. Hold a theme party. Invite your friends to a themed party. Maybe a Cambodia-style party with traditional food and drink – there’s a lot you can do with rice and noodles. Charge a reasonable fee which you can donate to the Sports Project. You could even do a short talk about the Sports Project with some photos! 4. Host a frugal lunch or dinner – invite friends to a simple lunch or dinner – you could have a Cambodian theme – noodles and stir-fry for example. Charge a reasonable fee and all the profits go to charity. 5. Host a Big Night In! Save money by not going out on the town and invite friends to yours for beer, wine and snacks. Provide some music, tell them all about the Sports Project and ask for people to donate what they think they saved by having a night in! 6. Give a talk about the Sports Project. Arrange a talk, slide and video show at your work, school, church or other community group and ask for donations at the end! 7. Hold a quiz or bingo night. Ask your work, school, church or other community group to host a quiz or bingo night with an entry fee and prize for winners. 8. Hold a fancy-dress party. Invite friends or ask your community group to hold to a themed fancy-dress party. Add music and a few drinks, charge an entry fee and reward the best costume with a prize! 9. Hold a raffle. Boost donations at a big social events by holding a raffle. Ask local businesses and friends for prize donations and sell tickets on the night. 10. Sell something. Be it cakes, crafts, or unwanted furniture. Sell on e-bay, at school, uni or work, on your drive or from your garage. As they say – there’s a buyer for everything!
How to Donate to the Cambodia Sports Project and Win a Trip! Globalteer’s Mega Raffle
About the Raffle
By donating to the Cambodia Sports Project through the Globalteer Mega Raffle starting in April 2019, you could win a fantastic trip for two to either Peru or Cambodia. Every donation of GBP£15 / US$20 or currency equivalent will be rewarded with a free entry into a grand prize draw to win a trip to Peru or a trip to Cambodia. Your donations go to a great cause, even if you don’t win!
Donors who sign up to become recurring monthly donors of at least GBP£15 / US$20 per month or equivalent will receive 3 entries for every month their recurring donation is active!
Just let us know you want to specifically support the Cambodia Sports Project in the message section when you make your donation.
Create your own event and win 10 free entry tickets for yourself!
Every time we do a mega raffle, many of our amazing supporters carry out their own sponsored event to give the chance of one of their friends winning the prize. Probably in the hope of being the invited friend of the winner!
You too can create your own sponsored event in 2019 and support your favourite project! Previous years have seen sponsored walks, marathon swims, climbing mountains and 24 tasks in 24 hours! Why not get your friends together and create your own event to support one of the amazing projects? You will personally receive an extra 10 free raffle tickets for every GBP£300 / US$400 raised through your fundraising activities!
See all of the resources on the following pages to use for your event!
With odds like these, it could be you-hoo!
Previous mega raffles have sold under 1,000 entry tickets to the draw, so you have rather better odds of winning than the 1 in 45,000,000 chance of winning the UK National Lottery! This mega raffle is run by Globalteer Peru, a registered Charity in Peru, number 11159055. Full Terms and Conditions
How to Set Up Your Own Personalized Fundraising Page for the Mega Raffle
If you are doing any kind of fundraising activity, setting up your own online fundraising page is often the easiest way for people to support your efforts and donate to the Cambodia Sports Project. Here are two of the best online fundraising sites we know. They are all set up to make donating to the Sports Project really easy and they also allow your supporters to make tax deductible or tax efficient donations. For US Residents: Our parent charity Globalteer is a partner project of award-winning online giving platform Global Giving, which means that you can set up a Sports Project fundraising page where US resident supporters can make secure tax-deductible donations online.
1. Go to www.globalgiving.org/34187, scroll down until you see a green rectangle on the right hand side which says “Help raise money!” and click on the “Start a Fundraiser” button.
2. Enter your Fundraiser details: Give the fundraiser a title, enter your name, type up a small description of what you are doing, and set a fundraising goal.
3. For the fundraiser photo we suggest using a picture of yourself so that people know they are on the right page, or a close-up picture of the project if you have one.
4. We also suggest that you check the “share your contact information with non-profit partners” box (which means Globalteer) so that we know you have started your page.
5. Send us a separate e-mail at [email protected] to let us know you have started a fundraiser for the Mega Raffle. This will ensure that we make sure the funds get sent to the Cambodia Sports Project and all of your donors will receive their entry tickets.
