Newsletter: How to Prospect Like a Boss β ; IHOP Cancels National Pancake Day, Still Supports Charity Partner π₯ ; How One Nonprofit is Fighting Fake News π€¬
Two things this week...
1. Join us TODAY at 2pm EST, for a Cause Docs Zoom clinic with Brittany Hill, Founder of Accelerist. Brittany will be answering ALL your questions on HOW TO PROSPECT for corporate partnerships.
BONUS: Everyone who attends today's clinic will receive Prospect Like a Boss, volume one of Accelerist's new Corporate Partnership Playbook Series. This super-helpful guide covers:
Tapping new revenue opportunities
Defining your nonprofit's potential
Tactical outreach strategies and more!
You don't want to miss this appointment with the Cause Docs! π©Ί We have 100+ people registered but space is limited. REGISTER HERE and arrive early!
2. Tomorrow is the day! Check out the lineup of speakers for Corporate Partnerships Everywhere. It's looking like a bloody great conference. Don't miss the panel on how to build your partnership career or the Pitch Stop! This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from some different voices from all over the world! REGISTER HERE.
βοΈ Partnership Notes
1. Spring baseball is coming!πHow will you work with your local team(s)?
2. Since 2006, IHOP has raise $30 million for its charity partners through National Pancake Day. But this year they cancelled it.π³ Check out how they pivoted the program to adjust for the pandemic and continued supporting their partners.
3. Red Star Yeast and Rise Against Hunger are launching It Starts With a Meal, a national, multi-channel campaign focused on encouraging individuals and corporations to take action and join the movement to end global hunger. Later this week a series of influencers will be releasing unique global recipes in support of the campaign! π
π€ Marketing Your Cause
1. How Goodwill Industries International is tackling fake news. This is a must read if your nonprofit is dealing with malicious rumors.
2. How to use QR codes before, during and after your fundraising event (including as a sponsorship incentive).
π Cool Jobs in Cause
1. Chief Development Officer, Blessings in a Backpack, Chicago or Remote
2. Director of Corporate Partnerships, Mercy Corps, Portland ($65k - $90k)
3. Social Media & Content Manager, Food Bank for NYC
4. Corporate & Community Relations Manager, Gary Sinise Foundation, Los Angeles
Do you have a partnership position you are trying to fill? Hit reply and share your job listing with me! I'm happy to post it here for FREE.
π§ π Brain Food
1. Instead of asking for money, this nonprofit asks for donations of high-end wines.
2. A great, detailed article to share with your corporate partners. Carol Cone's nine suggestions for defining and integrating a truly authentic, activated purpose.
3. Forget companies. Did you know the average bequest is $35,000 and no donor education is required?
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