As we make one last fundraising push, we’re also getting ready to celebrate the amazing work you’ve all done on Sunday. Here are all of the logistical details:

• The Bowl-a-thon is at Bowlmor Lanes at Chelsea Piers. It’s at Pier 60, near West 23rd Street and the West Side Highway. It may be a little tricky to find, so we’ll have volunteers out front.
• Doors will open at 1:15, and bowling will begin at 1:30.
• When you arrive, you’ll check in with volunteers, get your lane assignment and shoes. If you have any offline donations (i.e cash or checks) this is where you’ll turn those in. Remember, all checks must be made out to the New York Abortion Access Fund, not NYAAF.
• Drink tickets will be available for $5. They’ll be sold at the registration table, and we’ll have volunteers circulating with them, as well.

Most importantly, we may have exceeded our $100K goal BUT every single dollar raised is still so important! Don’t miss this last chance to raise a few more dollars and make this year’s Bowl-a-thon our BEST ONE YET!

Can’t wait to see you Sunday!
Amanda and the Bowl-a-thon Team

P.S. Are you or someone on your team unable to join us on Sunday? No problem! Just send an email to alison@nyaaf.org and let us know, so we can make lane assignments.

Hey There, Bowlers! We know what you’re thinking – you’ve set up your team, you’ve got a fun team name, and you’re raising money – but you’re wondering what else you can do to surpass your goal. Well, we’ve got you covered with some great fundraising tips, and our Top Three Ways to Raise!

First things first, make sure you’ve snazzed up your page! Your donors aren’t only giving to an awesome cause. They’re also giving to an awesome individual: YOU. What’s a fun and easy way to remind them of this? Personalize your Bowl-a-Thon page with touching stories, selfies, memes, GIFs and more!

You’ll also want to make sure that you take a look at our list of great fundraising tips! From your first point of contact right down to the thank yous for all those donations, our guide has everything from the best way to reach out to getting into a fundraising rhythm. Check out our step-by-step on ‘How to be an Awesome Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser’!

And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…

Top Three Ways to Raise!

1. Organize an event! The possibilities are endless! Have a bar night, throw a house party, have a bake sale, or even host a stoop sale (weather permitting!). Think you have what it takes to organize a successful fundraising event, but need a little help connecting with the right folks to make it happen? Great! Send us an email to info[at]nyaaf[dot]org (subject line: “Events”) with your idea, and we’ll get in touch to help.
2. Offer perks/rewards for donations! No time to throw an event? Consider offering perks à la Kickstarter for donations! Have a large social media following? Consider posting a tweet or blog publicizing your donors’ project! Have stellar cooking or baking skills? Make a meal or treat for select donors! The possibilities are endless and everyone has something awesome to offer.
3. Use your talents! Are you a musician or an artist? Do you have amazing cooking/writing/social media/organizing/styling skills? Consider using your particular talents to offer your donors a free song, piece of art, consultation, or workshop. It’s a way to show your passion while incentivizing potential donors, all while having fun!

NOTE: Don’t forget to log your cash donations on your Bowl-a-thon page! Make sure that any checks are made out to ‘New York Abortion Access Fund’, instead of NYAAF. We want you and your team to get credit for all your hard work!

As we get ever-closer to the best Bowl-a-thon EVER, we want to thank you for being awesome Bowl-a-thoners! As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions.

Happy funding!

Heather and Julia
NYAAF Bowl-a-thon Planning Committee