[EP #8] April Wrap Up

April Updates Peer To Peer Resource Links:https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/peertopeerfundraisingRaffle link https://form.jotform.com/DSDN/dsdn-spring-raffle--2026April challenges Get your first donation in AprilRaise $50+ this monthZoom call attendeesSNEAK PEEK: May challenge $121 raised in May, get in the running to LEVEL UP to next fundraising prize!Share about spring raffle and send proof in email or in appMAY IDEASDSDN Day - May 1$5 Connection donations!Calendar - DONATE THE DAY template https://canva.link/77u4vssctg2tkn5Check out the podcast resources HERE

 Updates and Super Bowl Squares  (December 2025)Peer To Peer Resource Links:https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/peertopeerfundraisingFundraiser Agreementhttps://form.jotform.com/DSDN/fy2026-dsdn-fundraising-agreementNovember Challenge Winners [3:30]Shana JonesAmy Esteves HawryloDecember Challenges [6:05]Get a friend or family member to start an NFG page - both in a drawing for a $50 creditRaise at least $121 in December Rock On 3.21™ Campaign Updates [8:55]Podcast Ep #6More info: https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/rockon321SuperBowl Squares with Guest: Jenness Stock [15:55]Info to check out:https://www.superbowlsquares.org/how-to-playhttps://www.si.com/nfl/how-do-super-bowl-squares-workCheck with local and state laws around SquaresConsider starting 2-3 weeks beforeCreate Grid and number 1-100Do not put scores across the top and bottom until after all the squares are filledSell squaresRandomly assign scores across the top row and first column with each corresponding teamSet payout amounts and timeline of gameConsider Final score not 4th quarter (in case of OT)Check out the podcast resources HERE

Listen in as Jen and Melissa talk about our newest campaign- Rock On 3.21™!Honor every step of the Down syndrome journey with DSDN one funky sock at a time!  This World Down Syndrome Day we invite you to stand together with DSDN to honor and acknowledge all of the people with Down syndrome in our communities. We celebrate on and around 3/21 because it represents trisomy 21, which is 3 copies of the 21st chromosome- so March 21 is our day!Let DSDN help you advocate and spread awareness in your local classrooms and communities through our Rock On 3.21 sock boxes. Options available with or without extra swag will ensure you are all set for WDSD 2026! More info: https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/rockon321Place orders here: https://form.jotform.com/DSDN/2026-rock-on-321-boxes-campaignCheck out the podcast resources HERE

November Updates, Giving Tuesday (November 2025)Peer To Peer Resource Links:https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/peertopeerfundraisingGiving Tuesday [7:02}SAMPLE LETTERS/POSTSGRAPHICSIDEASCompany Matches with Guest Dan B. [14:14}DSDN INFOSearch the Database For Employee MatchesCheck out the podcast resources HERE

*Click HERE for resources and links included in this episode.EPISODE 4: What does DSDN do with the funds raised? Guest: Melissa Shutwell, DSDN Executive DirectorCheck out the podcast resources HERE

*Click HERE for resources and links included in this episode.BONUS EPISODE: Fundraising with RaiseRightSubmit Fall Raffle submissions here: https://www.jotform.com/form/252928226105152 by November 16.  Raffle goes live November 17!Check out the podcast resources HERE

*Click HERE for resources and links included in this episode.BONUS EPISODE: Fundraising with RaiseRightHow to:Go to RaiseRight https://www.raiseright.com/resources/participant/start-earning/ Use DSDN's RaiseRight enrollment code: 9S1SWI9EXJ3L to be sure you get credit through DSDNCheck out the podcast resources HERE

*Click HERE for resources and links included in this episode.EPISODE 3: Rock On 3.21™ Boxes, October Winners and Christine's Cookies!Monthly Winners [3:30]Congrats Kerrie O. and Jeff D.!Raffle- submissions due by November 15 [8:45]https://form.jotform.com/DSDN/fall-2025-dsdn-raffle-submissions Rock On 3.21™ Boxes [10:45]Orders open NOW until Dec 22 https://form.jotform.com/DSDN/2026-rock-on-321-boxes-campaign Peer To Peer Resource Links [18:00]https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/peertopeerfundraisingCookie Idea [19:00]Guest: Christine WRaffle Question [36:10]https://form.jotform.com/DSDN/fall-2025-dsdn-raffle-submissions Wrap Up [39:00]Check out the podcast resources HERE

*Click HERE for resources and links included in this episode.EPISODE 2: Learn how to send in funds, raise money and get ideas for fundraisingLet us know monies are coming [2:00]https://form.jotform.com/251643796611159Peer To Peer Resource Links [8:10]https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/peertopeerfundraisingDSDN INFO [8:25]https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MbbDTxUsqaTlxIEtFmHCeVxT1dNrzCWXBBKEEEBoSZ0/edit?tab=t.0Raffle- submissions due by November 15 [10:20]https://form.jotform.com/DSDN/fall-2025-dsdn-raffle-submissions Ornament Idea [25:50]Guest: Jill BerronRock On 3.21™ WDSD Box [40:30]https://form.jotform.com/DSDN/2026-rock-on-321-boxes-campaign order until Dec 20Calendar [51:00]https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GdARlq5JWGCrAKb_IhZDm9d-8gN9qF94vo6fLnk4tEk/edit?tab=t.0 Check out the podcast resources HERE

Start Here: PODCAST RESOURCE LINKSReady to learn about how to become a fundraiser for DSDN? Listen in and check out the links here: https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/fundraisinghomebaseCreate your fundraising page here: https://dsdn.networkforgood.com/projects/253439-2025-2026-dsdn-fundraising to support new and expectant parents in our Down syndrome community.Questions? Email Jen Jacob, Peer to Peer Fundraising Director - [email protected] Check out the podcast resources HERE