2015 GLOBAL KIDS5K RUN/WALK

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015FLUSHING MEADOWS PARK, QUEENS

REGISTRATION 9:30 AM | RUN/WALK 10:30 AM

CORPORATE TEAM GUIDE

Global Kids 5K Run/Walk

Thank you for supporting the Global Kids 5K Run/Walk!

Global Kids — the premier nonprofit organization for global learning and youth development — works to ensure that youth from underserved areas have the knowledge, skills, experiences and values they need to succeed in school, participate effectively in the democractic process, and achieve leadership in their communities and on the global stage.

Global Kids is proud to host our 5K Run/Walk at Flushing Meadows Park on October 17, 2015. We expect more than 400 alumni, students, staff members, donors and corporate team participants to join us.

Proceeds from the 5K Run/Walk will support the Global Kids College and Career Readiness Program, which provides one on one support to students as they prepare for life after high school. Through this program students can explore their options, go on college tours that include overnight trips, get help with their college, scholarship and financial aid applications, attend career days, participate in internships and receive job readiness training.

Global Kids Staff Contact

For questions regarding the Global Kids 5K Run/Walk, please contact Grace Kim, Development Associate at grace@globalkids.org or 212-226-0130 ext. 107.

Table of Contents

Step by Step Guide 3Campaign Timeline 4-5Setting Up Your Team Fundraising Page 6Setting Up Your Individual Fundraising Page 7

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Global Kids 5K Run/Walk Step-by-Step Guide

Set up a team page at http://fundraise.globalkids.org

Assemble your core team

Spread the word about Global Kids 5K Run/Walk

Grow the team, ask runners/walkers to sign up

Encourage online fundraising

Share the goal and give updates on progress

Run/Walk for Global Kids!

Thank donors, supporters and team members.

1ORGANIZE

2RECRUIT

3FUNDRAISE

4RUN/WALK!

Your Global Kids 5K Run/Walk campaign follows these four stages:

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Work with the Global Kids development team to help you at each stage of Global Kids 5K Run/Walk campaign.

2 Months to Global Kids 5K Run/Walk

>> Connect with a member of the Global Kids development team and go over the campaign plan. Reach out to Grace at grace@globalkids.org or 212-226-0130 ext. 107.

>> Have a meeting with company leadership and establish their support.

>> Set up your corporate team fundraising page on http://fundraise.globalkids.org.

>> Appoint a co-captain for every five to 10 employees. Past runners/walkers and strong networkers are ideal.

>> Set a team and individual goal.

>> Spread the word! Ask company vendors and local businesses to support the team or run/walk for Global Kids.

>> Hold a Global Kids 5K Run/Walk informational meeting — invite a Global Kids staff member or student to talk about why Global Kids is important.

>> Follow up with a company-wide email from leadership encouraging employees to sign up online and start fundraising.

>> Contact your public relations or corporate social responsibility team to help promote the event.

>> Send updates every few weeks to celebrate the team’s progress and encourage team members to do even more.

Campaign Timeline

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One Month to Global Kids 5K Run/Walk

>> Meet with your team members to help them fundraise. Have them list friends, neighbors and local organizations that they can reach out to.

>> Check in with co-captains and team members twice a month. Encourage fundraising and celebrate mini-milestones with company-wide emails.

>> Talk with leadership about incentives to motivate the team, like a free lunch or an extra vacation day for top fundraisers.

>> Arrange for company signs and banners to promote your team at the event.

>> Forward the event poster to everyone in the company.

>> Send out a tweet and/or Facebook post promoting the event. Global Kids will provide sample tweets and posts. Please use #RUN4GK on all social media posts.

One Week to Global Kids 5K Run/Walk

>> Rally fundraisers to meet their goals.

>> Collect race materials between 6:00-6:30PM at Global Kids HQ (137 East 25th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10010) on October 15, 2015.

>> Confirm meeting point for your team at the park.

>> Send out a tweet and/or Facebook post promoting the event. Global Kids will provide sample tweets and posts. Please use #RUN4GK on all social media posts.

Important Dates

September 17, 2015 Early bird registration ends. Register early to save $10 on your registration!

October 14, 2015 Registration deadline for corporate teams

October 17, 2015 Global Kids 5K Run/Walk

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How To Set Up a Team Page

Go to fundraise.globalkids.org click on "Create a Fundraising Page" to create a fundraiser account and log in to your personal dashboard.

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Click on “Teams” to the left of your dashboard.

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Click on “Create a New Team” to the right of your dashboard.

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How To Set Up a Team Page How To Set Up a Personal Fundraising Page

Go to fundraise.globalkids.org Click on "Create a Fundraising Page" to create a fundraiser account and log in to your personal dashboard.

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Click on “Teams” to the left of your dashboard.

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Click on “Join Team” to the right of your dashboard.

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