Bubba’s Fund Pledge Drive
Ambassador Toolkit

Pledge Drive

Things to Know

  • What is Bubba’s Fund?

    Thank you for stepping up as a Pledge Drive Ambassador for Bubba’s Fund. You’re now part of a growing community committed to protecting children and honoring Charlie Lonning Weber’s legacy with love and action.

    Bubba’s Fund is a donor-advised fund of the La Crosse Area Community Foundation, a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, allowing us to receive tax-deductible donations.

    We’re proud to partner with Seven Rivers Cardiac Arrest Preparedness and Education (7R CAPE) to purchase and install AEDs—and to provide emergency preparedness training—for state-licensed child care centers in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

  • Your Role: Ambassador Expectations

    As a Pledge Drive Ambassador, you're committing to:
    - Ask friends, family, and colleagues to make a pledge (not a donation yet)
    - Share your personalized QR code or pledge form link
    - Take a quick photo or screenshot when you secure a pledge so we can celebrate it!
    - Reach your pledge goal by August 31
    - Help us follow up with your pledgers in early September
    - Suggested Goal: Raise $100... or more

    (But anything helps—and we’ll celebrate every dollar!)

  • Ambassador Responsibility

    By taking on the role of a Pledge Drive Ambassador, you are acting as a representative of Bubba’s Fund. You are responsible for providing clear, accurate information and directing any questions or concerns to: info@bubbasfund.org

    We ask that all interactions be grounded in poise, patience, compassion, and purpose—reflecting the spirit and mission of Bubba’s Fund in everything you do.

    As our movement grows, you are helping lead the way. Every conversation, every pledge, and every connection you make has the power to expand our impact and honor Charlie’s legacy.

  • Tools You’ll Receive

    Here’s what’s included in your Pledge Drive Ambassador Toolkit:
    - Personalized QR code and pre-filled form link with your name/team
    - Sample messages, texts, and social media captions
    - Timeline for campaign and reminders

  • What a Pledge Means

    A pledge is a promise to donate—not an immediate payment.

    Donors fill out a quick form and commit to any amount ($10, $50, $250, etc.).

    Come September 1, 2025, we’ll send pledge donors reminders and instructions on how to fulfill their pledge (online payment at the La Crosse Area Community Foundation website or by sending a check to the La Crosse Community Foundation with a memo line that includes “Bubba’s Fund”).

Pledge Drive Fulfillment

A pledge is a promise to donate—not an immediate payment.

The Pledge Fulfillment Period begins on September 1, 2026. At that time, all pledge donors will receive a follow-up email with clear instructions on how to fulfill their pledge.

Supporters can fulfill their pledges in one of two ways:

By Check:
- Mail a check to the La Crosse Area Community Foundation with “Bubba’s Fund” written in the memo line.

Online:
-Use the secure donation link provided in the fulfillment email to contribute directly through the La Crosse Area Community Foundation website.

All donations are tax-deductible. Bubba’s Fund is a donor-advised fund of the La Crosse Area Community Foundation, a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

info@bubbasfund.org

  • Key Dates

    Date Action
    Aug 1 Pledge Drive Launch

    Aug 27 A Benefit for Bubba’s Fund:
    An evening with the Weber Brothers

    Aug 31 Final Pledge Count

    Sept 1–10 Fulfillment Instructions Sent to Donors

  • Sample Message

    Text/DM

    Hey! I’m helping raise money for Bubba’s Fund—honoring a little boy named Charlie and placing AEDs in child care centers across La Crosse.

    Would you be willing to make a pledge today? You don’t pay now—just a quick form and a promise to help.

    [Insert your QR code or form link]

    Every bit helps. Thank you! 🌈

  • Sample Message

    Social Post

    I’m organizing a pledge drive for Bubba’s Fund! We’re raising money to place AEDs in every child care center in La Crosse.

    All donations will help protect kids—just like Charlie.

    You can make a pledge in under 30 seconds:

    [Insert QR code or link]

    Let me know if you have questions. Thank you!

  • Stay Connected

    info@bubbasfund.org

    Website: www.bubbasfund.org

    Facebook: facebook.com/bubbasfund

    Instagram: @bubbas_fund

  • Final Notes & Friendly Reminders

    There’s no minimum—just start with your network.
    S­hare often, celebrate pledges, and invite others to join.
    info@bubbasfund.org

    You don’t need to have all the answers—you just need to care enough to ask.

    As a Pledge Drive Ambassador, you're helping lead a movement built on trust, compassion, and community action. We’re here to support you every step of the way, and it’s okay if you don’t know everything right away.

    If someone asks you a question and you're unsure how to respond, don’t guess—just say:

    "Great question! Let me check with the team and get back to you.”

    Then reach out to us at info@bubbasfund.org, and we’ll help you respond with clarity and confidence.


  • You’re part of a team of volunteers working toward a shared goal.

    Every pledge counts. Whether it’s $5 or $500, it’s a step toward safer spaces for children. Have fun with it. Post about your progress, celebrate every pledge, and make it personal.

    Thank you for showing up, speaking out, and helping us do powerful and lasting. We’re grateful you’re in this with us.

    For Charlie. For Children.