Fundraising Toolkit
...from your Plunge President, Beary White!
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Email Signature
Include our 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 thermometer...
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...
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...
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....
Super Plunge Resources
As a Super 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...
Virtual Plunge Options
We are ready for the Polar Bear Plunge virtual or in-person. The Special Olympics Maryland team will keep the Maryland tradition alive in-person and still offer a Virtual Plunge option....
Cool Schools Webinars
Calling all Cool Schools Team Captains! Do you have questions about the Cool Schools Plunge? Do need help with fundraising pages? Could you use some ideas and best practices for...
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...
Promotional Posters
Beary worked hard on creating these bold, fun promotional posters for you guys. There are 8 versions to choose from, and all are sized at 8.5 by 14 inches, so...
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...
Virtual Backgrounds
Virtual backgrounds (and meetings) are here to stay whether you like it or not! Download one of our Virtual Plunge Backgrounds and use it as a conversation starter in your...
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...
Cool Schools – Goal Thermometer Poster
Beary worked hard on creating this goal thermometer to keep track and encourage your Cool Schools teams fundraising. This is sized at 8.5 by 14 inches so you can print...
Letterhead
Use this official Plunge letterhead to pass out to friends, family, local businesses… anyone who might be interested in supporting your efforts! Download
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...
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...
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...
Flyers
These Canva flyers can be customized for your team. These are great for promoting your team in public areas or around the town so that plungers can easily grab the...
Giving Tuesday
On December 1, 2026, we’ll unite for a worldwide celebration of generosity. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together through generosity in all its...
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 athletes and Unified teammates across...
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...
How to Register to Plunge
Beary White has hooked you up with a great how-to video on registering for the Plunge. The process is quick and easy – you'll be up and fundraising in no...
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...
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...
QR Codes
The QR code creation process is pretty straightforward, regardless of the device you're using. Here are two ways you can get create your QR code: How to Create a QR...
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...
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...
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...
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 athletes and Unified® teammates of Special Olympics...
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,...
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...
Beary Bulletin
Each week our team will send you a few resources to enhance your Plunge experience, help you reach your fundraising goal, and most importantly show you where your efforts are...
Cool Schools – Vital Links
Team Captains - Use this page to easily navigate through all of the resources Beary White has created for you and your Cool Schoolers. Consider this a one stop shop...
Filming Tips
In our post-pandemic 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 you...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
