Team Captain Guide
Thank you for being a Captain for Everybody In! It’s dedicated Captains like you that make it possible for us to raise more than $200,000 last year, and this year, we’re going even bigger.
We can’t do it without your support! Here’s a guide to lead you and your team to success.
1. Ready, set, build!
New captains
Create your Team Fundraiser: After you register as an Individual Fundraiser, create a Team Fundraiser: While logged into RunSignUp, navigate to “My Profile” by clicking the round icon in the top right corner (if you uploaded a picture, it is that image). From there:
- Scroll down to the Fundraising section, and click “Edit Fundraiser.
- Scroll down to the “Team Fundraiser” section where you can create a team.
Returning captains
Thank you—when you register you will be prompted to bring back your team from last year. If you click yes, RunSignUp helps you get started by emailing last year’s team to join you again this year.
2. Set a goal
Set an aggressive but achievable goal. The earlier you set a goal and get started, the more you and your team can achieve. We recommend starting with a team goal of $1,000 - if you can get four friends to join you, that’s only five people raising $200 each.
3. Recruit!
Building a team is one of the most fun parts of the event. Walking together to show the world that every child can learn? Priceless. Invite friends, family, co-workers, neighbors—anyone you know—who would be excited to support you or be involved in our mission. Team members can participate as a donor, walker, runner or virtual participant!
4. Promote
Use email and social media to promote your team to your network. After personalizing your team’s page, share it on your social accounts and encourage your team to do the same. Don’t forget to use the #MoveForPerkins hashtag. Connect your network of friends, family and co-workers and tell them why you’re leading a team and ask them to join you. Be sure to include the link to your team page where they can register or donate directly.
5. Stay connected with your team
The most successful teams (who have the most fun) are ones that engage with each other before, during and after the walk. Keep the communication flowing using emails, texts or even the Facebook event. Pick a spot on campus to meet your team so you can experience the day together.
