PARTNERING WITH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
WIN WIN WEEK PROJECT BEGAN AS MANY DO: CONVERSATION WE BELIEVE IN SERVICE LEARNING THERE IS A NEED WE SHOULD HELP
WHAT S THE POINT? WHY COMMIT TO SOMETHING ADDITIONAL IN AN ALREADY FULLY COMMITTED STAFF?
WHAT WOULD IT TAKE TIME RESOURCES HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL IT TAKE TO FULLY SUCCEED EXPENSE TO ASSOCIATION
PRO S AND CONS WEIGHING THE OPTIONS WIDE SPREAD DISTRIBUTION OF BRAND DIRECT EFFECT ON STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES POSITIVE EFFECT ON COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS CREATES A RALLY MENTALITY
PRO S AND CON S #1 REASON TO ENGAGE People like to associate themselves with organizations that support causes, which help disadvantaged people in a meaningful way.
CONS
HOW WE GOT GOING SET PARAMETERS LEFT IT TO THE KIDS
FIRST AND FOREMOST CHOOSE SOMETHING THAT MAKES SENSE FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION. SOMETHING YOU BELIEVE IN SOMETHING FOR WHICH YOU HAVE AN AFFINITY SOMETHING FOR WHICH YOU WILL REALIZE A RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT
MAKE IT A COMPETITION AS AN ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, COMPETITION, IN A HEALTHY, RESPECTFUL WAY, IS WHAT WE ARE ABOUT. WE USE IT TO GET RESULTS; THIS IS NO DIFFERENT. MAKE IT A COMPETITION; OFFER A MEANINGFUL AWARD
USE PUBLICITY USE ANY MEDIUM AVAILABLE TO ASSOCIATE YOUR NAME WITH THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. (PRESS RELEASES, PICTURES, LOCAL CELEBRITIES) INLCUDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP IN YOUR NEWSLETTERS, EMAILS, ETC. ASSOCIATE THE CHARITY WITH A SPECIFIC EVENT.
TIME AND RESOURCES PROMOTION OF WIN WIN WEEK TRACK PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS END OF EVENT REPORT TROPHY PRESENTATION
THE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCE POSITIVE PUBLIC RELATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY WHICH PROMOTED THE DESIRE FOR NEW PARTNERSHIPS.
IT WAS AND IS ALL THE KIDS THIS PROGRAM HAS ENJOYED MUCH SUCCESS. ALL BECAUSE OF THE STUDENTS. WE GAVE THEM THE IDEA; PROVIDED GUIDANCE; THEN GOT OUT OF THE WAY. ADD ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS: HOPECANWIN.COM
RESULTS UNIMAGINABLE GOOD WILL IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. 5 YEARS OF WIN WIN WEEK HAS REALIZED APPROXIMATELY $600,000 TO HELP THOSE IN THE BATTLE.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PARTNERING WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS JUST MAKES GREAT SENSE. ATHLETES SUPPORTING ATHLETES!
GET INVOLVED IT S A WIN WIN!
Presented by: Stacey Lambert Assistant Executive Director Illinois High School Association
Volley For the Cure benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure IHSA Unified Bass Fishing State Final IHSA Foundation
Coaches vs. Cancer Hoops for Heroes Nothing but Nets Malaria prevention Tackle Cancer, Spike Out Cancer
Do you make special allowances? IHSA rules would allow for schools to select and host additional fundraisers but no alterations of rules would be allowed
Partnership formed in 2008 Raised over $1,000,000 since inception Volley for the Cure is a registered mark of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and may by used solely in conjunction with an event benefitting Komen for the Cure.
Process Schools can register to host 1 event at IHSA.org IHSA posts event dates School follows up with photos to be posted at the end of the event Funds raised are sent directly to Komen for the Cure
Typical Event Night Uniforms Officials and teams Special Introduction or Memorial Raffles, bake sales, t-shirt sales Match Post match celebration
Supports: Education Screening Komen Café a survivor support group New Girls Run Peoria Pilot program for teen girls focused on health and fitness
IHSA formed a partnership with Special Olympics for the first tournament in 2015 Resulted in 3 teams competing in the State Finals Unified Teams used same rules as rest of the field Unified boats had their own launch but used the same launch format Drew for positions- went out 1,2,3 Friday and 3,2,1 Saturday
No prequalification for the Unified Bass Fishing State Final 4 person team per boat 2 of the schools had full teams 2 Special Olympians and 2 peer partners 1 boat had a 2 man team: a Special Olympian and a peer partner
IHSA Foundation
Non-for-profit formed in 1994 under the IHSA umbrella Funded through donations and the Dr. Marty Hickman Foundation Golf Outing Support student initiatives: All State Academic Team Banquet Student Leadership Conference