Support Raising FOR INTERNS
ULTIMATE TRAINING CAMPS
Raising Money for UTC Internship
Interns play an essential role in the spiritual impact UTC has on attendees. We know the added cost of interning can initially seem daunting, but given the ministry leadership role you play at UTC you will be able to raise financial support from individuals and churches to cover these costs. Giving others the opportunity to financially invest in the ministry God has called you to is a Biblical principle used by missionaries since the apostle Paul. Additionally, financial support to interns is considered a tax-deductible donation for the giver.
When you are accepted as an intern, we will send you a support raising packet with more details, sample letters and scripts. You will get your own page that people can use to give online.
Part of the overall goal is an initial deposit of $150, due within two weeks of your acceptance email date. This guarantees your spot as an intern and goes towards registration costs. If you are committed to intern, but unable to pay the deposit at this time, we would love to have a conversation with you about your situation and make a plan for paying or raising the total.
PLEASE DO NOT CREATE A GOFUNDME PAGE as this could jeopardize your athletic eligibility!
There are two ways you can invite people to invest in this UTC experience: Digital Strategy and Letter Strategy.
See more details on each below. A combination of these two strategies can be effective. In addition, you can ask AIA staff near you to help.
Utilize email, text and social media platforms to push information out about how they can invest in this UTC experience.
Use the link to your registration page that you receive in your confirmation email for direct online giving.
Email:
Copy and paste your support letter into an email (see samples below).
Add header image at the top of this sheet. (Downloadable UTC Images sheet)
Paste in the link to your registration page.
Text message/Direct Message:
Strategy 1:
Send text messages to your family and friends in your contact list.
Text: “Hey (insert name), I just wanted to speak with you about an incredible opportunity I have this next summer. Would you consider investing in registration costs for the Athletes in Action Ultimate Training Camp? Here is a link where you can contribute (paste the link to your registration page). Thanks so much!"
Strategy 2:
Send text messages to follow up with people that you have previously mailed or emailed a support letter to.
Text: “Hey (insert name), I just wanted to follow up with you in regards to the letter I sent you. Would you consider investing in registration costs for the Athletes in Action Ultimate Training Camp this summer? Here is a link where you can contribute (paste the link to your registration page). Thanks so much!"
Instagram/Twitter:
“I have the incredible opportunity to attend the AIA Ultimate Training Camp this summer - would you consider helping? @ aiautc @athletesinaction
Paste the link to your registration page.
Upload AIA UTC Logo as a Twitter Pic
Facebook:
“I have the incredible opportunity to combine my love of athletics and my love for God by participating in the AIA Ultimate Training Camp this summer. Would you consider giving financially to help?”
Paste the link to your registration page.
You may also want to consider writing a support letter (sample and details below) and then approach former coaches and teammates, your home church or campus church, family, friends or relatives concerning their possible investment in the UTC Experience.
All checks must be made out to ATHLETES IN ACTION and NOT you, per IRS and NCAA guidelines. Please bring these checks with you and we will process them at registration. Please remember, all checks must be made out to "Athletes in Action".
HELPFUL LINKS
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