Birdies for Charity is a pledge based fundraising program designed to give charities and schools the opportunity to raise funds by generating contributions based on the number of birdies made by Champions Tour Players at the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• There are NO risks for your organization and NO out of pocket expenses or fees
• All administrative costs will be handled by the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic
• All billing and collection will be handled by the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic
• Each participating organization will receive 100% of their collected donations
• This is a FREE program for registered 501c3 organizations including charities, school bands, athletic teams and booster clubs
• Be one of the top earning charities and win BONUS BUCKS
• A “birdie” is one stroke better than “par”, which is the normal expected score
• It is expected that 700-800 birdies will made at by the Champions Tour Players
• One $0.02 pledge would equal $14.00 for your organization (based on 800 birdies)
• Each participating organization will receive 50 Free Good‐Any‐One‐Day Tickets that can e used as an incentive
• Donors can try to “Guess the Birdies” made and could win the Grand Prize
2012 Goal: $50,000
Pledge Period Dates: January 16 ‐ April 15, 2012
Tournament Dates: March 19 – 25, 2012
Website: www.2012mgrc.com/birdies‐for‐charity
Average Birdie Amount: 700-800
Minimum Pledge Amount: $0.02 per birdie
Minimum Flat Donation: $10
Deadline for pledges and flat donations: April 15, 2012
Deadline for Collection: June 1, 2012
To Sign Up: Fill out the Commitment Form on the next page and return to Kristen Livingston
Bonus Bucks: Based on Collected Amount
1st Place Charity ‐ Match up to $7,500
2nd Place Charity ‐ Match up to $5,000
3rd Place Charity ‐ Match up to $2,500
Birdies for Charity Contact:
Kristen Livingston – Marketing Coordinator
Phone: 228.896.6365; Fax: 228‐896‐6366
Email: klivingston@brunoeventteam.com
Please fill out this form if your organization would like to participate in the Birdies for Charity Program conducted by the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic.
*A copy of your IRS non‐profit determination letter must accompany registration form*
Charity Name: (please print) _____________________________________________________________
Main Contact:__________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ______________________
Phone Number: ______________________________________ Fax: ______________________________
E‐mail Address:_________________________________________________________________________
Charity Website:________________________________________________________________________
Tax ID#:_______________________________________________________________________________
Please complete form and return to:
Kristen Livingston
Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic
11975 Seaway Road, Suite A228
Gulfport, MS 39503
Fax (228) 896‐6366 klivingston@brunoeventteam.com