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Is there a fundraising minimum?
Is the registration fee included in the fundraising minimum?
Are there other fundraising levels?
How do I start my fundraising campaign?
What fundraising resources are available?
When and where do I turn in my donations?
When should I collect my donations to ensure that I raise the $1,750 minimum?
Who should checks be made out to?
What is the Tax ID for the National MS Society?
Where does my money go?
Why should I set a fundraising goal?
What happens if I do not raise the minimum?
I would like to get others involved. How do I form a team?
What are some ways top management at my office can help my team?
My company does not have a matching gifts program. May I get credit for a matching gift from one of my donors if they have a matching gift program at their company?
Is there a fundraising minimum?
Yes, the fundraising minimum is $1,750 to become an MS Rockstar.
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Is the registration fee included in the fundraising minimum?
No, the fundraising minimum is in addition to the $100 registration fee.
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Are there other fundraising levels?
Yes.
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Super Star: $2,500 minimum
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Rock Icon: $3,000 minimum
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Rock Legend: $5,000 minimum
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Rock God: $10,000 minimum
Note: All levels include perks from all lower levels. Check 'em out.
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How do I start my fundraising campaign?
Once you register, you can start fundraising right away by:
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Customizing your webpage using the Online Fundraising Guide to share your story of why you are participating.
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Importing email addresses and sending emails to friends, family and co-workers asking them to support you.
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Downloading your participant materials and forms from the MS Rockstars website.
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What fundraising resources are available?
Once you register, you can start fundraising right away! Start by customizing your web page to share your story of why you are participating. Send emails to friends, family and co-workers asking them to support you. Download your runner materials and forms from the Event Materials Download page! Staff is also on hand to help you come up with new and creative fundraising ideas, you can contact your MS Rockstars' Groupies (our pro fundraisers and your biggest fans!) at (760) 448-8406 or at MSrockstars@nmss.org.
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When and where do I turn in my donations?
Online fundraising is the key to success! Studies show that fundraisers who solicit donations by email, Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, are more than twice as likely to receive contributions.
Donations not received online should be mailed to the NMSS at 12121 Scripps Summit Drive, Suite 190, San Diego, CA 92131. Please write the name of the participant on every check turned in.
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When should I collect my donations to ensure that I raise the $1,750 minimum?
As soon as possible. It's best to collect donations as soon as you can; remember that you are required to raise a minimum of $1,750 in order to participate in MS Rockstars. Take advantage of our online donation feature and watch your donations grow! If your sponsor gives you cash and wants a receipt, you can download receipts from our website or just call us at (800) 486-6762 and we'll send them to you.
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Who should checks be made out to?
For sponsors who prefer to donate by check, make checks payable to the National MS Society or NMSS and be sure to put the participant's name and MS Rockstars on the memo line of the check.
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What is the Tax ID for the National MS Society?
The National MS Society Tax Id # is 95-2633200. Official 501(c)(3) letters and W-9 forms are available by request.
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Where does my money go?
Approximately 73% of National MS Society income is devoted to research and service programs while the remainder is invested in support services such as fundraising and Society management. It costs the Society about 15 cents to raise $1.
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Why should I set a fundraising goal?
The most successful fundraisers are those who set goals as it shows your commitment to our mission. Check out what your goal can provide to a person with MS here.
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What happens if I do not raise the minimum?
The deadline for raising the minimum of $1,750 is December 27, 2013. We use this date for our Team Rankings and our Personal Ranking Awards. If you have not raised the required amount by that time, you have until January 17th at the expo to turn in all money. If you have not reached your minimum by January 17th, we will collect a credit card number from you to self-pledge the difference. Your credit card will not be charged until February 28th so that will give you extra time to meet the fundraising deadline. If you have met the minimum amount by that date, your credit card will not be charged.
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I would like to get others involved. How do I form a team?
You can start a team by clicking here and then selecting the option to "Start A Team." If you have already registered as an individual, contact a Team Coach at (800) 486-6762 and they will help you start your team. Check back soon for our team page!
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What are some ways top management at my office can help my team?
Top managers can help by joining your team, sponsoring walkers, getting sponsors themselves (suppliers, vendors and business associates) and by endorsing participation.
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My company does not have a matching gifts program. May I get credit for a matching gift from one of my donors if they have a matching gift program at their company?
Yes. Matching gifts are credited to you whether it comes from your company or one of your donors. Please include the matching gift form with the donation, so that we can process the donation appropriately. For more information on matching gifts contact us at (800) 486-6762.
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