Sponsorship Chair - Walk to End Alzheimer's (Metro Jackson Area)

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It’s time to start planning for the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Jackson - and time to convene our Planning Committee! This group of dedicated volunteers is at the heart of every Walk to End Alzheimer’s event. The Planning Committee works together to develop and grow the event - advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s from the ground up. Right now, we’re searching for an outgoing and self-motivated person to serve as the 2021 Sponsorship Chair!

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 assemble 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.

The Sponsorship Chair reports to the Event Chair and should meet these qualifications:

• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of business and community resources.
• Well-connected in the company 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.
• Conduct a post-event proof of performance meeting with each sponsor to ensure proper support, obtain feedback and discuss future engagement.