National Alliance on Mental Illness, San Mateo County

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1730 S. Amphlett Blvd. #308San Mateo, CA 94402 United States

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https://namisanmateo.org

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NAMIWalks Executive Leadership Committee - Sponsorship & Corporate Engagement

Flexible Schedule | San Mateo, CA 94402

NAMIWalks Executive Leadership Committee - Sponsorship & Corporate Engagement We are looking for passionate volunteers to join the NAMIWalks Executive Leadership Committee (ELC) and help drive the success of NAMIWalks San Mateo County, our biggest annual mental health awareness and fundraising event. As an ELC member, you will work closely with the NAMIWalks Manager and Event Chair to cultivate relationships with local businesses and secure sponsorships and corporate teams that support NAMI’s mission. About NAMI San Mateo County & NAMIWalks The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Mateo County provides free mental health education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. NAMIWalks San Mateo County is an annual event that brings together our community to raise funds and awareness for mental health. Sponsorships and corporate teams play a critical role in ensuring the event’s success and sustaining our free programs. Volunteer Roles - Sponsorship & Corporate Engagement We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help us prospect, engage, and secure corporate sponsors and teams. You can contribute in one or more of these key areas: Prospecting: Research and identify businesses, foundations, and organizations that align with our mission. Build a list of potential sponsors and corporate team partners. Outreach: Make the first connection. Reach out via email, phone, or LinkedIn to introduce NAMIWalks and gauge interest in sponsorship and team participation. Asking: Make the official sponsorship ask, present partnership benefits, and secure funding or in-kind donations. Provide support to sponsors and corporate teams to ensure they feel engaged. Key Responsibilities Generate monetary and in-kind sponsorships to support NAMIWalks. Create and execute a sponsorship and corporate team engagement plan in partnership with the NAMIWalks Manager and Event Chair. Ensure clear communication with the committee to avoid duplicate outreach and maximize sponsor engagement. Monitor progress toward sponsorship and team recruitment goals. Support sponsors in forming and growing their NAMIWalks teams. Ensure all sponsorship benefits are fulfilled and properly documented. Who Should Apply? Comfortable networking, making asks, or securing financial commitments. Passion for mental health awareness and community impact. Willingness to research new companies. Great organizational and communication skills. Time Commitment & Location This is a flexible, remote-friendly opportunity that mostly meets virtually with some occasional in-person meeting. The work load typically requires 1-3 hours per week, with time increasing as NAMIWalks approaches. The ELC meets bi-monthly, and additional outreach efforts can be done on your own schedule. If you are interested in the volunteer opportunity, please fill out this form and we will be in touch with next steps: https://forms.gle/AJG3Snxza6dF94TY9 Questions? Please contact our NAMIWalks Manager, Olivia Heffernan, at olivia@namisanmateo.org.

Date Posted: Feb 19, 2025

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), San Mateo County is a non-profit organization that provides compassionate support, education, and advocacy, to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

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We are non-profit grass-roots, mental-health organization located in San Mateo, CA, USA

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