Team Leader Responsibilities

• Formation of the team.
  Your team may consist of as many or as few team members as you desire. Not all team members need to participate in the actual climb but may be essential for support of the climb or for the fundraising. You will be responsible for ensuring that all team members register online at [new URL].

• Arranging the Logistics.
  You will be responsible for getting team members to the climbing site in preparation for the climb and having on hand any equipment or supplies necessary to be successful. You are also responsible for any necessary arrangements with state or local authorities, including any access fees. Finally, you are responsible for being informed about the challenge presented by your state’s highpoint and informing your team members of these challenges. You are not responsible for acting as a guide on the climb.

• Communication.
  You are responsible for all communication with the Climb for Cancer Foundation representative, and with each team member.

• T-shirts and banner.
  You will be responsible for distributing team T-shirts and ensuring the team has the 50-50-1 banner for the photo op.

• Fundraising.
  Each team’s goal is to raise a minimum of $2000. You will be responsible for collecting and sending any donations in the form of cash or checks to the Climb for Cancer Foundation.

• Public Relations.
  If you choose to involve the state and local media, you will be responsible for supplying them with the press release [insert hyperlink to press release] and information about the Climb for Cancer Foundation. You will also be responsible for having a photo taken when you reach the highpoint and emailing the photo to the Climb for Cancer Foundation.

Fundraising Tips and Ideas

1. Set fundraising goals. Set smaller manageable goals for yourself, so that you are not overwhelmed by the fundraising minimum.

2. Start early. The sooner you start fundraising, the sooner you start meeting your fundraising goals, and the sooner you can focus on your training as the climb draws near.

3. Create a plan and a back up plan. Strategize; be inventive.

4. Use a combination of techniques, including fundraising letters, e-mail, parties, and your personal page. And don’t forget the power of social media. Post often about your fundraising goals, what you’re doing to meet those goals, and how people can help. Include photos of you and your team training for the big day. Make it fun!

5. Involve everyone you know using viral marketing. Get your friends, family, and co-workers involved. They can be a valuable means of spreading the word and soliciting donations.

6. Remember, not every member of your team has to climb; some can do the hard part – fundraise!

7. Use the press release [hyperlink to press release] to involve local TV, radio and print media.

8. Ask your local radio or television stations to run public service announcements.

9. Educate yourself about cancer, the Climb for Cancer Foundation, and the 50-50-1 event so you can provide accurate information to potential donors.

10. Educate potential donors about cancer, the Climb for Cancer Foundation, and the climb. Tell them why you are doing this and why they should help. Remember to tell them their donations are tax-deductible.

11. Stay positive and maintain a good attitude.

12. Follow through. Send reminders to potential donors.

13. Thank your donors. Send them personalized thank you notes with a picture of you on the summit of your state’s highest peak!