Is your nonprofit looking for a unique event to take your fundraising to the next level? Consider adding a duck race to your fundraising plans! A rubber duck race allows your nonprofit to break away from the same old fundraisers allowing for a broader reach of your organization’s message. What is a Rubber Duck Race? A duck race is a …
180,000 Ducks Ready For the 24th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta
All ducks are on deck for the 24th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta this weekend in Cincinnati, OH! 180,000 of our ducks (yes, you read right, nearly 200k ducks) will be dropped in the Ohio River to raise money for Freestore Foodbank. Freestore Foodbank provides emergency food and services to children and families with an ultimate goal of creating stability and self-reliance …
Double the Ducks for Kiwanis Club of Tampa
The ducks are making their way back to sunny, Tampa, Florida for their 2nd duck race this Saturday! Last year, the Kiwanis Club of Tampa ‘s inaugural The Incredible Duck Race exceeded their original goal of 5,000 ducks and sold just over 7,400. This year, they have set a goal of 10,000 ducks to raise more money for The Tampa Kiwanis Club Foundation. The foundation …
60,000 Derby Ducks in the Windy City
Tomorrow, 60,000 rubber ducks will make a splash in Downtown Chicago for the 13th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby! The duck race has been a staple fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois and raised over $300,000 last year for their athletes. All proceeds benefit more than 23,000 athletes and approximately 20,000 Young Athletes across Illinois, to allow the athletes to participate in the …
Fun Ways to Promote Your Rubber Duck Race
Rubber ducks are fun and your duck race promotions should be too! Check out these ideas for some fun ways to promote your rubber duck race. Duck Balloon Selfie Contest Encourage people in your community to take a duck selfie with your duck balloon using a hashtag. People who post pictures on social media are entered into a weekly drawing. …
FAQ’s about GAME’s Rubber Duck Race Fundraiser
There is a lot more to the duck race than yellow rubber ducks with sunglasses racing down a waterway to raise funds for fantastic nonprofit organizations. Here is a list of FAQ’s about GAME’s rubber duck race fundraiser that we get asked from time to time from potential nonprofit partners. FAQ’s about GAME’s Rubber Duck Race Fundraiser What is a rubber …
2017 Racer Conference Highlights – Staying Relevant
Our blog, 2017 Racer Conference Highlights – Staying Relevant is the first in a blog series highlighting tips from our Racer Conference in Scottsdale which we hosted in January of 2017. Besides learning from our guest speakers, we had some open forum discussions to allow everyone to share their success stories and get new ideas. Our blog this week …
Duck Race New Year’s Resolutions for 2017
Happy New Year racers! With just a few days left of 2016, it’s time to start thinking about your resolutions for 2017. Resolutions are all about making yourself better – but why can’t that include your nonprofit? Pick a few resolutions that we have listed down below that resonate with you and incorporate them in your duck race planning for …
Holiday Rubber Duck Race Promotion Ideas
Keep the Rubber Ducks on everyone’s minds throughout the year by celebrating holidays. Here is a list of holiday rubber duck race promotion ideas that you can implement throughout the year. Valentine’s Day Show some ducky love to your sponsors and send out a Quacky Valentine or cookies. You can also use valentines as a Save the Date for your …
28th Annual Mid-Columbia Duck Race This Weekend
28th Annual Mid-Columbia Duck Race The 28th Annual Mid-Columbia Duck Race this weekend returns to Kennewick, WA on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Hosted by the Tri-Cities Rotary, duck race fans can enjoy vendors, hot dogs, bounce houses and more! Goodie bags will be given out for the first 150 children attending the race! A total of 40,000 Derby Ducks will splash down …