2015 GLOBAL KIDS 5K RUN/WALK CORPORATE TEAM GUIDE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015 FLUSHING MEADOWS PARK, QUEENS REGISTRATION 9:30 AM RUN/WALK 10:30 AM

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1 015 GLOBAL KIDS 5K RUN/WALK CORPORATE TEAM GUIDE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 015 FLUSHING MEADOWS PARK, QUEENS REGISTRATION 9:0 AM RUN/WALK 10:0 AM

2 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, 015. 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 or ext Table of Contents Step by Step Guide Campaign Timeline 4-5 Setting Up Your Team Fundraising Page 6 Setting Up Your Individual Fundraising Page 7

3 Step-by-Step Guide Your Global Kids 5K Run/Walk campaign follows these four stages: Set up a team page at Assemble your core team 1 ORGANIZE Spread the word about Global Kids 5K Run/Walk Grow the team, ask runners/walkers to sign up RECRUIT Encourage online fundraising Share the goal and give updates on progress FUNDRAISE Run/Walk for Global Kids! Thank donors, supporters and team members. 4 RUN/WALK!

4 Campaign Timeline Work with the Global Kids development team to help you at each stage of Global Kids 5K Run/Walk campaign. 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 ext >> Have a meeting with company leadership and establish their support. >> Set up your corporate team fundraising page on >> 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 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. 4

5 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 s. >> 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 6:00-6:0PM at Global Kids HQ (17 East 5th Street, nd Floor, New York, NY 10010) on October 15, 015. >> 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, 015 October 14, 015 October 17, 015 Early bird registration ends. Register early to save $10 on your registration! Registration deadline for corporate teams Global Kids 5K Run/Walk 5

6 How To Set Up a Team Page 1 Go to fundraise.globalkids.org click on "Create a Fundraising Page" to create a fundraiser account and log in to your personal dashboard. Click on Teams to the left of your dashboard. Click on Create a New Team to the right of your dashboard. 6

7 How To Set Up a Personal Fundraising Page 1 Go to fundraise.globalkids.org Click on "Create a Fundraising Page" to create a fundraiser account and log in to your personal dashboard. Click on Teams to the left of your dashboard. Click on Join Team to the right of your dashboard. 7