Greater Than Graves’ 2013 Fundraising Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of the GDATF’s 2013 Greater Than Graves’ Campaign! Michaela Cui founded the Greater Than Graves' project in 2011, biking 3,200 miles from Anchorage, AK to San Francisco, CA with friends Chris Doudna and Ben Weerts. In 2012, the tradition was continued when Elias McQuade, Keating Tufts, David Britton, and David Casinghino embarked on a 4,100-mile coast-to-coast trek from Boston, MA to San Francisco.
Now you can show the world that you areGreater Than Graves'-- and you don't have to bike thousands of miles! Can you knit scarves? Make jewelry? Swim? Write poetry? Use your own unique talents to help usraise funds and awareness for a great cause!
Applications are due by Friday, April 15th. Approved projects will be promoted and donations accepted via the greaterthangraves.com and gdatf.org web pages.
APPLICATION/APPROVAL STEPS
The GDATF hopes to approve as many projects as possible. Reasons for decline could include insurance/liability issues and state fundraising restrictions. The GDATF will not be able to fund upfront expenses except in very limited cases. If you have any questions during the application process, please feel free to contact us toll-free at 877-643-3123, x101 or e-mail us at .
STEP 1: Complete the application on the following page and return to the GDATF by Friday, April 15th via e-mail (), fax (877-643-3123) or U.S. mail (P.O. Box 2793, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067).
STEP 2: Applicants will be notified of the GDATF’s decision by Tuesday, April 30th. Some projects may receive “conditional acceptance”, pending successful resolution of insurance/liability issues, completion of state fundraising requirements, or securing sponsors to cover upfront expenses.
STEP 3: Projects may not commence until full approval is received from the GDATF and a “Statement of Understanding” has been signed by both the applicant and a representative from the GDATF, outlining applicant/GDATF responsibilities and fundraising guidelines.
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Greater Than Graves’ 2013 Fundraising Application
Please answer the following questions by clicking in the grey box and typing your responses. (The box will disappear when you start typing). Responses can by submitted on a separate sheet if necessary.
Applicant Information:
Name:
Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Phone: e-mail:
1. Please provide a brief description of your fundraising idea. Please include an estimate of upfront expenses – and address how you will be able to cover these expenses.
2. What connections do you have that will help in organizing and promoting the event (friends, family, medical professionals, media, etc.)?
3. What local regulations would need to be addressed (for example, notifying local authorities of organized walks/rides), and how would you handle these issues?
4. What experience do you have organizing or volunteering for other fundraising events?
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate. I understand that I may not represent myself or my event as an affiliate of the GDATF or the Greater Than Graves’ project until my project has been approved and a Statement of Understanding has been received by the GDATF.
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Signature (You can just type your name here) Date
P.O. Box 2793 Rancho Santa Fe, CA92067
Phone: 1-877-NGDF-123