Birdies for Charity
The Travelers Championship launched the Birdies for Charity program in 2004,
adopting a national model that has seen great success in other markets. Today,
the Birdies for Charity program continues to develop with the help and dedication
of its presenting sponsor, J.H. Cohn LLP and its endorsing sponsor, Connecticut Association
of Nonprofits. With their continued support the Birdies for Charity program is able to
provide an easy and effective fundraising opportunity for every 501(c)(3) in Connecticut.
How Does Birdies for Charity Work?
A birdie is a score of one stroke better than par for any golf hole. PGA TOUR professionals are anticipated to make an average of 1,500 - 2,000 birdies, Wednesday – Sunday of the Travelers Championship. In Birdies for Charity, you can turn all those birdies into money for your 501(c)(3)!
All participating nonprofits simply solicit pledges based on the number of birdies made. Pledges can even be as low as one penny!
The more pledges you gather, the more funds you’ll raise. If 1,500 birdies are made: 1 cent = $15;
10 cents =$150; $1.00 = $1500.
Participating is easy! !
- All 501(c)(3) organizations registered in Connecticut are eligible.
- Register with the Travelers Championship and we’ll provide the materials and information you need to get started.
- Solicit pledges – ask donors, sponsors, co-workers, friends, and family!
- Direct your donors to our website, www.TravelersChampionship.com to make a pledge.
- Submit all pledge forms to the Travelers Championship by Sunday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m.
- Following the Travelers Championship, the tournament and J.H. Cohn LLP will total the birdies made, calculate your donations and invoice your donors.
- In the Fall of 2010, the Travelers Championship will send you a check for 100% of pledges received. It’s that easy!
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Chip In
for Charity
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Chip In for Charity, Connecticut nonprofits, community groups, sports teams, and
businesses can sell tickets to the Travelers Championship for $20, receiving a
$12 discount off of the gate ticket price and 50% of the profits will be donated
to their charity of choice. Ticket buyers obtain a discounted ticket and the
organization raises $10 per ticket sold – it’s a win-win for everyone!
Participating is easy!
- Nonprofits, Scout Troops, Sports Teams, Community Groups and Businesses that are looking for new ways to raise funds for a designated charity are welcome!
- Register with the Travelers Championship and we’ll provide tickets valid for Any One Day tournament admission and the materials you need to get started.
- Sell tickets!
- Submit unsold tickets and the funds received from the sold tickets to the Travelers Championship. There is no penalty for unsold tickets, but they must be returned to the tournament by June 16, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
- In the Fall of 2010, Travelers Championship will provide you with a check for 50% of the sales made by your organization.
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