OAKTON CREW FUNDRAISING
Why DO we DO FundraisING ?
Oakton Crew membership dues cover annual operating and some larger acquisition costs. It is important that we raise money in other ways to purchase our special needs for that year such as oars, shoes attached to the boats, the launch boats and motors and repainting the equipment. Fundraising is critical to our team and allows us to replace our equipment as needed.
Fundraising Requirements for ROWERS
Each rower is expected to help with Fundraising to assist with operational costs and equipment repairs/purchases.
Beginning 2022 there is no longer a minimum fundraising amount for individual team members.
Ways rowers raise funds
January Oakton vs. Madison Ergathon participation (rowers seek donations/sponsors for their rowing).
Corporate Campaign
Rowers are expected to row in Ergathon (in January) as it’s a competition as well as a fundraiser.
How else can rowers and their families help raise money for the team?
Online Fundraising. Please share our donor page with friends and family, encouraging them to support Oakton Rowing.
Email Campaign. There is a letter prepared for you. Just download it from the website (not mandatory-just a way to help the team out any time of the year). Send/Email this letter to friends and family. And here is a letter to thank your donors. And finally, here is a letter to send out to companies asking for support.
Talk to businesses you or your family have a relationship with to donate. If they are interested in supporting the team please have them email fundraising@oaktoncrew.com
Dining for Dollars and local businesses sponsoring events, a percentage goes to the team (I.E. Chipotle/Foster’s Grille/Panda Express, Weber’s Pet Wash).
Corporate Sponsorships:
Crew is a sport that requires amazing physical fitness and endurance, mental toughness, and synergy between team members. We know that kids who participate in crew have a different level of understanding of what it means to be “in sync” with your team and to put individual egos aside to work for a stronger whole. As a result, rowers develop life skills that translate into success in college and work internships, and ultimately into successful careers.
Companies are invited to partner with Oakton Crew to showcase your support of high school rowing and to promote your business to our extended network of Crew families, alumni, and friends. Click the above link for a full description of how you can promote your business while providing necessary support to our team, and then reach out to our Fundraising team at fundraising@oaktoncrew.com to discuss options!
I have a great idea for a fundraiser. What can I do?
Wonderful! The first step is to contact our Fundraising VP: fundraising@oaktoncrew.com to discuss options for putting your plan in motion.