Join a phenomenal network of women making a difference
Enter the inaugural 2011 SASSI Awards
What are the SASSI awards?
The SASSI awards recognise the incredible efforts of the individuals, groups and workplaces raising money for Life Changing Experiences Foundation to fund the SISTER2sister Program. Award recipients will be required to attend the SASSI Awards luncheon in July 2012.
How to register for the SASSI awards?
To be eligible for the SASSI awards you need to follow these simple steps
- Register your team for the SASSI Challenge-entries open the 1st of July 2011
- Invite members to join your SASSI fundraising team and assign a team leader
- Come up with a name for your SASSI team
- Create a SASSI Everyday Hero fundraising page www.everydayhero.com.au and watch your thermometer grow
- Raise a minimum of $10,000 by the 30th of June 2012
- Enter the SASSI Awards by filling out the SASSI Awards Entry Form found below.
Entries close on the 30th of June 2012.
All teams who raise $10,000 and over will receive a SASSI Recognition Award which will be presented at the SASSI Awards luncheon in July 2012. Additional awards will be presented at the event in the following categories.
Award categories
- Most money raised overall (matched dollar for dollar)
- Most money raised overall (not matched dollar for dollar)
- Most money raised by one individual
- Most money raised by a single fundraising event
- Most innovative fundraising event/concept
- Most outstanding teamwork, leader or individual
How the awards will be judged
An independent panel of judges will decide on the winners of each of the categories and teams/individuals may be asked to submit additional information if required. A press release announcing the winners of the SASSI awards will be sent to media after the event so you/your team may be required for interviews and photographs.
The SASSI Mission
To raise the necessary funds for the future self sustainability of the SISTER2sister Program.
The SASSI Challenge
The SASSI challenge is a friendly competition involving teams who get together to raise a target of $10,000 within a 12 month period. Our goal is to raise $200,000 by June 30th 2012.
How can I raise that amount of money?
It’s easy.
- Create fun events that benefit your business/workplace
- Organise a series of networking events for you and your clients to attend and hold a raffle and silent auction
- Hold a raffle at already existing events
- Hold a fundraising trivia challenge night (we usually raise $10,000-$15,000 in one night with our fundraising model…ask us how)
- Hold a private movie screening night at a charity rate and charge the normal price or more
- Hold an auction utilizing the skills and time of your team
- Cook a three course meal for two for the highest bidder
- Offer free coaching sessions in XXX for the highest bidder
- Clean the house of the highest bidder
- Walk a dog for the week for the highest bidder
- Ask your workplace to match the money you raise dollar for dollar
- Sell our charity merchandise
- Set yourself a team challenge and ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you through your Every Day Hero fundraising page
We have some incredibly effective fundraising ideas which we would love to share with you so please call Marnee or Jessica on 9211 9129 to find out more.
Benefits for your business/team?
- Team Building
- Motivating your team
- Leadership development
- Community spirit
- $10,000 covers the cost for a Big and Little Sister match for the 12 month SISTER2sister Program so you and your team will be invited to meet your Big and Little Sister at our Butterfly Bootcamp Ceremony in April 2012.
Why SASSI was formed
SASSI (Sisters Aiding SISTER2Sister Initiative) was formed to embrace a phenomenal group of professional women in Sydney’s Corporate and Business Community wishing to support the SISTER2sister Program. Each year Life Changing Experiences Foundation has an overwhelming number of applications for Big Sister Mentors, but unfortunately, we are limited by a lack of funding for the number accepted into each 12 month program.
Fortunately, fundraising opportunities in the wider community are abundant and SASSI was formed to embrace these opportunities by providing a vehicle to engage the amazing women (and men) who contact us daily wishing to help. This innovative and unique network opportunity costs nothing except your precious time, skill and “can do” attitude. Like the SISTER2sister Program, SASSI is a reflection of the wonderful people involved in our foundation.
About the SISTER2sister Program
The SISTER2sister Program is a 12 month mentoring and personal development program aiding teenage girls who have suffered/are suffering due to circumstances out of their control. This innovative and unique program provides them with support, inspiration and opportunity. Each girl (Little Sister) is matched with a successful women from the community who becomes a Big Sister Mentor and role model. Big Sister Mentors support their Little Sisters to overcome obstacles, set goals and focus on their bright future. The program starts with a 4 day Butterfly Bootcamp and is followed by monthly risk management workshops and Life Changing Experiences, all of which are attended by up to 50 Little Sisters and 50 Big Sister Mentors. Our professional training, highly structured program and strong support network is why our program is attractive to busy successful women. The results of the program are phenomenal; therefore we are committed to raise the necessary funds to ensure the continuation of this wonderful program.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to join the SASSI Challenge?
- Corporations, businesses and workplaces
- Community groups such as Rotary and Schools
- Individuals
- Friends and families
- Females and males
How many members should I have on my team?
SASSI teams are generally a group of approximately 10 members who work together, but your SASSI team can be as big or small as you want it. The end result is that each SASSI team raises $10,000 by June 30th so the more help you can get the easier it will be to fundraise and hit your target! Although this is supporting a program that supports young women…there is no reason why male members can’t join in too.
How often do we meet and where?
It is entirely up to you how often you and your team want to meet. It is recommended that you set the dates for the year in advance so that you can give as much notice to your members as possible. You might like to meet more regularly at the beginning until your team leader has established and assigned roles and the team has set the fundraising calendar for the year. The venue for meetings is decided upon by the team.
How do we keep a track of how much money we have raised?
All monies raised need to be deposited through your Everyday Hero fundraising page. This will keep an accurate record of all monies donated and will process automatic tax receipts.
