Newark Youth Golf Clicks with Unique Internet Fund-Raising Program
In a refreshing fund-raising alternative to cookies and chocolate bars, Newark Youth Golf, based in Newark, NJ, has recently incorporated EZFundraiser’s Internet-based fund raising program into their web site, www. newarkyouthgolf. org, to raise money for the “Hook A Kid On Golf” program.
(PRWEB) October 7, 2001
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Newark Youth Golf Clicks with Unique Internet Fund-Raising Program
DATELINE: NEWARK, NJ, ISSUED OCTOBER 5, 2001Â
In a refreshing fund-raising alternative to cookies and chocolate bars, Newark Youth Golf, based in Newark, NJ, has recently incorporated EZFundraiser’s Internet-based fund raising program into their web site, www. newarkyouthgolf. org, to raise money for the “Hook A Kid On Golf” program.
“This new Internet fund raising program is a highly efficient way to raise the significant funds needed to continue our programming with no upfront cost. It is a very easy and safe fund-raising program for the children involved because they don’t have to solicit the program to strangers. With EZFundraiser’s program, we get maximum results in quick
Turnaround time with minimal administration on our part,” noted Ed Wadood, CEO and President of Newark Youth Golf.
Help Those in Need
Newark Youth Golf, based in Newark, NJ, is a community based youth golf program. The Newark Youth Golf program, comprised of Hook A Kid On Golf, formally introduces socially and economically disadvantaged kids to the game of golf and consists a life skills component, which includes mentoring programs, computer literacy and conflict resolution incorporated into the training.
Fund raising efforts support the Newark Youth Golf program, which accommodates approximately 350 participating kids each summer. Of all the children, 30 or more youngsters usually continue on to the Challenge Junior Golf League and Traditions of Golf Challenge, Hook A Kid On Golf national tournament.
For more information about Newark Youth Golf, “America’s Most Comprehensive National Youth Golf Program”, contact (800) 622-3427 or visit the web site at www. newarkyouthgolf. org.
Insight to the Internet Fund-Raising Program
EZFundraiser’s “No Upfront Cost Fundraiser Internet Program” (found at www. ezfundraiser. com) provides a unique opportunity for individuals and local businesses to show their support for Newark Youth Golf through the purchase of “Booster Banners” or Sponsorships (advertising banners), which are posted at www. newarkyouthgolf. org. EZFundraiser is a division of Youth Sports USA (www. ysusa. com), which is headquartered in Weymouth, MA.
The unique, safe and lucrative “No Upfront Cost Fundraiser Internet Program” was developed by EZFundraiser for amateur youth sports, non-profits and other community based organizations. The parent company, Youth Sports USA, founded in 1995, is the largest reference site for amateur sports teams on the Internet with over 27,000 participating leagues, teams and non-profit organizations.
Show Your Support with Web Site “Booster Banners”
The program is very simple. EZFundraiser creates a rotating booster banner pool to display an individual’s (usually a parent, relative or friend) message (on the internet) that shows their support. Support can be in the form of a loved one sending a message to someone participating in a sport or event, such as “Way to go John M.! There’s no other soccer forward like you - good luck in the finals!” Or, the message could show support to a non-profit organization, “Thanks to the library’s free computer classes, I was able to gain the skills I needed without spending hundreds of dollars-Ann T.”
A standard banner is created by EZFundraiser, which will display the booster banner message (no more than 25 words) that will rotate in the booster banner pool 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Local businesses may also support the fund-raising organization through the Sponsorship programÂ’s advertising banners.
Fast, Safe and Highly Efficient Fund-Raising
Unlike other fundraisers that require purchase of food, brochures or other products prior to start date, there is no upfront cost to the organization. EZFundraiser’s “No Upfront Cost Fundraiser Internet Program” has the capability to generate large revenues with minimal administration and fast turnaround time, usually two-weeks or less. Additionally, it is one of the safest fundraiser programs for children because solicitation remains within their immediate family network and not with strangers.
Less Work, More Money for your Cause
“The ‘No Upfront Cost Fundraiser Internet Program’ is unlike other fundraiser programs because of the unique web site usage,” noted Bill Fischer, Director of EZFundraiser. Dave Jackson, co-founder of Youth Sports USA adds, “For teams, amateur sports leagues, school groups and non-profit organizations that do not currently have a site, Youth Sports USA can develop one for them at no charge. Additionally, more of the money raised goes to the actual team or organization. In this whole new concept, 75% of the money raised goes to the organization and 25% goes to EZFundraiser for administration costs. With other traditional fund-raising programs, organizations usually receive about 25% of funds raised. We developed this unique program because we wanted a safer program for children and because we wanted an easier, highly profitable fundraiser for youth teams and other organizations.”
How it Works
The participants of the fundraising organization sell a banner to anyone who would like to create a custom message about someone or an organization as a sign of support. EZFundraiser booster banner voucher booklets are supplied to the individuals working the fundraiser at no cost to the organization. The vouchers in the booklet are then purchased and filled out with a loved oneÂ’s or supporterÂ’s message and returned to EZFundraiser for the completion of the booster banner to rotate on their web site. All the technology is supplied and executed by EZFundraiser.
The typical EZFundraiser program involves a league that might have 165 players who would sell five booster banners each at $25 each. The scenario is a lucrative one – 165 players x 5 booster banners each x $25/banner = $20,625 gross. This unique fundraiser works on all web sites.
The booster banner program is a safe program that utilizes usernames and password protected systems to prevent information tampering. The pages are monitored for content to keep it healthy and beneficial for all involved.
Traffic, Traffic and More Traffic
Several factors enhance the appeal of having a booster banner. For a league, non-profit or community organization, it is an opportunity to generate added revenue for the organization. For the individual that purchases a booster banner, it is an opportunity to boost, cheer or show support at the organizationÂ’s web site. Lastly, booster banners drive a great amount of traffic to the organizationÂ’s web site.
To get a better idea of how EZFundraiserÂ’s program works, please visit their web site at www. ezfundraiser. com and click on #1 Premier Fundraiser.
EZFundraiser Roots
EZFundraiser (www. ezfundraiser. com), a division of Youth Sports USA (www. ysusa. com), is headquartered at 1281 Washington Street, Route 53 in Weymouth, MA. For individuals or organizations interested in helping to expand this program to non-profit organizations, please contact EZFundraiser. For more information about the “No Upfront Cost Fundraiser Internet Program” or for a FREE home page for youth leagues, non-profit and other organizations, please visit the web site at www. ezfundraiser. com or email info@ysusa. com or call toll free (877) 825-4212.
