Recruit Your Team Members!
- Set a goal. Teams must be comprised of four or more people, although many of our teams have more than 10 members and some more than 100 members!
- Make a list of possible team members. Think about coworkers, family, friends, church members, etc.
- If your team is a corporate team, secure support from top executives. Recruit department supervisors to create friendly challenges and competition.
- Use company newsletters, e-mail, bulletin boards, paycheck stuffers, etc., to advertise your recruitment efforts. Contact the MS Bike Ride Team at ms150bike@fls.nmss.org or 954-731-4224 to schedule a presentation to your company or organization about the importance of participating in the Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by Mack Cycle and Fitness.
- Each team member must register themselves at www.msbikeflorida.org and register as “Join A Team.”
- Watch your team rosters regularly to track your recruitment efforts. Notify our office about any discrepancies.
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Motivational Team Letter by a Team Captain
Raising Money
- Each team member must raise at least the fundraising minimum of $300.00
- Set a team fundraising goal that translates into individual goals. Our pledge average is over $805.
- Be sure each team member collects individual contributions. Recommend to your teammates that contributions be collected up front to save time and effort.
- Remind team members that they are eligible for individual awards as well as team awards.
- Organize fundraisers like bake sales, raffles, pay for dress-down days, and barbecues to supplement individual fundraising efforts. For more fundraising ideas: 101 Fundraising Ideas
- Provide team members with Sample Fundraising Letters.
- Ask your human resources manager if your company has a Matching Gifts program. Many companies match their employee's donations dollar for dollar.
Communication and Goal Setting
- Host a Team kick off party and/or ride.
- If possible, set recruitment and fundraising goals together.
- Encourage team members to use their online fundraising tool.
- Share information with your team members on a regular basis, including updates on registered team members and fundraising efforts.
- Have a Team Rally to share fundraising tips! Invite someone from the National MS Society and/or a corporate executive from your company to come and speak.
Make it a Fun Experience!
- Organize a contest to design the best team Jersey or T-shirt to prominently display your company logo for maximum exposure on event day!
- Items like special hats, jerseys, balloons and banners are encouraged and welcome provided they don't affect the safety of participants, volunteers or spectators.
