Looking for Ways to Fundraise over Winter Break and in the Spring? Here's How.

Sydney Mason is a committee member on the 2019 Public Relations Committee.

Finals week is over, you made it through the surprise snow days, and you’re finally on your way home. Winter break is a great time to relax, get caught up on some sleep, catch up with friends and family, and tell them all about Carolina For The Kids!

In the spirit of the holiday season, take advantage of your time at home and try to spread the word about your fundraising efforts for CFTK. Family, friends, and neighbors will all be excited to hear about how they can get involved during the giving season. Here are a few easy ways to start, (or finish!) working towards your dancer total.

1. Make a script and practice it for when you ask family and friends for donations. Being prepared and knowing what you’re going to say will help you be more confident in your fundraising advocacy.
   
   
2. Remember CFTK’s mission statement and focus on what it means for you to stand for twenty-four (or twelve) hours. Having a personal connection and sharing what we’re all about will make people all the more willing to donate!
3. Use social media. It’s a great way to connect with friends and family who you may not be able to see over break, and it will spread awareness about the Dance Marathon and CFTK!
   
   

Raising the dancer total can seem daunting, but winter break is a great time to fundraise. If you don’t get it all over break, don’t worry. Come spring semester, there will be a ton of new opportunities! Here are just a few of the things you can expect in the spring:

1. Canning is a great way to spend just a few hours raising money. CFTK organizes days to head out to basketball games, neighborhoods, and more and go door-to-door spreading awareness. It’s a super fun and easy way to work towards your totals! Be on the lookout for our spring dancer canning date come January.
2. Ticket taking and cleaning up at basketball games will not only help you earn some fundraising money, but you get to enjoy some UNC basketball while you’re doing it!  
3. Continue to use social media in your best interest– remind your friends that the UNC Dance Marathon is coming up, and keep them updated on how close you are to meeting or even exceeding your goal!
   
   

Fundraising is super important to CFTK, but it doesn’t need to be stressful. Remember to enjoy your family, friends, and time off, you’ve all earned it! We hope you all have a happy happy winter break and a happy holiday season! We can’t wait to see you all again in January.