Image description: Mountain State Centers for Independent Living logo with fireworks over the mountain, one person walking, one person rolling in a wheelchair.
Printed underneath - Walk for Independence 2008

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Walk 2007 - Turnpike Ford Team

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Walk 2006 - Senator Evan Jenkins

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Walk for Independence 2004

Community Partnerships Committee

Volunteer Opportunities - Walk for Independence 2008

The community partnership committee is responsible for identifying and selling sponsorship opportunities to potential and current community sponsors. They are also called to cultivate relationships with secured sponsors and ensure quality communication with community sponsors throughout the Walk season.

Goal:

To raise significant sponsorship dollars to support Mountain State Centers for Independent Living's Community Living Services Program. To cultivate strong relationships with community sponsors.

Time Commitment:

• Monthly Walk meetings, 2 hours
• January - June, 3-5 hours per week securing community sponsors
• July - 2-5 hours per week finalizing all details and then following up with sponsors
• Day of Walk for Independence - July 19, 2008

Expectations and Responsibilities:

This committee should work to secure cash and in-kind sponsorships from local businesses. The committee identifies possible sponsors through networking in the community. They keep records of who they have contacted and follow up to make sure all of the sponsor's information has been received. Once a sponsor has been secured, they work to maximize the partnership and build a relationship with the sponsor. After the event, make sure all follow-up and thank you letters are completed.

Volunteer Job Details:

1. Recruit 1 - 5 committee members
2. Review and understand prospecting guidelines for Mountain State Centers for Independent Living.
3. Call prospects and send Walk information to potential sponsors.
4. Conduct regular communications with sponsors once secured, to keep them informed and connected.
5. Follow up with sponsors after the event to thank them, ask them back for the next year and provide any wrap up information they may need.
6. Keep accurate records of who has been identified, asked and secured.
7. Turn in all records to walk coordinator.

Contact Us

For more information contact Tina Smith at 304-525-3324 or toll-free 866-687-8245 or email her at tsmith@mtstcil.org.

Walk for Independence 2008

To learn more about the Walk, visit Walk for Independence 2008.

Mission Statement

The mission of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living is to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The mission of the Foundation for Independent Living is to create resource development initiatives to provide financial support to Mountain State Centers for Independent Living.

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