Dash to a Great Future

2021 Dash Details 

Join Club Blue as they Dash to a Great Future to benefit the more than 4,700 youth who walk through the doors of a Middle Tennessee Boys & Girls Club each year. Supporters who participate will compete in a month-long, peer-to-peer fundraising campaign to raise essential funds to help youth learn about the world around them, live a healthy lifestyle, and become leaders among their peers and in the community.

Last year those who fundraised for Dash raised $33,000 to benefit BGCMT youth.

 

Join us for Back to the 90's, our Dash kickoff party!

Open to Club Blue members and their guests, our Dash kickoff party is one you don't want to miss. We're going back to the 90s, complete with big chains and even bigger cell phones, at Fat Bottom Brewing on August 11th from 6-8pm. Tickets are $10, which includes drinks, food, music, and fun, and 100% of proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. Get your tickets below!

How Does It Work?

Dash to a Great Future is a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign that benefits BGCMT. It kicks off August 11 and concludes September 14. Fundraisers, also known as “Dashers,” raise funds while competing for prizes and working towards “graduation” ($1,000+ raised).

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Concept

Dash to a Great Future is a peer-to-peer fundraiser, which means you will leverage your friends and family to help you graduate. However, you will not be alone! You will be provided with a playbook that provides you with social media content, photos, statistics, and sample appeals to help make the process of fundraising a breeze.

Earn 'Scholarships'

Throughout the campaign, you will have opportunities to earn 'scholarships,' i.e. dollars that go toward your fundraising total. Earning a scholarship will bring you one step closer to graduation and being our top fundraiser! Scholarships are made possible by our generous donors.

Campaign Kickoff

Dashers, Club Blue members, and guests are all invited to our Back2School Bash where you will meet some of the youth you are raising money to support and have an opportunity to meet fellow fundraisers. You’ll also have a chance to win ‘scholarships’ which will increase your total dollars raised and your chance of being the top fundraiser. This will be a great time to get familiar with the mission and take photos to use throughout the campaign!

Graduation Party

The campaign culminates in a ‘graduation party,’ which is a time to recognize and celebrate our fundraisers, announce our graduates (i.e. those who raise at least $1,000), and thank supporters. We will also award prizes to our top fundraisers. This party is for Dashers only--and you don't want to miss it!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

What is Club Blue?

Club Blue is a philanthropic community comprised of young professionals (ages 21-40) that live or work in Middle Tennessee. Club Blue members have access to coordinated volunteer opportunities, professional development seminars with Middle Tennessee leaders, and networking events. Our vision is, “To build a thriving philanthropic community that is committed to long-term investment in the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee and the lives of young people.”

Club Blue members give at least $25 per month; this monthly fee covers the annual membership fee for one youth and helps BGCMT honor its commitment that no child or family is ever turned away because of their inability to pay.

To learn more about Club Blue, go here. To join Club Blue, go here.

Do I have to be a Club Blue member to participate in Dash to a Great Future?

No; you do not have to be a Club Blue member to participate in Dash to a Great Future. In fact, we welcome the participation of any community member or BGCMT supporter. If you have a passion for youth and helping build Great Futures, we want you to fundraise with us!

Interested in joining this year's Dash to a Great Future Event? CLICK HERE to sign up.

I want to participate. Is there a registration charge, and what are my next steps?

Great! We are excited to have you on board! There is no registration charge to participate. Please fill out the registration form HERE or Email Joslyn Jackson jjackson@bgcmt.org for more information.

I see there are two events during the fundraiser; are they mandatory?

No; these events are not mandatory but strongly encouraged.

The Back2School Bash is the kickoff for the fundraiser. During this time, you will meet some of the youth you are raising money to support and have an opportunity to play games with them. You'll also have a chance to win 'scholarships' which will increase your total dollars raised and will bring you one step closer to graduation and being our top fundraiser!

The campaign culminates in a 'graduation party,' which is a time to celebrate our fundraisers, recognize our graduates (i.e. those who raise at least $1,000), and thank our donors.

You won't want to miss these fun events!

Questions? Contact Us

Joslyn Jackson
Senior Director of Resource Development (and Club Blue member!)

jjackson@bgcmt.org