The CWC Mar Vista Walk-A-Thon 2025 will be held on March 18, 2025. Schedule will be released soon!
Who can I invite to support my student?
Everyone you know! Family, friends, neighbors and colleagues, Facebook friends, Twitter followers, LinkedIn connections. Anyone interested in supporting a unique and innovative education model!
What should I set as a goal for our family?
There is no one answer to this question, as families have networks of friends and colleagues to reach out to of different sizes, and widely varying time they have available to devote to asking friends and family to support them.
While we have set a default goal of $325 per student, which is our overall fundraising goal divided among all of our students, you can personalize your goal and raise or lower it.
Set an amount that is right for your family and achievable by your student.
We also encourage you to meet or beat the amount given during the Annual Family Give.
What should my child wear to the event?
Each participating child should wear school colors - Green and White and your Official Walk-A-Thon t-shirt Sponsored by Flip it on Electric! Be as festive as possible!
We are excited to have the Dragon Wagon this year, where your student can spend Dragon Dollars to purchase school spirit items.
Will there be a Walk-A-Thon t-shirt this year?
Yes!
Who should I contact if I have a problem or question about setting up my page?
Please contact our support desk at giving@cwclosangeles.org for any Walk-A-Thon related questions
What is the deadline for getting pledges?
The website will be up and running and able to accept pledges through the last day of school in June 2025. Our goal is to raise $95,000 by March 18, 2025.
How should my child go out and find sponsorship?
The CWC Mar Vista Walk-A-Thon 2025 should be a fun (and stress-free!) event for the whole family. Here are some creative ways to get your student involved.
Have your student reach out to friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues (in person or via phone or email) to enlist sponsors and spread the word about CWC. It is easy to import contacts from your email server or Facebook using the fundraising site.
Make a short video of your student talking about what they value most about CWC and why it deserves support. There is an easy way to publish the video in the fundraising site and forward it to your contacts.
With permission, set up a table outside a local business to spread the word about CWC and get sponsors. Make posters, display engaging school work - get creative!
The following is a script your child can use to help gather support:
Hello, my name is ________. I am a ______ grader at Citizens of the World Charter School. What I love most about my school is _______. We also have art, music, SEL, and great student led electives.
We’re having a Walk-A-Thon on March 18, 2025 and I would be grateful if you would sponsor me to run or walk laps with my class. Thank you so much!
Caregivers and Parents can support their student’s efforts by sharing the following information about CWC and what makes it unique and worthy of a donation:
*CA schools receive less public funding than many other states.
*CWC is a rare model of a school that is dedicated to creating a diverse community.
*CWC incorporates social emotional learning into its school model without compromising rigorous academic excellence and project-based learning.
*Art, Music, extra P.E., and Global Studies are an important part of the core curriculum, providing a well-rounded and enriched education.
*CWC provides small class sizes
The CWC Mar Vista Walk-A-Thon 2025 is unique in that it offers our students the opportunity to get involved in the fundraising process by garnering sponsors in support of their school.
There is a valuable lesson inherent in the Walk-A-Thon: the things in life we value most are only possible if we dedicate time, effort, thought, and perseverance. Our administration, teaching staff, and parents serve as great examples of the hard work and grit it takes to create and sustain such an incredible school.
What better way for our children to learn firsthand, how they too can exemplify these important qualities and be active participants in supporting CWC.
Can family members join the event?
The Walk-A-Thon is a FUN and festive event - families are welcome and highly encouraged to come and cheer on the students!
How can I volunteer to help with the Walk-A-Thon?
The Walk-A-Thon needs you! We need help with reaching out to classrooms and students to support them in meeting their goals.
We are looking for volunteers to help out in the following ways:
Pre-Event
- Tech support/personal page set up support during Cafecito
- Pass out flyers and answer questions during Cafecito
- Bring items for Cafecito and help track donations toward students' goals
- Solicit donations to help stock the Dragon Wagon
- Reach out to families to help each class get to 100%
- Reach out to businesses in the community to help get sponsorships and/or donations of fruit and snacks for post-Walk refreshment
Day-Of
- Help set up the course on the Dragontop - track, tables, water station, etc.
- Help pass out snacks post-Walk
- Help with the Dragon Wagon sales
- Help clean up
- We need a DJ and an Emcee
Ready to step up? Please contact giving@cwclosangeles.org
When I try to upload my photo, there is no option to select a browser. What do I do?
This is normally due to the browser type. Please do not use Firefox and instead use Chrome or IE. Safari occasionally has similar issues as well.
I don't remember my password from last year, and I tried to use the password sent to me. What do I do?
Please use the forgot password function here:
https://cwcsupport.rallybound.org/CWCMVWALK2025/account/forgotpassword
I have requested to reset my password, but the Forgot Password email has not come. What gives?
It is most likely that the email associated with your students account is not the one you are expecting. It is maybe an old email or a partner/spouse/another guardian. If it needs to be changed to you, please email support at giving@cwclosangeles.org to request a change.
When I upload my photo, it appears sideways. Why is this happening and how do I fix it?
Due to limitations with the software, the image appears sideways when taken with specific versions of mobile devices. If you have an image that is appearing sideways, it is best to use this tool to reposition it, and then re-upload it.
https://pixlr.com/editor/
Not optimal, but it's a limitation of the software that is being used
Go to: https://pixlr.com/editor/
Upload the photo by selecting: File > Open, then choose your image.
