FAQ
1. WHAT IS A DANCE-A-THON?
THIS IS A DANCE-A-THON is a fundraiser in the tele-thon or walk-a-thon sense - contestants collect pledges from friends, family, neighbours, and coworkers to dance for five hours. Their contributions over 50$ are tax-deductible and the pledges you earn make you eligible for a number of great prizes! The Top Pledge earners get to choose their favorite prize packs!
Collecting pledges is easy. Here's a strategy on how to raise $600 in 1 week (it's been done before!):
Day 1: Sponsor yourself for $30
Day 2: Ask four family members for $30 each
Day 3: Ask five friends for $25 each
Day 4: Ask five co-workers for $20 each
Day 5: Ask five neighbours for $25 each
Day 6: Ask your company for a $100 contribution
Asking friends and co-workers for even small donations of $1, $2, $5 will help get you closer to your fundraising goal. Bringing in $151 instead of $150 can make all the difference in terms of getting the great prize you want! Also, remember that all pledges over 50$ are tax deductible - though we do need full contact information in order to issue tax receipts. Pledges over 20$ receive a free Or Gallery membership and Tote Bag!
2. HOW DO I WIN PRIZES?
Prizes are awarded to dancers who raise the most pledge money!!! We have a list of goodies you'll get for bringing in $20 - $100 of pledges and then a whole list of fun and unique prizes for the top pledge earners. The participant who brings in the most pledges gets to choose first among our collection of special prizes, the second highest gets second pick, and so on until all the prizes are dispersed. There are lots of prizes, so you have a good chance of getting one! Check the prize list here: PRIZES
3. WHY SHOULD I COLLECT PLEDGES?
Besides the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes, you will be helping support a great non-profit artist-run centre and its programming! We need your support! The Or Gallery’s mandate is to provide a non-profit gallery that benefits the community as a whole, providing exhibition space to local and out-of region contemporary artists, particularly those who make experimental and idea-based art their practice. THIS IS A DANCE-A-THON is a great opportunity to tell your associates why you think the Or Gallery is an important place for art!
4. DO I NEED TO DANCE NON-STOP?
While we will not be monitoring how long you will be dancing, we do encourage you to stay and dance as much as you can over the five-hour period. How often you hit the dance floor and show us your moves is between you and your conscience and/or your sponsors. This isn't a dance marathon in the They Shoot Horses sense, but rather a dance-a-thon in the tele-thon or walk-a-thon sense.
5. CAN I PLEDGE OR SPONSOR MYSELF?
Yes. You can even make up strange and mysterious names, as long as the pledge money is real.
6. I COULD NOT GET IT TOGETHER TO COLLECT PLEDGES. CAN I STILL COME?
If you haven't raised any pledges we still want you to come to the party! Why not pledge yourself for $20 and get an Or Gallery membership and free tote bag, or $30 and be automatically entered into our raffle? Everyone is welcome at the Dance-a-thon regardless of how they decide to participate. We hope everyone can come and show their support. 100% of the proceeds from this event will help support the Or Gallery and its programming.
7. WHAT DO I WEAR?
While dressing up is not required we definitely encourage you to get into the spirit! We want you to look good! We also want you to feel comfortable so you can party! Perhaps a pointer from Fred and Ginger!
MORE QUESTIONS?
Contact us at 604.683.6395 or email or@orgallery.org.
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