An interative session at ASAE 2009 in Toronto featuring two Summit Award winning case studies. Includes a brief introduction into how associations can benefit with cause marketing alliances with businesses and charitable foundations.
1. Connecting Great Ideas and Great People www.asaecenter.org Steve Drake, Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Matthew Shay, International Franchise Association Make the World a Better Place August 16, 2009 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
25. Association’s PR Power http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#28210632 http://www.wmur.com/news/18190286/detail.html Local news everywhere = national coverage 3
26. 23.4 MILLION households said they saw, read or heard about Trees for Troops Impact for Industry 2008 Trees for Troops 3.4 MILLION households said T4T “influenced” their decision to purchase a Real Tree in 2008 3
29. Contact Information SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! Annual Meeting & Expo August 21 - 24, 2010 Los Angeles, CA Steve Drake CEO Christmas SPIRIT Foundation [email_address] 636/449-5070 Matthew Shay President & CEO International Franchise Association [email_address] (202) 628-8000
Editor's Notes
The Classic connecting the unconnected. Toothpaste & books … launched during “back to school” period. Colgate donated book collections; organized in-store readings; publicized free dental-care visits; donated toothpaste.
CAUSE: Sam’s + Pepsi – recycled plastic bottles … converted to fleece jackets. Results: 37 million bottles recycled. Sam’s donated $300,000+ to Keep America Beautiful affiliates and schools. Aquafina sales at Sam’s clubs up $50 million. And, the program resulted in 100,000 fleece jackets donated to children in need.
Click to run NBC video That ran 2:37 … what could you do to get your organization two & one-half minutes on network tv?