Now submit your fundraising page. Once it is approved you will be sent a URL to share with friends. For UK Residents: If you and most of your donors live in the UK, then Virgin Money Giving is the best site to use for your fundraising page, as it allows donors to increase the value of their donation by up to 25% through GiftAid. Here’s how to set up your page through our parent charity Globalteer:
1. Go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/ and click on 'Start fundraising’ on the right hand side.
2. Register with Virgin Money Giving using your e-mail address or Facebook page.
3. Answer a couple of questions about your fundraising activity and click “next.” 4. In the “Search for a charity” section, search for and select “Globalteer.” 5. Now you can create and edit your page. Make sure the title of your page includes the words
“Cambodia Sports Project.” 6. In the “Share your story” section, talk about what you are doing and why you are
supporting the Sports Project. You should upload a picture of yourself or of the Sports Project too. If you would like a photo form us, please let us know.
7. Set a fundraising target to encourage more donations. 8. At the bottom of this page you will be asked if you want to send a thank you message to
your donors – we say yes! Just compose a short thank you which will be automatically sent out every time someone donates.
9. Be sure to e-mail us at [email protected] to let us know you have set up the page for the Mega Raffle and what it is called. This will ensure that we make sure the funds get sent to the Sports Project and all of your donors will receive their entry tickets.
Share the link to your fundraising page with your friends, family, and on social media!
For the rest of the world: If you are collecting donations or staging a fund raiser in a country other than the USA or the UK you can use either of the above to set up a fund raising page. However, at the moment your donors will not be able to take advantage of any tax breaks, and unfortunately donations have to be made in either US$ or £. You can also set up a personal fundraising page on a platform in your home country and have the funds sent to yourself, on sites where this is permissable, or collect cash. You can then submit them via the Mega Raffle Donation Page. Donations here can be securely online in any currency, using your credit or debit card or PayPal. Just go to https://www.globalteer.org/donations/mega-raffle/ and follow the instructions – make sure you indicate in the message section that you would like your donations to go to the Sports Project! Be sure to send us a list of names, e-mails, and donation amounts of your donors to ensure that they will receive their entry tickets for the raffle. Or You can simply ask your donors to donate directly using the Mega Raffle Donation Page. From this donation page, just ask them to leave a note in the comments section of their donation, stating your name and your fundraising activity so that we know to associate their donation with your personal efforts.
Quick Links to Cambodia Sports Project Resources
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalteerSportsProject/
Mega Raffle Page:
https://www.globalteer.org/donations/mega-raffle/ (Be sure to leave a message indicating you wish to support the Sports Project.)
Global Giving for US Donors:
www.globalgiving.org/34187
The Cambodia Sports Project Overview
About and Location: Globalteer’s Cambodia Sports Project is a unique programme operating in the
rural village of Prasat Char, 25km from Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The Challenge:
In the developed world the value of sport and play as educational and developmental tools is universally recognized, and by most they are
considered as fundamental human rights. But in Cambodia, especially rurally, the rights and voices of children are often ignored and extreme poverty forces
them to take on adult responsibilities at an early age. Access to sport and sporting equipment is very limited and basic knowledge of health issues,
gender equality and many other social issues are lacking.
Objectives: Helping children without access to sports learn new skills, grow in confidence,
find ways to face challenges, assert their rights and voice their opinions.
Core Activities: The Globalteer Sports Project is unique in Siem Reap. We use sport as a way of
engaging more than 300 children a week in lessons about leadership, teamwork, fair play and social issues that affect boys and girls throughout
Cambodia, especially in rural areas. The sports project lets kids play in a safe space, but more importantly provides education and empowerment through
lessons taught on the sports field during weekly sports classes, football leagues, and special training.
Funding needs:
The Sports Project relies on funding from donations and grants to meet all our running costs. This includes sporting equipment, pitch rentals, and of course
the salaries of our local Khmer coaches and staff.
