Raise Your Hand Alumni & Friends 2018

OVERVIEW- April 1-May 15, 2018

In 4-H, we believe in the power of America’s youth to succeed in life; however, only one in three youth say they have the skills they need to handle what life throws their way. That’s why 4-H created “Raise Your Hand.” A nationwide call to action for alumni and friends to "Raise Your Hand" to empower our nation's youth with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

The three states with the most hands raised will win $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000! Stay tuned for surprise incentives along the way. State 4-H programs will also receive the contact information of those who vote for their state so that they can be further engaged as friends of 4-H locally.

Please download the RYH Overview for more details.

Raise Your Hand Overview(pdf) Included in this guide are social media posts (suggested text to post along with the digital assets provided below), as well as sample emails to send to listservs you may already have.

Press Release Template (feel free to customize and add local quotes)

Printable Flyer for non-digital alumni & friends (pdf) This flyer explains the Raise Your Hand Campaign and will also collect the info for you to enter their info online. Great for older alumni and friends without internet access.