Fundraising resources

Register to Fundraise

Click here to register as a Participant for Dance Marathon at LSU 2022 and begin your fundraising journey! All the money you raise will go directly to helping the children of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Your efforts are vital to the success of our program. Any amount, no matter how big or small, makes a massive impact on the lives of so many.

How to Fundraise

All of the money you raise will go directly to helping the children of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Your efforts are vital to the fundraising success of Dance Marathon at LSU, and any amount, no matter how big or small, makes a massive impact in the lives of so many.

Canning 101

• Canning is one of the easiest and most profitable ways to reach your fundraising goal. Our Fundraising Team contacts local businesses for permission to stand outside the entrances and exits with Dance Marathon at LSU cans. Participants can sign up for specific canning “shifts” to ask customers to contribute their spare change to Dance Marathon as they enter and leave the business. A canning shift usually lasts for 1 hour on a Friday and 2 hours on a Saturday and Sunday.

• While canning, make sure to keep your energy up! A quick “pitch” as people pass can catch their attention. Always thank the customers and be as polite and enthusiastic as possible.

To get some tips and tricks on how to can, watch the video below!

Concessions 101

• Concessions is a fun and easy way to hangout with your friends and still make money for OLOL Children's Hospital! Our Fundraising Team works with the concessions company for all of LSU’s sporting events to provide an opportunity for Leadership and Participants to fundraise by running a concessions stand.
• Below are links for leadership and participants to sign up for concessions and a concessions guide for more information!

Sending D'Mails

Sending emails to potential donors is a fast and easy way to fundraise. When you send a D’Mail, you can do it one of two ways:

1. Send the email through your personal email account.
2. Send an email through Donor Drive.

In general, when sending an email to potential donors, make sure to introduce yourself and explain what you’re raising money for. Explain what Dance Marathon is and where their money is going. Why is Dance Marathon important to you, why do you participate in DM; these are all good things to include.

When you send an email through Donor Drive, you can either send a pre-typed template or personalize your message. When you send an email this way, your Donor Drive fundraising link is automatically included in your email.

Sponsor a Participant

Contacting businesses can be a great way to reach your fundraising goals. Businesses are often willing and able to donate to you, and are a great way to interact with the Baton Rouge community. You can use the template provided to give to potential sponsors and to personalize as you go.