2021 VARIETY BASH WELCOME GUIDE - Winton - Yeppoon via Birdsville Races
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
2021 VARIETY BASH
WELCOME GUIDE
Winton - Yeppoon
via Birdsville Races
30th August -
8th September
2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK 1
Thank you! Hi! Hello and welcome to the Variety family! I just wanted to say thank you for joining us for the 2021 Your support will help kids like me become Paralympians Variety Bash! or YouTubers or whatever we want to be when I am fortunate to have worked at Variety – the Children’s we grow up. Charity for 4 years and have been an event participant I love being part of the since 2001. During this time, I’ve seen the massive Variety family. I hope you impact of the things we do to help kids who are sick, do too! disadvantaged or who have a disability and their Josh Brass families. By joining us, you are ensuring we can give ALL kids a fair go. Thank you for your commitment and generosity of spirit. We really couldn’t do it without you! Steve Wakerley CEO, Variety – the Children’s Charity 2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK 1
Welcome
Together in 2021, we’re going to make the Variety Bash a huge success as we explore outback and coastline
roads from Winton to Yeppoon while raising money to give all kids a fair go.
Page 1 Let’s Get Started
Page 2 Resources to Download and Print
Page 3 Top Fundraising Tips If we’re missing
anything, you can always
Page 4 The Difference We Make Together
call us on
Page 5 More Fundraising Tools 07 3907 9300
or pop us an email at
Page 9 High Flyers
info@varietyqld.org.au. You can
Page 10 See You Soon also follow us on Facebook at
@varietybashqld and
@varietyqld.
2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK
1
Let’s Get Started
Hello! We’re your Variety Bash team.
We’re here to help you get ready for the Variety Bash and
smash your fundraising target. That money is crucial to
helping Aussie kids who are sick, disadvantaged or who
have a disability. We know raising money takes time - so
let’s get started straight away with 3 instant wins:
Courtney Hamilton Melissa McMahon
Event Coordinator Community Fundraising
Sponsor yourself to encourage Coordinator
1 Contact me for any questions
your friends to match your about your car and event logistics Contact me for fundraising advice
Set the bar amount (we recommend $100). and resources
We’ll share more advice and tips in our Facebook posts and our
Post a message to social or send an
2 monthly event newsletters and fundraising statements. We’ll give
email to everyone you know with
Share the news you everything you need to reach out to your friends, work mates
your team fundraising page.
and family, plus tips for using your online fundraising page.
Read stories and tips direct from We’re only an email or call away if you need us, so shout if you do!
3
the Variety Bash community.
info@varietyqld.org.au
Join our Facebook You can join our facebook group
group here. Phone: 07 3907 9300
2020 VARIETY BASH ADVENTURE HANDBOOK 3
2
Resources to Download and Print
You’ll find loads of downloadable resources to get Bash-ready at varietybashqld.com.au.
Feel free to get in touch if you need anything else!
Fundraising Tools How-to Guides Templates
Social Media Images Event Newsletters Sponsor Certificate
of Appreciation
Be sure to also check out our Variety Queensland Code of Conduct and Event Rules and Regulations so
you’re familiar with these essentials. You can find them here.
2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK
3
Top Fundraising Tips
The easiest way to hit your fundraising target is to raise money online. When you registered your car, we set you up with your own secure
online fundraising page. If you can’t find the link to this page, please contact us straight away as you’ll need it for your fundraising.
Share this page with your family and friends using email, SMS and social media, and ask them to support you. We’ll notify you when each
new donation arrives so you can thank your generous sponsors. It’s also a place to share your story and progress and keep track of your
fundraising progress.
Here are the three most successful ways to reach your minimum fundraising requirement for the Variety Bash Adventure:
1. 2. 3.
Seek sponsors
for your Vehicle
Share your online
– ask local businesses
fundraising page with Organise fundraising
to make a donation in
everyone you know via events and activities.
exchange for placing their
e-mail and social media.
logo on your vehicle in a
prominent position.
2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK
4
The Difference We Make Together
We believe that all kids deserve a fair go in life. Every dollar you raise will make a massive difference to a child in need.
Every day, Variety receives requests for assistance from families The money you raise through the Variety Bash will
who are doing it tough. Last year, thanks to the support of directly help kids who are sick, disadvantaged or who have a
committed people like you, we helped 6,490 kids through over disability in four ways:
$1.3 million in grants.
Grants Scholarships Experiences Programs
Variety Kids Sports Camp
Youth Ambassadors
We grant a range of things to We give scholarships to We hold events to engage & We deliver programs like the
provide practical help to kids encourage the bring joy to kids in need & Variety Kids Choir and Variety
and organisations in need. talents of kids in need. their families. Kids Sports Camp to build
confidence and inclusion.
“I wanted to personally thank you for the support you give to Variety - the Children’s
Charity and in turn myself and my family. I have lived in a wheelchair my whole
life. I cannot thank you enough for your generosity. The impact that Variety has on
families like mine really can’t be put into words.” – Eithen Leard
2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK
5
More Fundraising Tools
We are with you every step of the way and are here to help you be Bash ready and
reach your fundraising goals!
