TEAM RESOURCES

Thank you for your interest in being on a team for our event. Leading and participating as a team is a great way to connect to our cause and our community while have fun and getting closer to your teammates! All it takes is a commitment and some passion for saving lives.

What does it take to lead a team?

• Recruiting other champions, like co-captains, senior leaders at your company, family and friends. The Komen team can show you how!
• Setting a fundraising goal. Just registering is a good first step, but this Ride doesn't end there! We will provide you with tools and resources to help you meet those fundraising goals.
• Be your team's biggest cheerleader!
• Celebrate your team's success at the event.

Start a Team

To get started, follow these simple steps:

• Step 1 Select the team captain. The team captain must register first and create the team before members can join
• Step 2 Choose a team name and team division that best describes your team. During registration, designate whether you are a friends and family, corporate or school team.
• Step 3 Invite friends, coworkers and family to join you! Email, Facebook or tweet everyone you know and invite them to ride and fundraise with you
• Step 4 Set up your team web page. After you register, log in to your Fundraising Center to add a photo of your team, set a fundraising goal and tell everyone why you are More Than Pink.

Team Captain Checklist

After you register, it’s time to recruit your team and start fundraising. Here are some tips to get started:

• Make a donation of any size to show your commitment and kick off your fundraising efforts.
• Set a goal for the number of people you will recruit for your team.
• Display event materials, such as brochures and posters, around your office, campus, cafeterias, break rooms, gyms, and other high-traffic areas. Include your name and contact information so people can easily get involved.
• Host a kickoff meeting or event, and invite the Susan G. Komen® staff to make a presentation.
• Send fundraising tips out to all your team members and highlight the team’s top fundraising member.
• Create fundraising incentives for your team members to encourage them to meet or exceed their fundraising goals.
• Remind team members to log on to their fundraising pages to record all offline donations and send thank-you notes.
• Post a progress chart with your fundraising and recruitment goals in a visible area and update totals regularly.

Team Fundraising

Every dollar you raise brings us closer to a future without breast cancer. And when you walk with a team, you amplify your impact. How much will your team add to the movement?

Once you have your team in place, there are two ways to raise funds:

• Each team member asks their friends, family and coworkers to make a donation. Visit our Fundraising Resources page for tips on personal fundraising.
• Your team works together to host a fundraising event.
• Each team member can fundraise on their personal Facebook page! Friends will be able to read your story, watch your progress and donate – all without ever leaving Facebook, helping the team to build momentum and reach their goals faster.

The ultimate reward for your fundraising work is knowing that you and your team made your mark in the breast cancer fight. Set your goals high, and be sure to visit our Recognition page to see how we celebrate our top-performing participants.

For more information about teams, contact Catie Fauvelle at CFauvelle@komen.org