Birdies For Tampa Bay Charities
Funding Amount
15% bonus on pledges up to $1.5 million in charitable pledges
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Birdies For Tampa Bay Charities
Funder: Copperhead Charities, Inc. (through Valspar Championship)
Geographic Scope: Tampa Bay area, Florida
Program Type: Pledge-based fundraising program for grassroots charities
Overview
A fundraising program aimed at grassroots charities and community organizations. Participating charities collect pledges between now and the tournament (held March 9-15 annually) based on the number of birdies made by professional golfers in the Valspar Championship. The tournament boosts pledges by 15% (increased from 10% in previous years). For example, a $100 pledge nets the sponsoring charity $115.- Tournament bonus paid on the first $1.5 million in charitable pledges (increased from $1 million)
- Program is designed for school and youth groups
- The tournament handles all paperwork and bookkeeping once pledge cards are collected
- Perfect for grassroots organizations seeking fundraising support
Key Details
- Tampa Bay area, Florida
Geographic Focus
- Birdies Coordinator: Doug Laseter
- Phone: 727-942-5566
- Email: dlaseter@thecopperheads.org
- Website: ValsparChampionship.com
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Contact the Birdies Coordinator to express interest in participating
- Doug Laseter: 727-942-5566 or dlaseter@thecopperheads.org
2. Obtain pledge cards from the tournament
3. Collect pledges from supporters based on number of birdies made during tournament
- Pledges collected between now and March tournament dates
4. Submit completed pledge cards to tournament (tournament handles all paperwork and bookkeeping)
5. Tournament processes pledges and applies 15% bonus
6. Charity receives payment based on birdies made plus 15% bonus
- Organization must be a registered charity or community group
- Must be able to collect and submit pledge cards
- Tournament handles administrative details after pledge collection
Key Requirements
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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