Jennifer Tislerics Special Events & Partnerships Coordinator Lisa Langley Community Outreach Coordinator Partnerships Within the Transplant Community
Historical Perspective Clinical collaborations Administrative collaborations Secretary of State Buddy Day (Week) National Donor Sabbath Weekend Donor Family programs Volunteer Training & overlap Other community & Coalition events
Why work together on WPFL? Leverage resources by working together Organ, tissue & eye recipients in workplace A gift is a gift...families donate to recipients and society, not to a particular organization Eye-Bank has 500 recipient/donor family volunteers, and connections to 600 Lions clubs in Michigan Gift of Life has ~1200 volunteers statewide
Status of WPFL in Michigan 175 Partners Minimal involvement for most Focusing resources: –Top 25 target Partners with high potential Two staff focusing on WPFL
Expanding the Reach Creation of WPFL Advisory Council People with passion and corporate experience 20 heads better than 2 – more ideas! Network with their contacts Engage/Empower our Volunteer base Recruiting new Partners Strengthening existing Partner relationships
Initial Goals for WPFLCouncil Webpage highlighting WPFL – Brochure/Folder for recruitment Building relationship with Top 25 Pilot project with Blue Cross/Blue Shield Annual recognition event
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