Opportunity Details
Walk to End Alzheimer's Committee Sponsorship Chair Position
Position Overview:
The Sponsorship Chair serves as the primary lead for recruiting new sponsors to the event, as well as strengthening relationships with existing ones. This position will assist with assembling a Subcommittee that will identify opportunities to engage the business community in the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Qualifications:
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of business and community resources.
- Well-connected in the corporate community and willing to ask others to support the cause.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain long-lasting relationships with local companies.
- Comfortable asking for large monetary contributions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work with the Event Chair, Co-Chair and Staff Partner to develop a plan to meet all sponsor recruitment, retention and revenue goals.
- Recruit and train members of the Sponsorship Subcommittee, whose primary responsibility is to manage sponsor recruitment and retention.
- Oversee Sponsorship Subcommittee meetings/check-ins to monitor progress and ensure everyone is on target to meet their goals.
- Work with Subcommittee members to secure renewals from previous sponsors.
- Help Subcommittee members compile a list of potential sponsors and develop strategies for engagement.
- Assist in securing in-kind donations and media sponsors.
- Work with other committee members, such as logistics and marketing, to ensure sponsorship benefits are met both prior to and on event day.
- Take steps to ensure an excellent Walk-day experience for sponsors.
- Conduct a post-event proof of performance meeting with each sponsor to ensure proper support, obtain feedback and discuss future engagement.
- Ensure that all sponsors and Sponsorship Subcommittee members are appropriately recognized.
Committee Expectations:
- Have a willingness to learn about and support the Alzheimer’s Association and its mission.
- Make necessary time commitment.
- Complete the Partnership Agreement with the Event Chair and Staff Partner.
- Be an active participant on our online community, Walk Central.
- Adhere to the Walk timeline and continually report progress to the Event Chair.
Exhibit enthusiasm and show appreciation to your subcommittee members when achieving event goals.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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