We are holding a fundraiser in aid of
Globalteer’s Cambodia Sports Project
Bringing sports education and social impact to over 300 disadvantaged children in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Event: Date: Time: Location: Details:
Contact:
INVITATION
You are cordially invited to:
in aid of
Globalteer’s Cambodia Sports Project
Bringing sports education and social impact to over 300 disadvantaged children in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Date: Time: Location: Details:
Please RSVP to:
Email Subject: Sponsor my [event] in aid of Globalteer’s Cambodia Sports Project and you could win the trip of a lifetime! Dear ,
On [insert date] I will be [insert event] in aid of Globalteer’s Cambodia Sports Project, bringing sports education and social impact to over 300 disadvantaged children in Siem Reap, Cambodia. By sponsoring me you will not only be helping this amazing project but you will also be giving yourself the chance of winning the trip of a lifetime! Every donation of £15/$20 (or equivalent) will be rewarded with a free entry into our grand prize draw to win a trip to Cambodia or a trip to Peru, location of the Sports Project’s sister project Picaflor House. Previous mega raffles have sold under 1,000 entry tickets to the draw, so you have rather better odds of winning than the 1 in 45,000,000 chance of winning the UK National Lottery! Donate £30 and you will receive two entries. Make it £45 and you will receive three entries and so on! Donors who sign up to become recurring monthly donors of at least GBP£15 / US$20 per month - or equivalent (see table on Terms and Conditions page) - will receive 3 entries for every month their recurring donation is active! The amazing grand prize includes:
• Return economy flights from any major international airport for TWO people to either Cusco or Siem
Reap (up to a cost of £1200 per person)
• Accommodation for up to 7 nights in a twin or double ensuite room at one of the community
projects’ standard volunteer hotels
• Transfers on arrival from airport to hotel
• Town tour and cultural induction
• Alternative prize available if you are an expat living in Cusco or Siem Reap! (See Terms and
Conditions)
How to donate Please make your donation by supporting me here: [insert link to your event page] If you live elsewhere, need to support me in a different currency, or want to become a monthly recurring donor, please sponsor me here – Just leave a message giving my name and event for the Cambodia Sports Project! More about the Cambodia Sports Project [optional] Globalteer’s Cambodia Sports Project is unique in Siem Reap. They use sport as a way of engaging more than 300 children a week in lessons about leadership, teamwork, fair play and social issues that affect boys and girls throughout Cambodia, especially in rural areas. The sports project lets kids play in a safe space, but more importantly provides education and empowerment through lessons taught on the sports field during weekly sports classes, football leagues, and special training. Sports Project Facebook Page Mega Raffle direct donation page Read full terms and conditions
*This template is to be used as an example. If you would
like an editable copy, please reach out to us directly.
[Your address 1]
[Your address 2]
[Your address 3]
[Your address 4]
[date]
Dear ,
My name is [insert name] and [insert how you know the addressee or what it is that made you
contact them].
I have just returned from an inspirational volunteering trip to Cambodia where I volunteered as a
coaching assistant and general helper at Globalteer’s Sports Project, a community project bringing
sports education and social impact to over 300 disadvantaged children in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The Cambodia Sports Project is unique in Siem Reap. They use sport as a way of engaging more
than 300 children a week in lessons about leadership, teamwork, fair play and social issues that
affect boys and girls throughout Cambodia, especially in rural areas. The sports project lets kids play
in a safe space, but more importantly provides education and empowerment through lessons taught
on the sports field during weekly sports classes, football leagues, and special training.
I would love to come and give a talk, short slideshow and video about the Sports Project and my
time volunteering there to you [and your club, your school, class, etc]. I can also answer questions
anyone may have about volunteering at the project and about how people can help my fund raising
efforts for the children.
You can find more information about Globalteer’s Cambodia Sports Project at www.globalteer.org
or at https://www.facebook.com/GlobalteerSportsProject/.
If you have any questions for me or would like to arrange a date and time for us to discuss the
amazing work of the Cambodia Sports Project, please contact me on [mobile telephone] or [email
address]
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards,
[Name]
*This template is to be used as an example. If you would
like an editable copy, please reach out to us directly.
[Your address 1]
[Your address 2]
[Your address 3]
[Your address 4]
[date]
Dear [usually features editor or editor],
My name is [insert name], I am [xx] years old, live in [XXXXXX] and [please mention any
connection you have with the chosen newspaper or magazine, such as being a reader/subscriber,
being from the distribution area of the newspaper etc]
In normal life I [insert something about your job, your situation or how you normally spend your
time] but I recently decided to do something completely different and took a volunteering trip
organised by the charity Globalteer to Cambodia. I volunteered as a coaching assistant and general
helper at Globalteer’s Sports Project, a community project bringing sports education and social
impact to over 300 disadvantaged children in Siem Reap, Cambodia
[Add a short paragraph about the effect the trip had on you and the impact you think you had on the
children and/or staff at the school]
You can find more information about the Cambodia Sports Project at www.globalteer.org or at
https://www.facebook.com/GlobalteerSportsProject/.
I would thoroughly recommend volunteering with Globalteer at this project and think it could be a
subject that your readers would find interesting and inspiring. I’d love to tell you more about my
experience and I have lots of fantastic photographs to share too.
If you have any questions for me or would like to arrange a date and time for us to discuss the
amazing work of Globalteer’s Cambodia Sports Project, please contact me on [mobile telephone] or
[email address]
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards,
[Name]
