71 for 71! Fundraiser

There are two ways to register and set up your fundraising participant page on BetterWorld. Click here for a direct link to set up your page. If want to see what the home page of our fundraiser looks like first, click here and register by selecting the pink button that reads “Create Your Own Fundraising Page”. Using either method, you will be sent to the following screen:

There are then 4 simple steps to register:

1. Fill in your name. 
2. Enter your fundraising goal (we recommend you start with at least a $500 goal, but feel free to aim higher!). 
3. Write your appeal to donors (you can go back and edit your donor appeal at a later date if you choose).
4. Check the box to agree to the BetterWorld terms & privacy policy. 

Not sure what activity to choose, or how you want to participate? Not sure what to write in your “appeal”? Check out our sample language section in our Participant Toolkit.

From there, you are all set to start fundraising! You can share your sponsorship link directly to your supporters, AND they will find your name as a drop-down option on the main fundraising page.

BetterWorld is the fundraising platform we’re using for the 71 for 71! Fundraiser. When you register to “get active” with your favorite activity on BetterWorld, you’re signing up as a “participant”. Your network of supporters can then follow along with your journey and make a donation directly to your unique participant page.

BetterWorld was created to ensure nonprofits are never constrained by their budgets in the pursuit of doing good. They support nonprofits with beautiful, simple, and effective online fundraising tools that are always completely free for nonprofits. That means all the money you raise directly benefits Executive Service Corps- Florida and Special Compass!

You’re welcome to contribute to the fundraiser by making a donation! If you want to make a general donation without sponsoring a participant, please click here. You can also donate via PayPal if you prefer. If you want to mail a donation via check, please follow the instructions below:

Make your check payable to “National Executive Service Corps of South Florida” (our legally registered name with the IRS). Our address is:

2234 N. Federal Hwy, Ste 1401,
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Again, thank you for supporting Executive Service Corps- Florida and Special Compass!

A pledge is a promise to donate in the future, while a donation is an immediate gift. Pledges can be fulfilled at a later date, often in installments, whereas donations are made upfront.

Additionally, you or one of your supporters can “pledge” a certain amount of money based on the amount of activity performed by using the “Pledge per increment” option. An example would be pledging $25 for every 7 miles walked or every 7 pickleball points scored.

Special Compass is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Pembroke Pines that helps children and families with disabilities navigate life through education, sports, and housing, independently through inclusion.

Special Compass was officially founded in March 2016, but its origins preceded the organization’s official start by more than a decade. Jim Sayih, the founder of Special Compass, is a retired police lieutenant and a nationally recognized expert on training. Jim began including his then 5-year-old son Michael (who has Cerebral Palsy) in multiple triathlons and other endurance-type athletic events, with Jim pushing/pulling Michael in an oversized jogging stroller and raft.

In response to other differently-abled people and their caregivers also wanting to participate in these events, Jim came up with the idea of using volunteers as “Power Buddies” to replicate what he had been doing with Michael – experiencing the thrill of crossing the finish line as part of an inclusive team. To learn more about how this works, WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO.

Click Here to learn more about Special Compass and visit their website

There are countless ways you can get moving to join Joel and Jim this year! Walk, hike, bike, run, play pickleball, tennis, or swim – get creative and have fun! 

Just pick ANY activity you love, and do it in increments of 7 between July 2 (Joel’s birthday) and July 6 (the end of the July 4th holiday weekend). That’s what people will be sponsoring when they donate to your BetterWorld campaign page!

Potential ideas to get you thinking can be found on Page 6 of our Participant Toolkit.

No! You can get active and participate in the fundraiser by moving in any way you’d like. While we think that increments of 7 or 7.1 are more catchy, creative, and fun to track, your participation is the most important part, and we want to make this process simple and easy for you. Feel free to create a fundraising campaign page and get moving in any way and in any amount that works for you!

Yes! Please view our Participant Toolkit and the participant checklist below. These PDFs will provide you with resources you’ll need to get involved and set up your fundraising campaign, such as a guide to setting up your campaign page on BetterWorld, various activity ideas, a participant checklist, sample language to use, and more- so you can feel fully confident in your participation. 

Thank you for deciding to participate in our 71 for 71! Fundraiser, and for supporting ESC-FL and Special Compass!

Participant Toolkit
Participant Check List

In July of 2024, we held our first-ever fundraiser- “Joel’s 70 for 70 Birthday RideRaiser.” it was inspired by CEO Joel Greenbaum’s 70-mile bike ride last summer to celebrate his 70th birthday. A resounding success, it  raised over $3,000 for our newest program, “Pathways to Nonprofit Excellence.” This program will help smaller, grassroots nonprofits grow so they can more effectively serve their communities. Click here to watch a video recap of Joel’s 70-mile Birthday ride last year.

“71 for 71!” is Executive Service Corps- Florida’s fundraising campaign for 2025. Joel’s turning 71, and we’re expanding the fundraiser to include another very important nonprofit, Special Compass, whose mission very much aligns with the basis of our fundraising event. By expanding our reach and fundraising activities, we’re also fostering inclusion while benefiting two great nonprofits.

Help us by stepping out and stepping up to support Executive Service Corps- Florida and Special Compass!

Absolutely! You’re welcome to start early or pick 5 days throughout the month of July to participate. We’ill keep all fundraiser links open through July 31st, though we may announce a “final total” sooner than that.

Absolutely! We’d love to connect with you about corporate sponsorship! Please reach out to ESC-FL President and CEO Joel Greenbaum directly at [email protected] to discuss ways for your company to get sponsor 71 for 71.

For assistance with signing up or general questions regarding our 71 for 71! Fundraiser, please contact Joel Greenbaum and Alexa Vetter Torres at [email protected].