Allianz Championship Invites Nonprofits to Register to Benefit from Its “Birdies Fore Charity” Fundraising Program
As Registration Opens, Nine South Florida Charities Are the First to Tee-Up for Funds.
Boca Raton, FL, December 24, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Boca Raton Police Athletic League; Boca Helping Hands; Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Bell Scholarship Fund; Habitat for Humanities of the Palm Beaches; The Children's Golf Foundation,Inc.; 4 Children's S.A.K.E; Boys and Girls Club of Broward County; and Take Stock in Children and 4 KIDS of South Florida are among the first to register for participation in the Allianz Championship’s “Birdies Fore Charity,” a fundraising program in which participating nonprofit organizations solicit pledges from supporters based on the number of birdies made by PGA Champions Tour players during the three-day championship play Friday – Sunday, February 11-13, 2011, at the Allianz Championship.
According to Allianz Championship Tournament Director Ryan Dillon, participating organizations keep 100% of the pledges collected on their behalf. Donor participants supporting their charity of choice can either make a one-time flat donation (minimum $10), or make a pledge of $0.02 or more for each birdie made by Champions Tour players during the 2011 Allianz Championship. Participating donors can either choose one of organizations listed at the tournament’s website at http://allianzchampionship.com/pages/birdies-fore-charity or choose to make the donation to benefit another charity of their choice.
Added Incentives To Participating Nonprofit Supporters,
That Includes Chance To Win Tickets To The 2011 Masters Golf Tournament
As an added incentive to donors, each person who makes a pledge to Birdies Fore Charity will be given the opportunity to guess the total number of birdies made by Champions Tour players during the 2011 Allianz Championship. One correct guess will win two (2) tickets to the 2011 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia or win a 52” flat screen Toshiba television. Donors also qualify to win random drawings conducted by the Allianz Championship. Contest is open to participants who are 18 years of age or older; one guess allowed per Birdies Fore Charity pledge; no more than 10 total entries per participant.
“The fundraising opportunities are unlimited,” said Dillon. He added that a pledge of $0.02 per birdie x 800 birdies can yield a total of $16, and if there are 500 participants that adds up to $8,000, with participating charities receiving 100% of their collected donations.
Other than postage for mailing in completed pledge forms for administration to the Allianz Championship, there is No cost to organizations to take part in the program. The Allianz Championship provides online donation administration, pledge forms for participating organizations, and program administration, invoicing, processing and accounting, but will not solicit pledges of behalf of any participating organization.
Nonprofit Criteria/Responsibilities
Participating organizations must be have 501 (c) 3 status as recognized by the IRS and will be responsible for soliciting pledges of $0.02 or more per birdie, or a flat donation of $10 or more from individuals or corporations (online or via pledge form), and collecting completed pledge forms and return them to The Allianz Championship for processing.
What Is A Birdie?
In golf, a “birdie” is a score of one stroke better than “par” for every hole on the course. “Par” is the normal expected score of a golf professional on any given hole. For example, if a player scores a 4 on a par 5 then he gets a birdie.
To participate in the Allianz Championship “Birdies Fore Charities,” nonprofits and their supporters can visit www.allianzchampionship.com, contact Brenden Morris via email at bmorris@allianzchampionship.com or call the tournament office at 561-241-GOLF (4653).
The Allianz Championship will be held on The Old Course at Broken Sound Club, located at 1401 NW 51st Street, (Yamato Road), Boca Raton, FL 33431. The tournament office is located at 6450 E. Rogers Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33487. For more information, contact 561-241-GOLF (4653); fax 561-241-4658, or visit www.allianzchampionship.com.
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According to Allianz Championship Tournament Director Ryan Dillon, participating organizations keep 100% of the pledges collected on their behalf. Donor participants supporting their charity of choice can either make a one-time flat donation (minimum $10), or make a pledge of $0.02 or more for each birdie made by Champions Tour players during the 2011 Allianz Championship. Participating donors can either choose one of organizations listed at the tournament’s website at http://allianzchampionship.com/pages/birdies-fore-charity or choose to make the donation to benefit another charity of their choice.
Added Incentives To Participating Nonprofit Supporters,
That Includes Chance To Win Tickets To The 2011 Masters Golf Tournament
As an added incentive to donors, each person who makes a pledge to Birdies Fore Charity will be given the opportunity to guess the total number of birdies made by Champions Tour players during the 2011 Allianz Championship. One correct guess will win two (2) tickets to the 2011 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia or win a 52” flat screen Toshiba television. Donors also qualify to win random drawings conducted by the Allianz Championship. Contest is open to participants who are 18 years of age or older; one guess allowed per Birdies Fore Charity pledge; no more than 10 total entries per participant.
“The fundraising opportunities are unlimited,” said Dillon. He added that a pledge of $0.02 per birdie x 800 birdies can yield a total of $16, and if there are 500 participants that adds up to $8,000, with participating charities receiving 100% of their collected donations.
Other than postage for mailing in completed pledge forms for administration to the Allianz Championship, there is No cost to organizations to take part in the program. The Allianz Championship provides online donation administration, pledge forms for participating organizations, and program administration, invoicing, processing and accounting, but will not solicit pledges of behalf of any participating organization.
Nonprofit Criteria/Responsibilities
Participating organizations must be have 501 (c) 3 status as recognized by the IRS and will be responsible for soliciting pledges of $0.02 or more per birdie, or a flat donation of $10 or more from individuals or corporations (online or via pledge form), and collecting completed pledge forms and return them to The Allianz Championship for processing.
What Is A Birdie?
In golf, a “birdie” is a score of one stroke better than “par” for every hole on the course. “Par” is the normal expected score of a golf professional on any given hole. For example, if a player scores a 4 on a par 5 then he gets a birdie.
To participate in the Allianz Championship “Birdies Fore Charities,” nonprofits and their supporters can visit www.allianzchampionship.com, contact Brenden Morris via email at bmorris@allianzchampionship.com or call the tournament office at 561-241-GOLF (4653).
The Allianz Championship will be held on The Old Course at Broken Sound Club, located at 1401 NW 51st Street, (Yamato Road), Boca Raton, FL 33431. The tournament office is located at 6450 E. Rogers Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33487. For more information, contact 561-241-GOLF (4653); fax 561-241-4658, or visit www.allianzchampionship.com.
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