Walk Fundraising Tips

Web Site Features

When you register at walk.jdrf.org, a web page is already set up for you! All you have to do is put in the e-mail addresses of the people you want to invite to join your team or make a donation. If you’ve misplaced your username or password, contact the JDRF office.

Letter Writing Campaigns

Write letters to friends, family, clients, venders, etc. Explain your desire to collect as much money as possible. Include your personal goal ($$$), why you’re walking, the benefits of donating, why you believe in JDRF, and where to send their contribution.

JDRF Casual Days

Sell Walk buttons for $5 in exchange for employee participation in a Friday JDRF Casual Day, Favorite Sports Team Day, Jeans Day or Shorts Days.

JDRF Wall of Fame or Intranet Page

Put up large, colorful “Look Who’s Walking On Our Team” posters with Polaroid photos recognizing those employees and members who have signed up to walk. If your company or group has an intranet, post updates about the team on it! This will get the attention of those who haven’t signed up!

Wall of Sneakers

Measure each walker’s progress by posting their name on a colored sneaker according to the dollar amount reached (i.e., yellow-$25, green-$50, red-$75, blue-$100). When all walkers have a blue sneaker with their name on the wall–you’ve reached goal!

“Face of Diabetes” Wall

People participate in the Walk to Cure Diabetes for many different reasons. Being able to show the stories of those individuals who are willing to be recognized in your organization or company that Diabetes affects is both an educational tool as well as a fundraising tool. If appropriate, place a picture of the individual or family and a “story” of how diabetes has affected them.

JDRF Captain Competitions

Announce a new competition each Friday at your regular Team Captain’s meetings between your departmental/floor captains. For example, the Captain who recruits the most walkers each will receive:

- Blue “Number One” Ribbon to wear for the week
- A gift certificate to their favorite restaurant
- Their photo on a special recognition wall
- A gift certificate for a new pair of sneakers, etc.

Additional Resources

Fundraising Tips For Walk Teams: Learn about letter writing campaigns and resources for funding in this helpful tip sheet.