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Gift of Life Michigan coordinates the Workplace Partnership for Life, engaging volunteers and hosting events to boost donor registry support. The WPFL Advisory Council guides strategies, meetings, and drives for faster donor registrations. Join us for 12 Weeks of Giving to inspire and spread the message!
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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 jtislerics@giftoflifemichigan.org 800-482-4881, 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 • 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 The WPFL Advisory Council
WPFL in Michigan • WPFL Advisory Council decided to… • Select 12 Partners to focus energy on, while inviting all to participate • Send out one email each week, for 12 Weeks • Personal story (short) at top of email to inspire • Ask contacts to forward email to 12 people, who forward to 12 people, who forward to 12 people, etc, etc. • Set goal: 12,000 donor registrations in 12 Weeks 12 Weeks of Giving