What a charity runner looks like in 2023 and how you can recruit them…
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Talk Details
Running events have long been the bedrock of community fundraising for charities in the UK, but is it getting tougher and tougher to get people signed up to events….or are you just looking in the wrong place?
In this session Marc will outline the profile of a charity runner, and how this has changed since the pre-pandemic times.
With expert analysis of the charity market, Marc will not only be highlighting the races that are performing well, but also giving you insight in to how you can get involved with these races (at no risk), and make the most of the next 12 months.
Working with hundreds of charities and events on a daily basis, ‘Run for Charity’ have access to a wealth of data and will be sharing all of the vital insights to help with your 2023-24 recruitment.
Key learings from this session:
- The profile of a charity runner in 2023
- What you should be offering them
- How you can recruit them
Speakers
Marc Roby
Chief Executive Officer
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