Building Your Campaign Team

• Multigenerational: Team members of all ages (adults too!), from different groups and different places

• Parent Engagement: All team members have full parental involvement and engagement

• Quality AND Quantity: The national recommendation is 10+ QUALITY team members

• Set Goals: Require all team members to set personal goals and earn their own seat at the Grand Finale ($2.5k+)

• Weekly Communication Plan: Conference calls, Google Hangouts, Meet Ups, Zoom, Group Emails/Texts, etc. 

• Team Meetings with LLS Staff: Require all team members and their parents attend a meeting where an LLS staff member will be present

• Delegate: Assign team members specific roles and give them clear deadlines 

• Having a Team Name: Pick a name that inspires and motivates the whole team

Identifying Potential Team Members
(The answers should be YES to all the questions listed below!)

• Are they willing and comfortable asking for money? 

• Do they know different people than I do? 

• Can I trust them to reach out to their networks? 

• Have they shown a genuine interest in the campaign? 

• Would I choose them to do a graded group project for school? 

• Are they reliable and responsible? 

• Can I trust them to complete tasks? 

• Can I trust them to do so correctly and on time?

Keys to Being a Successful Leader

• Listen: Be open to your team member’s ideas and suggestions. Assign roles based off what they like.

• Assign Roles: Think about what people are interested in and their strengths and assign relevant tasks.

• Be Clear: Provide clear roles and expectations for your team members to achieve results.

• Assign Deadlines: Create a timeline and assign clear deadlines for tasks.

• Communication: Develop a weekly communication plan (phone, email, text) -- weekly touchbases. Think about the best way to communicate with each person. It may not be a "one size fits all."

• Encourage: Remind your team of what a great job they are doing! Keep them excited and motivated. Help them keep the mission of finding a cure for cancer at the top of their mind!

• Be an LLS Ambassador: Remember, your team members do not get as many meetings or as much communication from LLS staff. It is your responsibility to bridge the gap and and communicate key tips, deadlines, and information on the campaign.

• Every little bit helps: Remember that every contribution is meaningful. Team Members can sometimes raise thousands of dollars simply by sending out a few emails. Encourage them to do what they can to support your campaign.

Team Member Benefits

• Team Member Hall of Fame

• Team Member of the Year Award: Awarded to the Team Member with the highest fundraising total at the end of the campaign.

• Relentless for a Cure Award: Awarded to the Team Member who shows the most commitment and dedication throughout the campaign.

• $2.5K Club: Team Members who reach the $2,500 fundraising level will be recognized at Grand Finale and on social media, and receive (1) ticket to the Grand Finale Celebration.

• $5K Club: Team Members who reach the $5,000 fundraising level will be recognized at Grand Finale, in the event program book, on social media, receive (2) tickets to the Grand Finale Celebration, and receive a letter of recommendation, upon request, from LLS Staff.

• $10K Club: Team Members who reach the $10,000 fundraising level will be recognized nationally for their success as well as at Grand Finale, in the event program book, on social media, receive (4) tickets to the Grand Finale Celebration, and receive a letter of recommendation, upon request, from senior LLS staff. 

• Community Service Hours: Any time spent dedicated to working on this campaign and fundraising efforts will count towards community service hours.

• Professional Experience + Resume Building: Team Members will gain valuable skills and experience that they can apply to future endeavors.

• Mission Impact Portfolio Linking: Learn more about this INCREDIBLE opportunity to link your team name to a Mission Impact Portfolio HERE!