Fundraising Resources

...from your Plunge President, Beary White!

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Filming Tips

In our new virtual world, the demand for video and digital content has increased exponentially. By now, we are sure that you have the hang of video recording, but if...
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Pledge Form

Technology not your thing? Keep track of your fundraising all offline using this Pledge Form, then mail it in with your cash and check donations to Special Olympics Maryland HQ....
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Social Graphics

Use these sample social graphics and graphic templates in your fundraising campaign! Save the "Ready-to-Post Social Graphics" to your phone or computer (right-click > Save As) for a quick and...
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Where does your money go?

Let your Plunge donors know where their Plunge donations are going! All money raised through the Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge directly supports the 15,588 athletes and Unified® teammates...
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Giving Tuesday

On November 28, 2023, we’ll unite for a worldwide celebration of generosity. GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together through generosity in all its forms...
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Instagram Posts

Make your grams highlight everything from registration and donations to how you are preparing to bear the cold! Use #PlungeMD, #PlungePrep, and #BearTheCold to show off all of the cool...
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Tweets

Make your tweets about everything from registration and donations to how you are preparing for the Plunge this year! Use #PlungeMD, #PlungePrep, and #BearTheCold to show off all of the...
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Email Signature

Include our 2024 Plunge email graphic in your signature line to promote and encourage donations to your Plunge team. Hyperlink the graphic to your Plunge team's page and watch that...
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YouTube

A simple way to share your #PlungePrep or Virtual Plunge video is to use a YouTube link. Using YouTube eliminates all of the troubleshooting you may run into with large...
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Plunger Resources

Whether you are a Super Plunger, Cool Schools Plunger, Police Plunger, Corporate Plunger, or Maryland Plunger we want to make sure that you have all of the resources you need...
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Special Olympics Maryland Facts

A great way to solicit donations is to include information about where your donors' money is going! Every dollar raised from the Polar Bear Plunge directly supports the athletes of...
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Virtual Plunge Scripts

Your Virtual Plunge is not required to have any words in it (other than "BRRRRRR!"), but if you want to include a brief introduction prior to you bearing the cold,...
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Facebook Posts

Make your Facebook posts about everything from registration and donations to how you are preparing to plunge this year! Use #PlungeMD, #PlungePrep, and #BearTheCold to show off all of the...
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Maryland Plunger Resources

As a Maryland Plunger, we want to make sure you have all of the resources you need to be successful with your fundraising campaign. Be sure to check out all...
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Police Plunger Resources

As a Police Plunger, we want to make sure you have all of the resources you need to be successful with your fundraising campaign. Be sure to check out all...
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Spectator Waiver

Are you plunging in-person and want to bring your own personal photographer and towel holder? Great! Just make sure that you have them download, print, and sign our Plunge Spectator...
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Beary Bulletin

Each week our team will send you a few resources to enhance your Virtual Plunge experience, help you reach your fundraising goal, and most importantly show you where your efforts...
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Virtual Backgrounds

If you are like us, you are still spending hours on Zoom, Teams, Google, Skype, etc. every day. The new virtual world is a perfect place to plug your Plunge....
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Sick Note

The best cure for the winter blues is a dip in the bay! Share your “sick note” with your family and friends. Download your "prescription" today! Download
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Cool Schools Plunger Resources

As a Cool Schools Plunger, we want to make sure you have all of the resources you need to be successful with your fundraising campaign. Be sure to check out...
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Team Captain Resources

Beary heard our Plungers wanted some team captain specific resources, so here you are. Some resources to help you encourage others to join your team, and help light a fire...
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Virtual Plunge Options

We are ready for the 28th annual Polar Bear Plunge virtual or in-person. The Special Olympics Maryland team will keep the Maryland tradition alive this February by still offering a...
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Video Editing Tips

If you have recorded a very long video and need to trim it into shorter clips for social or get rid of unwanted parts of a video, you can follow...
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Donation Grid

Do you have a great Instagram following? If so, utilize our Donation Grid on your Instagram story to raise $100 for your Plunge! Step 1: Add your Plunge fundraising page...
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Letterhead

Use this official Plunge letterhead to pass out to friends, family, local businesses… anyone who might be interested in supporting your efforts! Download
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Plunge Waiver

Print out and sign your Plunge Waiver now and skip the lines at Plunge. Each plunger needs to have a printed and signed waiver to bear the icy waters of...
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Editable Handouts

These flyers are 8.5 by 5 inches and can be customized for your team. These are great for promoting your team in public areas or around the town so that...
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Business Cards

Everyone in the working world knows how important a business card is for building connections! Use these Plunger Cards to build your fundraising network and direct your donors and future...
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Sample Email

Let's start spreading the word! Email is a great tool to ask others to pledge their support and we have a few messages for you to work from. A few...
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How to execute a Virtual Plunge

There is no right or wrong way to execute your Virtual Plunge. The main goals are to raise money in support of the 15,588 athletes and Unified® teammates of Special...
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Donor Receipts

The most important practice of fundraising is to thank your donors! These cards are a quick and easy way to say “Thank You” and provide a receipt for their charitable...
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Promotional Posters

Beary worked hard on creating these bold, fun promotional posters for you guys. There are 3 versions to choose from and all are sized at 8.5 by 14 inches so...
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Corporate Plunger Resources

As a Corporate Plunger, we want to make sure you have all of the resources you need to be successful with your fundraising campaign. Be sure to check out all...
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Dollar Donations

Use dollar donations to help reach your fundraising goal! When fundraising, remember that donors are not able to give medium to large donations to your campaign no matter how dedicated...
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Classy for Facebook

** ATTENTION 2024 PLUNGERS ** If you used the Classy for Facebook integration for the 2023 or 2022 Plunge, you will most likely have to renew the Special Olympics Maryland...
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Matching Gifts

Many companies generously offer to match their employees’ charitable contributions. Some even provide matching funds to support employee volunteer hours. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and...

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