Getting Started

WHAT AM I RAISING MONEY FOR?

Greek InterVarsity is a Strategic Ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship working with fraternity and sorority students on campuses across the U.S. Since 1991, when Greek InterVarsity started, the ministry has reached over 8,000 students from 130 schools in 35 states! The proceeds raised from the Golf Marathon will help fund initiatives like Greek Conference, through which over 1000 fraternity and sorority students experience a life changing weekend.

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS

There are many keys to making this Golf Marathon a success. Experience shows us that beginning immediately and personally calling all potential sponsors are the most crucial elements of the entire Golf Marathon. Be sure to bring all pledge information and monies you collect with you to the Golf Marathon. IT IS IMPERATIVE that your pledge cards are filled out entirely and legibly. Your cards will be checked on the day of the Golf Marathon and you will be asked for any missing information. You must turn in your sponsorship information at the Golf Marathon to be eligible to play.

DOES IT COST TO PLAY?

We are asking players to commit to trying their best to raise $1,000 in sponsored dollars. The way you do that is by flat donations from people or businesses, as well as, people pledging an amount per hole of golf that you play. We also ask players to sponsor themselves at $1.00 per hole as part of your goal. The self-sponsorship is vital for several reasons. It helps to cement your commitment to the event, as well as, gives extra credibility in asking people to become donors. The players who raise the most have sponsored themselves and are therefore able to ask for pledges with added confidence.

HOW DO I RAISE SPONSORSHIP?

Your goal is to raise a minimum of $1,000 or $10 per hole. The maximum is up to you. We’ve had players raise over $60 per hole. Most people sponsor between 25¢ and $1 per hole. However, some have given pledges that are much larger. No gift is too big or too small. Some people would rather give a flat donation than pledging per hole. Either way is great. Each committed golfer will receive Golf Marathon fundraising materials to help raise pledges, as well as some help and encouragement to spur you along. Raising that amount of money takes some work, but it isn’t as hard as you might think. Over the years, we’ve that four out of five people you ask will say, “Yes.” Here’s how to do it:

  1. Make a list of potential donors you want to contact.
  2. Send a brochure and email, to each of these people asking them to consider becoming a sponsor.
  3. Call each person within a week to 10 days after initial contact. Ask if they received your brochure and if they would like to sponsor you. This call is crucial!! It will give you an opportunity for you to share what you are doing to help Greek students.
  4. Ask for referrals. When you talk to people, ask if they would introduce you to friends who might also want to help.
  5. Keep brainstorming! As you go about your day, think of people you can ask to sponsor you. The more people you ask, the more support you will raise.

COUNT ME IN! WHERE DO I SIGN UP?

Please register by July 1, 2010. Also, you can kick start your fund-raising you’re your donation by giving directly online, or mailing it to:
Golf Marathon
Greek InterVarsity
8445 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN 46240

You can also e-mail any information to golfmarathon@greekiv.org. Once you are registered, you will receive more information, including resources to assist in your fundraising efforts. You can also find these resources under Resources tab.