Once the image appears, select from the top menu, Image> Rotate Canvas 90 CW.
Then save your image and reupload to you child's profile page.
What is my personal page URL?
A personal URL is a shortened link to your team or personal page that you can send to friends and family in emails. A personal URL for Gerardo Ramirez will look like this https://cwcsupport.rallybound.org/CWCMVWALK2025/gerardoramirez.
Who should I contact if I have a problem or question about setting up my page?
Please contact our Walk-A-Thon support desk at giving@cwclosangeles.org for any Walk-A-Thon related questions.
I have two children, but I can only find one of them on my account.
Both children should be associated with the same login email. When you log in, it will default to one child. To find the other child's profile, click on the Profile icon in the upper right hand corner. You should see a drop-down with both children listed. Email giving@cwclosangeles.org with any questions or refer to the page setup instructions on the Resource section of the site.
https://cwcsupport.rallybound.org/CWCMVWALK2025/Static/resources
Who do I contact for help?
If you have any questions about the Walk-A-Thon please contact our support desk at giving@cwclosangeles.org
How can I cover the processing fees?
If you'd like to cover the processing fee simply check the checkbox and you'll be charged the amount indicated next to the checkbox. The amount including the additional funds to cover the fees is visible to our administrators, but only the base amount will be displayed on the student's fundraising page.
Is there a fee for just using the site?
No, there is no fee just for using the site.
Can I make a donation to a team?
We encourage making a donation to a specific student to help them reach their giving goals, but you can definitely make a general donation to a team to help reach the team goals.
Click the Donate button at the upper right hand side to make a general donation to the team.
Where should I mail donation checks?
Please mail all checks to:
Citizens of the World Mar Vista
Attn: Walk-A-Thon
11561 Gateway Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Please clearly mark all checks with parent and student's first and last name and email as well as the student's teacher.
Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to: CWC Mar Vista
Please make sure that in the memo it says: CWC Mar Vista Walk-A-Thon 2025 and the first and last name of the student.
How do I find a participant's personal fundraising webpage?
Click on the home page and begin typing the first or last name in the "Search" box. Your options will display as you type.
How quickly can I expect a cash or check donation to appear on my child's page?
Cash and checks will be input shortly after they are received and should post before any incentives or weekly updates.
Please have patience with our staff, and if you do not see your donations posted after a week, reach out to giving@cwclosangeles.org
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to a participant's fundraising account?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If an online donation does not post within 5 minutes, please email giving@cwclosangeles.org for assistance.
How can I cover the processing fees?
If you'd like to cover the processing fee simply check the checkbox and you'll be charged the amount indicated next to the checkbox. This amount will also be visible to CWC MV WALK 2025.
However, on the fundraising page, the amount donated to the student will be displayed.
Are donations tax-deductible?
All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For Canadian donations made online with a credit card, will the amount entered be in U.S. dollars?
Yes. For Canadian donations made online with a credit card, the amount entered in the online donation form will be in U.S. dollars.
Do all donors who mail their donations receive a receipt?
Any donor who mailed their donation and provided an email address will receive a receipt when the donation is entered. Donors can also request a receipt by emailing giving@cwclosangeles.org
Do all donors who contribute online receive a receipt?
Yes, anyone who donates online, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt via email.
What is CWC's Tax ID number?
A Tax ID number identifies Citizens of the World as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Organization. The Citizens of the World Tax ID number is: 45-3532127
How do I add a dedication when I make a donation?
When you make a donation online, you can designate what you want to appear as your recognition name on the participant's Recent Donations list. This may be your name, or it could be something such as "From the Flarbman family" or "in memory of dear Tia Rosa."
Do I have to get all my donations in by March 18th?
The CWC Mar Vista Walk-A-Thon 2025 website will be up and running and able to accept pledges through the last day of school in June 2025.
Why am I receiving emails telling me that I've received a donation?
You are receiving these emails because we would like to keep you updated on your community giving efforts. If you wish to stop receiving these updates, please login to your headquarters and edit your account preferences.
What can I do if a check is written out to me personally?
If a donation check has been written out to you personally, you may endorse the back of the check and turn it in with a completed donation form to CWC Mar Vista. You can also cash the check and make a donation via online or write a check to CWC.
Can I mail in a cash donation?
It is not a good idea to send a cash donation in the mail. You may drop off cash on campus along with your donation form or you can deposit the cash into your checking account and send a personal check from your account.
Can I enter a check online?
You can't enter a check online. What you can do is enter a check as a pledge. This can be done in the fundraising section of your headquarters page. The status of the check will be pending until the check is received by Citizens of the World.
Not all of my donors are showing up in the Honor Roll. Why?
As your donors make a contribution, they have the option of whether or not they want to appear in the Recent Donations list.
Where can I find a list of the people who have donated to me?
Log in with your email and password to visit your headquarters page. Select ‘My Fundraising Report' on the left side. You will then find a list of all of your donors as well as a list of all donors to your team.
How can I send a thank you email to my donors?
To send thank-you emails to donors, follow these steps:
1. Log in to your campaign site. You will be redirected to your Dashboard.
2. Locate the relevant donation record in the Recent Donations list at the bottom right of the Dashboard homepage. Alternatively, access all donation records in the Reports tab.
3. In the donation record of the donor you'd like to thank, click the email icon or "Send Email" (If the donor didn't submit their email address, this option is unavailable.)
4. Type the message in the pop-up window, and click "Send Email"
