Byrne Foundation Matching Challenge
We are thrilled to announce that the Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation has offered a $100,000 challenge. This means everyone has a chance to double their impact!
“I’ve got the music in me!” Gear Rewards
The funds you raise for Sing & Play 30 for 30 support music making across the Upper Valley. To thank you for your efforts, and to celebrate your fundraising milestones, we’re pleased to share ‘I’ve got the music in me’ Gear Rewards! So aim high and enjoy your one-of-a-kind ‘I’ve got the music in me’ gear!
Fundraising Amount / ‘I’ve got the music’ Gear Reward
First 75 people to sign up with at least one sponsor – ‘I’ve got the music in me’ Insulated Grocery Bag
$30 – ‘I’ve got the music in me’ Executive Pen
$130 – ‘I’ve got the music in me’ Tote Bag with Zipper Top
$300 – ‘I’ve got the music in me’ 20 oz. Stainless Steel Tumbler
$1,000+ – Choice of custom UVMC jacket, fleece or hoody
Fundraising Tips
When you fundraise for Sing & Play 30 for 30, you support people, programs, instruments, and facilities that help people make music across the Upper Valley.
Whether you’re new to fundraising or a seasoned professional, we’re here to help. See some of our top fundraising tips below.
Tip #1: Leverage your participant center
When you register for Sing & Play 30 for 30, you’ll automatically receive a personalized participant center with resources to help you fundraise. Including:
- A customizable Sing & Play Personal Fundraising Page
- Sample messages to request donations and to follow up to say thank you
- Teams: You also get a customizable team fundraising page.
Tip #2: Share your story
Sharing the story of what music means to you is the best way to increase your fundraising. By adding your story and some photos to your fundraising page, you’ll engage potential donors in a personal and effective way. You can even update your page as you get ready to sing or play and get your sponsors excited about all the music we’re going to make!
Teams: Share the story of why you decided to start your team, and what motivates you to keep singing and playing!
Tip #3: Mention the Byrne Foundation Match
We are thrilled to announce that the Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation has offered a $100,000 challenge. This means everyone has a chance to double their impact!
Tip #4: Let Facebook (or other social channels) do the work!
Social media is the fastest and easiest way to build momentum and reach your fundraising goals. Post everywhere! Social media is a great way to ask for donations to a broad audience, share why you’re participating in Sing & Play 30 for 30, and encourage others to participate. Simply copy your personal page URL and paste it into a post on the social media platform of your choice. Need help getting your URL? Check out Tip #5 below.
When you post about Sing & Play 30 for 30 on your social channels, please use our hashtags! #singandplay30for30 #UVMCsingandplay
Also please tag us @UpperValleyMusic on Facebook and @uppervalleymusiccenter on Instagram to add more visibility to your posts.
Tip #5: Use your URL
Share your Personal Page URL with everyone and anyone. Post it on social, text it to friends, even add it to your email signature all to help get the word out!
To find your Personal Page URL, go to the Sing & Play homepage and scroll to where it says “Search for a Participant or Team.”
Enter your name there and click the “Go” button.
Click on your name in the search results and copy the whole URL at the top of your Personal Page. This link is specific to YOU!
Teams: You can also use your team URL to help people find your team’s fundraising page.
Tip #6: Use company matching gifts!
Many employers match funds for charitable causes. Request the necessary paperwork from your employer to get started. If you need to send us paperwork, please send it to:
Upper Valley Music Center
PO Box 826
Lebanon, NH 03766
Upper Valley Music Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, tax ID #03-0345579.
If you need verification from us or any additional documentation, please contact us by either calling (603) 448-1642 or emailing info@uvmusic.org.