 What is a virtual event, you ask? Well, we’ll tell you. A virtual event is one that doesn’t require its participants to be in the same place at the same time in order to participate. It can take place anywhere in the country (or the world), in any time zone. It [...]  Part three in a mini-series on nuggets gleaned from our marathon fundraising panel experts. Very few people will sign up to run a marathon, let [...]  Part two in a mini-series on nuggets gleaned from our marathon fundraising panel experts. Training begins [...] Did you know that the average charity runner raises more than double what a walker does, and that a marathoner raises 50% more than that? Do you want to put that kind of dedication to work for your organization?  Part one in a mini-series on nuggets gleaned from our marathon fundraising panel experts.  This morning’s Marathon Fundraising Panel in Boston was a great success! Over 30 attendees representing 27 Boston charity organizations gathered to exchange ideas about how to make the most of their fundraising efforts through endurance events. Panelists Kristina, Beth, and Ashley from Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, Samaritans, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, respectively, shared their experiences [...] Learn how to help your supporters raise money online for your nonprofit.  One of the most exciting things Team Firstgiving gets to do is connect athlete-fundraisers with charities who use endurance events to raise money online. As marathoners and triathletes who fundraise ourselves, we know a lot about training and fundraising, and we love to help athlete-fundraisers achieve their goals. Check out the fundraiser spotlight section on [...]  From the official Santa Speedo Run site:  Reminder–World Run Day is this Sunday, November 9th. It’s an international day of running and charitable giving (and fundraising!). Where are you running? Here’s Team Firstgiving’s 3.8 mile route through Boston: |
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