Support Dogs on Deployment in our Quest to Be the Best in the 2016 Veterans Charity Challenge 4
Dogs on Deployment will again this year participate in the upcoming Veterans Charity Challenge 4, which launches May 25th at 12pm ET, and runs through July 6th at 1:59:59pm ET. It is our hope, according to Dogs on Deployment President and Co-Founder, Alisa Johnson that DoD comes in first place in 2016 and meets the goal of raising over $40,000 (what’s that? – do I hear $50,000?!) to directly benefit the Pet Chit Financial Assistance Program. Our successful Pet Chit program strives to keep military families together with their pets. Dogs on Deployment came in second place the last two years it participated in this friendly competition.
The Veterans Charity Challenge 4 (VCC4) is an online fundraising challenge created and hosted by Craigslist founder and philanthropist Craig Newmark. His efforts have already significantly helped to raise both money and awareness for organizations benefitting America’s heroes, including military members and their families. Through the VCC4 and his charity, craigconnects, Mr. Newmark has pledged to give a total of $50,000 to a variety of nonprofit organizations. Follow this link for more information. https://www.crowdrise.com/veteranscharitychallenge4
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
The organization that succeeds in raising the most money during the fundraiser will be awarded additional big money prizes!
- First place receives $20,000
- Second place receives $10,000
- Third place receives $5,000
- Fourth place receives $2,500
- Fifth place receives $1,000
Dogs on Deployment raised $32,800 in 2014 and $31,266 in 2015, coming in second place both years. Those are impressive numbers for sure, but the Veterans Charity Challenge is our one and only fundraising campaign of the year! Our goal is to raise $40,000 in 2016 and get first place bonus money.
- Any monies raised are 100% tax-exempt donations.
- Total money raised goes directly to supporting Dogs on Deployment’s foster network and our Pet Chit Program.
- People can contribute locally through their local DoD chapters; and
- Anyone can fundraise for Dogs on Deployment by joining the team.
There are prizes for the top fundraising teams! BONUS CHALLENGES to win too!!
But Wait, … There’s More!
In addition to the overall prizes, there are bonus challenges we can win. Bonus challenges take place at different intervals during the overall competition and represent an additional opportunity to show support of Dogs on Deployment.
BONUS CHALLENGE #1: MAY 25 – MAY 31
The organization that raises the most online this week will win $1,500.
BONUS CHALLENGE #2: MAY 31 – JUNE 7
Every organization that raises at least $500 this week will be entered to win $1,500. And, there will be 2 winners.
BONUS CHALLENGE #3: JUNE 7 – JUNE 14
The two organizations that raise the most online this week will play Rock, Paper, Scissors. The organization that wins Rock, Paper, Scissors gets $1,000 and the organization that does not win gets $500.
BONUS CHALLENGE #4: JUNE 14 – JUNE 21
Every charity that raises at least $200 online this week will get entered to win $200. There will be 10 winners.
BONUS CHALLENGE #5: JUNE 21 – JUNE 28
The top four organizations to raise the most online this week each will each win $500.
BONUS CHALLENGE #6: JUNE 28 – JULY 6
Raise at least $1,500 online this week for a chance to win $1,500.
Quit Barking and Sign Me Up!
The Dogs on Deployment Page fundraising page through which donations can be made is:
Stay tuned — DoD will post updates when the challenge gets underway.
