Tri-Cities Walk to End Alzheimer's Committee - Sponsorship Chair

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Volunteer Committee Members are needed for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Tri-Cities. The Planning Committee is at the heart of every Walk to End Alzheimer’s event.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease. All funds raised through the event benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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.

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.