[OMS_MANAGERS] Fwd: Putting the "fun" in fundraising

Wed Jan 8 13:57:13 PST 2020

Thanks Darin - that would be wonderful :)

On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 11:18 AM W Darin Rutledge, Executive Director <
darin at downtownklamathfalls.org> wrote:

> I’ve used the app as a “visitor” a few times, and have worked with Distrx
> to take control of our district. I’m all set up, and just haven’t had a
> chance to get back to it to manage the district information, businesses,
> etc. I’ll let you know how it works!
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> *W. Darin Rutledge*
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> Klamath Falls Downtown Association
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> darin at downtownklamathfalls.org
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> *From: *OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> on
> behalf of Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance <mfda.director at gmail.com>
> *Reply-To: *Oregon Main Street program managers <
> oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> *Date: *Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11:16 AM
> *To: *Oregon Main Street program managers <
> oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> *Subject: *[OMS_MANAGERS] Fwd: Putting the "fun" in fundraising
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> Is anyone using this app?
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> From: *Main Street Mobile Network* <admin at distrx.com>
> Date: Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 11:23 AM
> Subject: Putting the "fun" in fundraising
> To: <mfda.director at gmail.com>
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> Create fun, interactive fundraisers for your Main Street
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> As you look ahead to the coming year, we hope you will include your Main
> Street’s free mobile app in your plans for community events. Many of you
> have already seen how easy it is to add your historic and art walking
> tours
> <https://distrx.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=556dfd924ad8c8df2a43f5b60&id=222afe849f&e=34dab9432a>,
> and tour participant comments show that your visitors love the ability to
> take the tour anytime they like, scroll through historic pictures and
> listen to an engaging audio narration. No need for expensive printed maps
> and brochures!
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> Now imagine that same type of engagement with fun, creative events, using
> your mobile app to make your visitors active *participants*, using their
> own mobile device for a themed scavenger or treasure hunt
> <https://distrx.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=556dfd924ad8c8df2a43f5b60&id=deb381c2e1&e=34dab9432a>
> with content you control and that you can use again whenever you like. We
> call these “*apptivities*”, and they make perfect *“funraiser$”.*
> Creative clues lead contestants to participating local merchants. When they
> arrive at each business, their phone alerts with directions to perform an
> action, answer a question or receive another piece of the puzzle, moving
> them closer to the treasure hidden somewhere in your downtown or qualifying
> them for a prize drawing. It’s a great way to drive traffic to your
> merchants and provides an opportunity to showcase their businesses.
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> You might choose to use your app for an existing event or create an
> *apptivity* completely unique to your community, one that can grow to an
> annual event. Consider a *Cupid’s Quest* for Valentine’s Day, a clever
> St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun hiding a pot of gold, solving a *Mystery on
> Main Street*, or a search for the legendary *Lost Treasure* of your Main
> Street. Whatever backstory you create, participants will enjoy playing the
> game, visiting your amazing local merchants and competing to win prizes and
> other recognition. Should you choose to charge to participate, your
> *apptivity* will be a great interactive *funraiser*, one you can repeat
> anytime you like.
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> Your mobile app is completely free for your Main Street and all of your
> local businesses. Adding *apptivities* and walking tours involves a
> one-time setup fee, then our technology brings it to life, ensuring
> participants physically visit all stops and complete all tasks, providing
> Executive Directors a list of participants. Most importantly, a fun
> interactive *apptivity* creates powerful word-of-mouth marketing for
> future events.
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> For more information on *apptivities*, *Contact Us
> <info at distrx.com?subject=I'm%20interested%20in%20apptivities&body=Please%20send%20info%20on%20apptivities>*,
> and let us help you create effective *funraiser$* for your Main Street.
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> If you haven't claimed your free mobile app, what are you waiting for?  *Contact
> us
> <info at distrx.com?subject=I%20want%20to%20claim%20my%20free%20mobile%20app&body=Please%20create%20my%20Main%20Street's%20free%20mobile%20app.%20I'm%20ready%20to%20get%20started!>*,
> and yes, it really *is* FREE! *There is no cost to your Main Street or
> your local businesses.*
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> *Let's get started!*
> <info at distrx.com?subject=I'm%20ready%20to%20get%20started!&body=I'd%20like%20more%20information%20on%20walking%20tours.>
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> *Claim Your Free Mobile App*
> <info at distrx.com?subject=Activate%20my%20Main%20Street&body=Please%20send%20me%20account%20credentials%20for%20my%20Main%20Street%2FDistrict!%0A%0AMain%20Street%20Name%3A%0A%0ATitle%3A%0A%0APhone%23%3A>
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> Julie Culjak
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> Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance
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Julie Culjak
Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance
Ph: 541-969-4485
mfdowntown.org
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