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How to Host a Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser

from start to finish!

Walk-a-thons & Jog-a-thons are an amazing way to raise money for your school. If you’re feeling a little lost, or this is your school’s first time hosting one, we’re here to help! Below is a step-by-step guide to planning, preparing, promoting and hosting a walk- or jog-a-thon!

Why host a walk-a-thon fundraiser?

Walk-a-thons get students active and working together
They create a way for parents to get involved
They’re budget-friendly! All you need are sign up materials, small incentives like t-shirts and pizza parties and day-of participant supplies.
Walk-a-thons are downright fun! The school raises funds, the students have a good time and win prizes, and the parents get to watch their kids!

10 Steps to Host a Walk-a-Thon!

1. Elect a planning staff

2. Figure out what you’re raising money for, and pick a goal.

Is it to hire new teachers? Repairing, or remodeling? Pick a goal and the amount you need to achieve it. make sure the amount is reasonable to what each student can raise.

3. Choose a date

Make sure it’s a day that won’t be too hot or too cold, and you’ll have access to your walking location!

4. Make an incentivizing plan

What prizes/benefits will you offer to students to inspire them to get sponsors? some ideas include: pizza parties, movie day in class, t-shirts, toys and gift cards.
Determine how you’ll collect funds and when.

5. Get all your paper materials ready

Everyone loves paperwork! Look down below at the planning materials for all the things you’ll need.
Determine when you’ll collect the sponsor pledge forms

6. Promote your event!

Do this with regular announcements, banners, take home flyers

7. Rent/Acquire everything you need for the day of.

Make sure you have First Aid kids, water, snacks, and a method to keep track of students’ laps. See the full list down below.

8. Host the walk-a-thon!

Arrive early and ensure your teachers and/or volunteers are ready to track laps and make sure kids are all taken care of. Stick to your start and end times
Have fun!

9. Collect money and distribute gifts

10. Commit the money to your project and and hold on to tax documents! You’re done!

Materials You’ll Need:

Here are the materials you’ll need.

Planning:

, Sign-Up Sheets

, Waivers

, Sponsor Sign-Up forms

, Incentives (see the bottom of the page for ideas)

Day Of:

, Water Bottles & Snacks (lots!)

, Punch cards for kids to track their laps

, Hole punches for volunteers

, First aid Tent & Signage

, Prizes

, Chairs for parents and volunteers

Walk-A-Thon Prize Ideas

Pizza parties for the class
Custom winners t-shirts
Ditch Day from school
Movie in class
Gift cards to restaurants
Video game gift cards (GameStop, Nintendo store)

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