Fundraising
For the past 30 years the Ottawa Race Weekend (ORW) has made benevolence part of its mission, allowing the event to be used as a fundraising platform by a variety of charitable organizations. These organizations recruit participants to take part in the ORW events, who then raise pledges and create awareness to their cause throughout the Weekend.
The following is a list of criteria for charity designation:
- The ORW Board of Directors will designate one charity as the Official Local Charity and one as the Official National Charity. The 2009 charities were the Ottawa Hospital Foundation (local) and the Canadian Athletes Now Fund (national).
- All other charities that wish to participate will be listed as either a Destination Charity or an Endorsed Charity.
- Destination Charities are those that bring over 100 runners to participate in the ORW events. Destination charities that do not meet the minimum target of 100 runners will not receive a complimentary booth.
- Endorsed Charities are any other smaller charitable groups using the ORW to raise pledges. These organizations will be listed on our web site with a hyperlink.
All charitable groups are required to register with us prior to joining our list.
To register with the ORW as a Destination or Endorsed Charity please click here to apply for charity status and send to ORW by email (info@runottawa.ca) or by fax (613-234-5880).
Sorry but we have reached our limit for Endorsed Charities. Please re-submit again next year commencing October 2010. If you meet the requirements of having over 100 runners and would like to be listed as a “Destination Charity” please call 613-234-2221
All charitable groups are required to submit a follow-up report to the ORW specifying the number of participants who entered and the amount of funds raised.
| Benefits | Official Charities | Destination Charities | Endorsed Charities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations through online race registration | Yes | ||
| Media conference participation | Yes | ||
| Able to submit registrations and entry fees for fundraisers at guaranteed early bird rate | Yes | Yes | |
| Tent space at Festival Plaza. | Yes | Yes | |
| Opportunity to staff at Water Station | Yes | Yes | |
| Reciprocal links on the ORW website | Yes (prominent) | Yes (with logo) | Yes |
*****All Charities are required to report the amount of funds raised to the ORW by June 25th.
Benefit Deadlines:
Entry Fees
Groups who wish to collect race registrations from participants must submit a master list with entry fees to the ORW no later than May 1st each year. The entry fee for these groups will be fixed at the early bird rate.
Tent
Space is available for a tent on site at the Start/Finish Area (Festival Plaza). Charities must make their own arrangements for the tent, including any costs, and must confirm intention to use the space with the ORW by May 1st each year.
Water Station
Destination charities have the opportunity to coordinate a water station along the route. A water station coordinator must be provided to the ORW water station coordinator and a minimum of 30 volunteers must be provided. Intent to coordinate a water station must be conveyed to the ORW prior to March 15th. The water station may be decorated as desired by the organizing charity providing there is no conflict with ORW sponsors.
Please Note:
Designated Destination and Endorsed charities should contact the ORW for guidelines on posting event logos on their website.
For more information please contact Jim Robinson at 613-234-2221 or info@runottawa.ca.
