Documents

General Information

• THON 2014 Overall Committee Application

• THON 2014 Overall Chair Application

• THON 2013 Dancer List

  • Names, Dancer Numbers, and Organization Affiliation of all THON 2013 Dancers.

• THON 2013 Inspiration Guide

• THON 2013 Dancer Survival Guide

• THON 2013 Dancer Registration Packet

• THON Whistleblower Policy

• THON Chair Workshop I Presentation

  • PowerPoint presentation shown at THON Chair Workshop I on Tuesday, September 18th.

• THON Chair Workshop II Presentation

  • PowerPoint presented at THON Chair Workshop II with important fundraising and THON Weekend information.

• THON Chair Workshop Handout

  • Handout provided at THON Chair Workshop II with important information and dates.

• Paired & Unpaired THON 2012 Organizations

  • Lists the unpaired and paired organizations that participated in THON 2012!

• THON Manual

  • Information regarding THON's history, organizational structure, fundraising methods, events, and programs.

• THON 2013 General Pamphlet

  • A yearly printable informational pamphlet encompassing THON's mission, fundraising efforts and events.

• Four Diamonds Recycling Effort (4DRE) Directions

  • Directions on how to take part in THON's Four Diamonds Recycling Effort.

• Adopt-A-Family Application (Coming in September)

  • The Adopt-A-Family application is due in the THON Office by Thursday, September 27th at 5PM.

• Media Consent Form for Participants Under 18

• Hershey Trip Information (Coming in September)

  • This document includes information about organization Hershey Trips, such as rules, dress code, and directions.

• Organization Member File for THINK

  • You can use this template to create a file of organization member information to upload on THINK.

• THON 2013 Inspiration Guide

Donation Information

• THON Tax ID Info

  • Information for tax purposes regarding donations made to THON.  All contributions and in-kind donations are fully tax exempt.

• THON W-9 Form

  • Used by companies for tax-exempt purposes.

Fundraising Information

• THON 2013 Rulebook

  • Comprehensive Rulebook stating THON's rules, deadlines, dates and fundraising guidelines for organizations' THON's efforts.

• Organization Monthly Fundraising Report Instruction Guide

  • How-to guide for submitting your organization's mandatory Monthly Fundraising Report on THINK.

• Canvassing Information

  • Basic information regarding door-to-door solicitation tips and helpful practices to ensure a safe and successful canvassing trip for organizations.

• Donor Appreciation Guide

  • Tips on how to properly thank donors and foster relationships with them for the future.

Alternative Fundraisers

• Alternative Fundraiser Planning Guide

  • A helpful guide for planning a successful Alternative Fundraiser.

• Physical Activity Waiver

• Bake Sale Application

  • These forms must be completed and uploaded to THINK as well as emailed to this address at least 7 days before the event.

• Alternative Fundraising Report for THON 2012

  • Statistics on Alternative Fundraisers help by organizations, as well as trends in fundraising over recent years.  A handy resource for brainstorming and planning Alternative Fundraisiers.

• Alternative Fundraising Data Sheet

  • The data used in the Alternative Fundraising Report for THON 2012.

• Alternative Fundraising THINK Guide

• Alternative Fundraising Guidelines

Canning

• Canning Drop-Off Guidelines

  • A visual guide to preparing money from a Canning Weekend for Canning Drop-Off.

• Canister Solicitation Letter

  • THON 2013 letter to be used by organizations in order to verify the cause and purpose of canning for businesses and municipalities.

• Canning Quiz for Organization Members

  • A quiz to be used to test organization's members on safe canning practices and educate members on canning quidelines.

• Canning Weekend Checklist

  • A comprehensive list of essentials and actions needed while preparing for a Canning Weekend, and throughout one.

• Canning Weekend Calling Script

  • A script for calling municipalities and storefronts to ask permission for solicitation.

• How to Register Canning Trips on THINK

• Safe and Effective Canning with Etiquette (PDF Link) (PPT Link)

  • A PowerPoint to share with organization Members with tips on how to avoid penalizations for improper canning.

• Canning in Pittsburgh

  • Please download and read this document if you plan to use a location within Pittsburgh, PA as a canning location.

THONvelopes

• How to build the perfect THONvelope

  • Reference this when putting together THONvelopes to make sure that everything is properly constructed!

• THONvelope Letter - Independent Dancers

  • A template letter to potential donors from an Independent Dancer.

• THONvelope Letter - Organizations

  • A template letter to potential donors from an organization member.

THON Weekend Information

• THON Weekend Bus Parking

• Entrance Plan Map

• Directions to THON at the Bryce Jordan Center

  • Direction from major parts of the Northeast to the BJC.

• THON Weekend Parking Map

  • Map of where to park in regards to specific areas surrounding the BJC.

• THON Weekend Guide for Organization THON Chairs

  • Preparatory guide for THON Chairs regarding THON Weekend dates and deadlines.

Merchandise Documents

• Merchandise in the Rulebook 

• Approved Vendors

Commonwealth Campuses

• Canning Weekend Fax Cover Sheet

  • Commonwealth Campuses use this cover sheet on their fax of the copy of their check or check request after each Canning Weekend to report their fundraising to Finance. 

• Commonwealth Finance Guides

  • Guidelines of fundraising and finance protocol for Commonwealth Campuses.