10 Ways to Sponsor

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Become a Corporate Sponsor by Developing Children's Miracle Network Fundraising Programs

These events are a great way to get employees involved and excited about working with Children's Miracle Network:

  • Kick Back for Kids Day – Set aside one day a week, one day a month or even one day a year for employees to dress casually at the office by donating between $1 and $5 to Children's Miracle Network.
  • Bake Sale – Encourage employees to bring in their favorite treats for a bake sale. It's a great social event for employees and a big win for local kids.
  • Cake Walk – Harness the baking talent of your staff by holding an annual Cake Walk.  
  • Luncheon – Host a monthly or yearly themed luncheon. Have employees sign up to bring in a dish from a pre-planned menu, then collect donations for a seat at the table.

Balloon campaigns are a great way to show customers your business is a community leader that supports local kids:

  • Spirit Balloons, Holiday Balloons, Regular Balloons – Use Children’s Miracle Network’s icon to raise awareness while raising funds for the pediatric programs. Balloon Campaigns are a great way to let customers know you're a community conscious business by selling Miracle Balloons right at the point of sale!

Network with vendors and encourage involvement

  • Sponsorships – Approach your vendors about financially supporting your campaign or event and encourage them to participate as volunteers.
2 Offer Your Employees the Opportunity to Donate to Children's Miracle Network as a Payroll Deduction Option
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Begin Your Own Grassroots Fundraising Effort 

Utilize your company's resources to host a special event benefiting Children's Miracle Network.  Be creative and have fun with it. Car shows, golf tournaments, even hot dog stands are all fundraising ideas that have come from our network of sponsors.

Find out how you can contribute to this active community of sponsors, and download our Fundraising Application & Guidelines (PDF).

4 Coordinate Employee Volunteers for Children's Miracle Network Events and Fundraisers
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Promote Children's Miracle Network Events to Employees Through:

  • Articles in employee newsletter
  • Inclusion in payroll check stuffer
  • Promotional materials on bulletin boards
  • Children's Miracle Network news in company e-mail
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Promote Children's Miracle Network Events to Customers Through:

  • Articles in company newsletter
  • Notice in billing statements
  • Point of sale signage at company locations
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Capitalize on Children's Miracle Network Sponsorship

Include the Children's Miracle Network logo in all newsletters, advertising and marketing materials. Showing your support for Children's Miracle Network lets your customers know you are working to make a positive impact in their community.

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Organize a Tour for Employees at UF & Shands Jacksonville and/or Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Show employees what it's all about. Let them know their hard work and volunteer work truly does make a difference in the lives of children in the Jacksonville / Brunswick area.

9 Develop Cooperative Marketing Programs and Participate in Special Events with Other Sponsors that Benefit Children's Miracle Network
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Serve as a Children's Miracle Network Sponsor Board Member or a Children's Miracle Network Friend Community Leader

 
For more information on how you can get your business or organization involved with Children's Miracle Network, contact our Director, Nicole Ortman at nicole.ortman@bmcjax.com.