WPFL in Michigan Utilizing Volunteers to Power Up the Workplace Partnership for Life and 12 Weeks of Giving Jennifer Tislerics Special Events & Partnerships Coordinator Gift of Life Michigan , ext. 227
WPFL in Michigan The WPFL Advisory Council Jointly coordinated by Gift of Life and the Michigan Eye-Bank 15 members, from various walks of life Meet every 2-3 months (food helps encourage attendance)
WPFL in Michigan The WPFL Advisory Council Re-contacted almost all Workplace Partners Verified current contact information Invited Partners to increase support of Donor Registry Sets goals for WPFL events Designs localized print materials for WPFL Assists in selecting “Featured Partner” for website Suggests changes to facilitate easier donor registration Fewer questions on donor registry webpage Laptops for donor drives – faster, easier than brochures
WPFL in Michigan 12 Weeks of Giving WPFL Advisory Council decided to… Select 12 Partners to focus energy on, while inviting all to participate Send out one each week, for 12 Weeks Personal story (short) at top of to inspire Ask contacts to forward to 12 people, who forward to 12 people, who forward to 12 people, etc, etc. Set goal: 12,000 donor registrations in 12 Weeks
WPFL in Michigan