Form a Team

Step 1 – Sign Up

• Get a FREE TEAM Webpage - It's Easy
  Go to the main page to register

    

  Click the “Get Started” button

  The next screen is 

  Select your event

  Choose         Celebrate Animals!

  The next screen is 

  Have you already registered for this event?

  Choose

  I would like to register now

  The next screen is 

  Registering online

  You can register and pay a fee now to participate in the Walk or you can choose to just fundraise by placing a 1 in the Virtual Walker box

  Choose Virtual Walker (If you just want to just fundraise now)
  Cannot commit to walking just yet, however but you can still fundraise in the meanwhile. If you do decide to walk, you can register at the event.

  And click the I have read and agree to the waiver.

  You will then be directed to start a webpage and associate the webpage with a team  
  (either create a team or join one)

  Participants can then design their own webpage and then email a link to friends, family and coworkers to ask for support. A nice feature is the ability to put a picture of a dog or cat that is yours or one that you would like to help with medical care. (If you raise over $1,000 you have special rewards as part of the LifeSaver Club).
  or

• Raise Funds in-person Offline 
  Use the Registration form and mail your donations to walk headquarters
  3990 Flowers Rd #520
  Atlanta, GA 30360

Step 2 – Recruit, Recruit, Recruit!

• Set a goal. The more the merrier.

•  Make a list of possible team members (ask animal people!).

• Secure support from top executives. Recruit department supervisors to create friendly competition.

• Use company newsletters, e-mail, bulletin boards, intranet, paycheck stuffers, etc. to advertise your recruitment efforts. Remember to invite board members, vendors, customers, friends and family members to join the team!

• Team members must include your team name and number on all forms.

Step 3-Register Team Members

• Send out emails from your team web page directing recipients to join the team. Have team members do it also.

• Use the Team Fax Registration Form (see appendix) to sign up walkers in person and then fax the form to Walk HQ at (770) 455-7522.

Step 4 – Raise Funds!

• Ask everyone you can think of to make a pledge. 

• Have sponsors donate online using credit card to an individual or team.

•  Set a team and individual fund raising goal. Last year our individual pledge average was $216!

• Personalize the cause. Do you have pets that have added great joy to your life? Is your team walking on behalf of saving a pets life or the memory of a beloved pet that died?

• Team members are eligible for individual awards as well as team award

• Organize fund-raisers like bake sales, raffles, pay for dress-down days, and barbecues to supplement individual fund-raising efforts.

• Provide team members with sample fund-raising letters and email scripts.

• Ask your human resource manager if your company matches donations.

• Please collect all pledges before the day of the Walk and, if possible, convert any cash donations into a check or money order. Team leaders can turn in all funds collected to date on September 19, 20 and 21 at Walk HQ at 3990 Flowers Rd # 520 Atlanta, GA 30360 or Park Tavern from 5 to 8 on September 28.  Make checks payable to: Atlanta Animal Alliance

Step 5 – Make it Fun!

• Organize a contest to design the best team T-shirt. Enter the Halloween costume contest as a team. Be sure to prominently display your company logo for maximum exposure on event day! Be creative

 Step 6 – Lace Up Your Sneakers

• On Saturday September 27, 2008, join over 2,000 other caring and compassionate animal lovers for the festivities. There will be fun, celebrities, food, music and, most important, YOU AND YOUR TEAM!

• TEAM Handbook click here

• Fundraising Tips