Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota
Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee - Grand Forks
Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203
Committee Goals:
Recruit and retain teams to raise funds to advance care, support and research efforts.
Engage local companies, organizations and businesses in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Create an engaging and memorable Walk day experience.
What we ask of you:
Choose a subcommittee that best fits your skills and interests:
Executive Leadership Committee
Commit your company as a sponsor Lead or appoint someone to serve as your Company Leader and commit to becoming a top fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s Recruit new companies to partner as sponsors and teams
Community Engagement Committee
Promote the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to 3-5 new community partners/teams Assist in recruiting back, retaining and stewarding previous years community teams through phone calls and other outreach Help implement ways to build community awareness about Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association through community events, tabling opportunities and other grassroots marketing efforts Help strategize and implement community/friends & family kickoff for Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Event Experience Committee
Secure entertainment, food and prizes for Walk day Coordinate with entertainment, food and prize donors on delivery of items If possible, assist with event set-up Act as a lead volunteer of an area on Walk day
Attend the Committee Orientation to receive training on the basics of Alzheimer’s disease, learn about Association programs and services, and receive an introduction to the Walk event model. Participate in committee meetings held at the Alzheimer’s Association office. Meetings are held approximately once a month and are usually 1-2 hours long. Start or join a Walk to End Alzheimer’s team at alz.org/walk, raise awareness and funds, and join us on Walk day to help us create an exceptional day-of-event experience for our participants.
What you will experience: An introduction to a non-profit organization that has been providing services, information, and advocacy for more than 30 years to people with dementia, their families and health care providers. An opportunity to enhance personal and professional development skills:
Create and implement plans to support and advance a mission Collaborate and problem solve with a team of peers Grow networking, sales and logistics skills
Executive Leadership Committee
Commit your company as a sponsor Lead or appoint someone to serve as your Company Leader and commit to becoming a top fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s Recruit new companies to partner as sponsors and teams
Community Engagement Committee
Promote the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to 3-5 new community partners/teams Assist in recruiting back, retaining and stewarding previous years community teams through phone calls and other outreach Help implement ways to build community awareness about Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association through community events, tabling opportunities and other grassroots marketing efforts Help strategize and implement community/friends & family kickoff for Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Event Experience Committee
Secure entertainment, food and prizes for Walk day Coordinate with entertainment, food and prize donors on delivery of items If possible, assist with event set-up Act as a lead volunteer of an area on Walk day
Attend the Committee Orientation to receive training on the basics of Alzheimer’s disease, learn about Association programs and services, and receive an introduction to the Walk event model. Participate in committee meetings held at the Alzheimer’s Association office. Meetings are held approximately once a month and are usually 1-2 hours long. Start or join a Walk to End Alzheimer’s team at alz.org/walk, raise awareness and funds, and join us on Walk day to help us create an exceptional day-of-event experience for our participants.
What you will experience: An introduction to a non-profit organization that has been providing services, information, and advocacy for more than 30 years to people with dementia, their families and health care providers. An opportunity to enhance personal and professional development skills:
Create and implement plans to support and advance a mission Collaborate and problem solve with a team of peers Grow networking, sales and logistics skills