Please remember that all donations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Donations can’t be used for anything relating to your entry to
the event such as provisions payments or fuel. These are personal expenses to be covered by the participants in each team. We have a range
of tools that can help in your fundraising efforts.
Seeking sponsors for your Variety Bash
We have pre-written sponsor letter and proposal templates for your use. You can access
them along with other helpful resources 24/7 on the Variety Bash website.
• Tax-deductible receipts will be issued by Variety – the Children’s Charity of Queensland
for any donation over $2.
• Receipts will only be issued for cash donations, not in-kind or product donations.
• Variety can’t offer your sponsors any promotional or recognition benefits, but we strongly
urge you to thank, promote and appreciate the individuals and businesses who have
supported you.
2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK 3
6
...More Fundraising Tools
Share your online fundraising page with everyone you know via
SMS, email and social media
Sharing your online fundraising page is a quick, easy and effective way to
raise funds. Family and friends around the world can support you.
• As part of your registration, we’ve created an online fundraising page
that you can log into and edit. Be sure to personalise your page with a
profile photo, your story and fundraising goal. We strongly suggest that
you make your own donation - Participants end up raising 2.5 times
as much as those who don’t.
• Once you’ve customised your page and made your own donation,
forward the link to your team members and start sharing it with friends,
family and colleagues via email, SMS and social media.
• Every time an online donation is made, your donor will get an automatic
tax receipt and you will receive a notification.
2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK
7
...More Fundraising Tools
Organise fundraising events and activities
Fundraising activities are broad in their definition and can include running a BBQ at the local
hardware store, running a charity golf day or organising a fundraising lunch or dinner.
• All fundraising events and activities need to be registered with Variety by completing
the form found here. An official authority to fundraise letter will be issued once you have
registered your details. Our Community Fundraising Coordinator will get in touch if you
have requested to borrow Variety items to confirm availability and will send you a pack to
support your fundraising.
• You can use the Proudly Supporting Variety logo on promotional materials which will be
provided to you once we receive your event/activity registration.
• All fundraising events and activities must adhere to Variety’s Fundraising Terms and
Conditions, which can be found here.
• We have several ‘How to ….’ Guides that will take you step by step through organising
particular fundraising activities. You can access them 24/7 on the Variety Bash website.
2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK 58
...More Fundraising Tools
Sell Variety Heart Lottery tickets
We have a quarterly lottery with a $10,000 cash grand prize and an exciting bonus prize. Tickets are just $10 and
there are only 5,000 tickets sold per lottery so your chances are high! All Variety Heart Lottery tickets that you
sell will be credited to your event fundraising. Tickets can be bought online at varietyheartlottery.com.au or you
can request paper tickets to sell here.
Encourage your mates to sign up as a Variety Heart Lottery VIP during check out, and not only will they never
miss a draw, but you’ll also keep your fundraising ticking along! Each month they will receive an extra ticket in
the draw and your fundraising will grow.
Creative Fundraising Ideas
1. Receive $30 towards your fundraising for every vehicle you switch over to QBE Compulsory Third Party Insurance. This applies to
personal, company and fleet vehicles. To make the switch today, complete the 2 minute form here.
2. CDS Recycling can deliver collection bins to your home or business, collect the containers, record the location & estimated refund
amount, and deposit the funds into Variety’s account. Variety can then provide you with regular reports about how much you have
raised. Currently, CDS are servicing Brisbane only and the refund is .8 cents per eligible container. The collection bins would need to be
undercover and are the size of a wheelie bin. The funds raised will be allocated to your car.
2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK9
High Flyers Club
The Variety Bash High Flyers
Club is made up of teams who, when
given a goal, will blow right past it. It’s not
about the minimum with these guys. They
are the highest performing fundraisers who
have shown huge commitment to raising
as much as possible to help Aussie kids in
need. The Variety Bash High Flyers Club
is about giving back to these determined
fundraisers in a big way and giving them
the recognition they deserve.
How to Get The High Flyers
Treatment
It doesn’t matter how many people you
have on your team. When you commit
to going above and beyond in your
fundraising, you’ll receive some incredible
perks including features on our Facebook
page, as well as really cool recognition on
the Bash.
2021 VARIETY BASH HANDBOOK 710
See You Soon
Thanks again for getting involved!
We’re really excited to have you on board and at the same time we’re
here to help. Together, we’re going to make a real difference for kids
who are sick, disadvantaged or who have a disability and their families.
We can’t wait to see you in August!
If you have any questions, or need help with
something, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us
via email or phone:
info@varietyqld.org.au
(07) 3907 9300
varietybashqld.com.au
Follow our Variety Bash Queensland Facebook here.www.variety.org.au/qld
info@varietyqld.org.au
07 3907 9300
@varietyqldYou can also read
