HOW TO: Host a Successful Alternative Fundraiser For

BEFORE YOU START PLANNING: Read the 2012 Rulebook –This is your complete guide to successful and safe fundraising for THON 2012 Read the Alternative Fundraiser Guidelines under Important Documents on THON.org Speak with your friendly liaisons for creative ideas and tips for success! Submit your fundraiser request about a month before the date of your fundraiser –All AltFunds submitted less than two weeks before the potential start of the fundraiser will AUTOMATICALLY be denied Submit any advertisement to Contact with any questions! Enjoy your Alternative Fundraiser For The Kids! 2

STEP ONE: Visit THINK.psu.edu 3

STEP TWO: Log in 4

STEP THREE: Click “Request Fundraiser” Under User 5

STEP FOUR: Fill out Fundraiser Request Form 6

Please note: if you select “Yes” you would like THON to advertise, an advertisement for your fundraiser will appear on THON.org! 7

Please note: if you select “YES” under “Will any time, space or items be donated from a company to help run the fundraiser?” you MUST fill out a New Company Contact Request. This may be found under “Request Donor” 8

STEP FIVE: Submit Fundraiser Request 9

STEP SIX: Fill Out New Company Contact Form 10

Be sure to indicate that donations are intended for an Alternative Fundraiser. 11

STEP SEVEN: Submit Donor Request 12

STEP EIGHT: Wait for Approval! 13

STEP NINE: After receiving approval from host your event! 14

STEP TEN: Fill out a Post- Fundraiser Report 15

This can be found under “Organization Info” 16

Then click “Add Fundraiser Report” under Fundraisers 17

STEP ELEVEN: Print out your Post- Fundraising Report and turn it in WITH funds to 210 HUB! 18

STEP TWELVE: Thank Your Donors! A thanked donor is a lifelong donor! 19

STEP THIRTEEN: Enjoy Your Hard Work and Success For The Kids! 20