Syracuse CEO Soak
July 20, 2023 | Clinton Square
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EVENT DETAILS
July 20, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Thank you for joining us for the 2nd Annual Syracuse CEO Soak at Clinton Square. With an ambitious goal of $50,000 to raise, this event is sure to be a great way to spend a Thursday afternoon!
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Get Soaked – Register today to get soaked at Clinton Square (or at your own DIY event) for ALS. In registering for the event, you are agreeing to fundraise at least $2,500 and get soaked on July 20th. Having a "CEO" title is not a requirement. Anyone in any role can participate.
Sponsor - Your company will receive maximum exposure for this event and have an immediate impact on helping local families who are living with ALS. Sponsors have the option to send a Soakee or simply sponsor the event. To find out more about CEO Soak Sponsorship packages, please reach out to Kristin Schneider at kristin.schneider@als.org or (716) 290-0336.
Fundraise – Register as an “Employee/Fundraiser” to support your “Soakee” and the event by raising funds for our ALS community. See the fundraising tips below for ways to get started.
RECRUITMENT
Help the CEO Soak grow and reach its goals by asking your peers, neighbors, friends, and colleagues to get soaked with you. Leaders of any company are welcome. The CEO Soak is a great networking opportunity, employee morale booster, and a fun way to give back to your community.
FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES
CORPORATE FUNDRAISING
Corporate Gift – Some companies choose to support their Soakee with a gift from the corporation instead of, or in addition to fundraising.
Matching Gift - Whether your company already has a matching gift program in place, or you pledge a match for this event, matching gifts are one of the most motivating fundraising tools for the CEO Soak.
Sponsorship - Your company will receive maximum exposure for the event and have an immediate impact on helping local families who are living with ALS. For more information, please reach out to Kristin Schneider at kristin.schneider@als.org or (716) 290-0336
EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISING
Host an Event - Host a kickoff or fundraising event with your staff! Invite Chapter staff to attend to speak about ALS, the event, and your impact. Informational kickoffs, happy hours, auctions, or even ice cream socials are great opportunities to engage employees in the CEO Soak. Your local chapter staff are here to help!
Encourage Registration – Employees can register for your company’s team as “Employee/Fundraiser” to create their own fundraising page. They will receive access to sample fundraising emails, the ability to start a Facebook fundraiser for the event, and coaching. Building out your team is a great way to keep people invested in the event.
Challenges & Competitions - Competition is key in peer-to-peer fundraising. Setting up challenges between departments, floors, or partners will increase fundraising dollars. Whether the competition is to see who gets soaked, who raises the most money, or who wins a prize, a challenge is always a great motivator.
SOAKEE FUNDRAISING
Send E-mails – Our top teams do most of their fundraising through just a few group emails. Use the email templates provided to reach out to your personal and professional networks. Be sure to include your customized URL so donors are sent directly to your page. It often takes three asks for a contact to give, so be sure to follow up!
Facebook Fundraisers – Registered Soakees and Fundraisers can start a Facebook fundraiser linked directly to their CEO Soak page. This is a great supplemental fundraising strategy. Note: Our Chapter does not receive donor information from Facebook, so be sure to thank your donors!
ABOUT ALS
ALS is an always fatal neurodegenerative disease in which a person’s brain loses connection with the muscles. People with ALS lose their ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe.
ALS usually strikes people between the ages of 40 and 70, but it can strike anyone at any time. In the past year, over 20,000 people living with ALS were served through our nation-wide chapter network.
Although there is not yet a cure or treatment that halts ALS, scientists have made significant progress in understanding what causes ALS. But their work is not done. Together, we work toward a cure.
ABOUT THE ALS ASSOCIATION
The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance to ALS families through the highest quality services, coordinating multidisciplinary care through ALS clinics, and fearless advocacy, The ALS Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
Our Mission: To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
Our Vision: Create a world without ALS.
Our Goal: By 2030, ALS Will Be a Livable Disease
YOUR IMPACT IN 2022
People with ALS come first in everything we do. The ALS Association is dedicated to providing people with ALS and their families and friends with the critical information, support, and resources necessary to live a full life and better meet daily challenges.
395 people living with ALS served through the Upstate New York Chapter in the past year
205 Durable Medical Equipment loans from regional loan closets
$262,000 in direct financial assistance awarded to patients in need through Financial Assistance and Caregiver Respite grants
64 clinics attended and 236 clinic meetings between pALS and Chapter representatives
122 home, hospital, office or facility visits from Care Services staff members
57 support groups offered with 310 attendees
Questions? Contact Kristin Schneider at kristin.schneider@als.org or (716) 290-0336