Katie Ames, MBA HCM

This two-year commitment serves to encompass the duties of two chair positions for the 2016 and 2017 Tampa Bay Autism Speaks Walk. Key responsibilities include:
Increase Participation in Resource Fair
Promote Walk Day Sponsorship via Resource Fair
Increase Service Provider Team Revenue
Identify and recruit new Service Provider prospects
Manage Team Relationships and Retention Efforts
Organize, lead and actively raise funds in a Walk Team
Coordinate distribution of walk… Show more

This two-year commitment serves to encompass the duties of two chair positions for the 2016 and 2017 Tampa Bay Autism Speaks Walk. Key responsibilities include:
Increase Participation in Resource Fair
Promote Walk Day Sponsorship via Resource Fair
Increase Service Provider Team Revenue
Identify and recruit new Service Provider prospects
Manage Team Relationships and Retention Efforts
Organize, lead and actively raise funds in a Walk Team
Coordinate distribution of walk print materials at Service Providers Offices
Work with Corporate Sponsorship and Resource Fair Chair to promote Sponsorship Opportunities
Create and maintain ongoing incentives for Resource Fair participants to raise funds via a Walk Team
Assist in Logistics of Walk Day Resource Fair
Coordinate Service Provider Cultivation and Recruitment events
Manage Service Provider Team Communication Timeline
Engage all Service Provider Teams in Team Mentor program
Identify and Mentor Service Provider Team Chair Successor
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Experienced fundraiser, passionate about the cause, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, good communication skills, excellent relationship building experience, comfortable reminding people of pending deadlines and asking for status updates.

Volunteer Objectives:
• Understand the mission of Autism Speaks.
• Understand the importance of fundraising for Autism Speaks.
• Serve for two years as the Walk Chair.
• Work with Autism Speaks staff to ensure the Walk is implemented as… Show more

Experienced fundraiser, passionate about the cause, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, good communication skills, excellent relationship building experience, comfortable reminding people of pending deadlines and asking for status updates.

Volunteer Objectives:
• Understand the mission of Autism Speaks.
• Understand the importance of fundraising for Autism Speaks.
• Serve for two years as the Walk Chair.
• Work with Autism Speaks staff to ensure the Walk is implemented as outlined in the Walk Manual.
• Work with Autism Speaks staff to develop a plan of action to ensure event recruitment, fundraising, sponsorship, and mission goals are met.
• Recruit, train, and manage a Volunteer Leadership Team consisting of the following positions: Walk Co-Chair, Sponsorship Chair, Fundraising Chair, Team Recruitment Chair, Team Retention Chair, Mission Experience Chair, Marketing & Outreach Chair, and Logistics Chair.
• Encourage each committee chair to recruit, train, and manage their own subcommittee of volunteers to ensure there are enough volunteers to plan and execute the event.
• Maintain regular communication with Autism Speaks staff and Volunteer Leadership Team, both through in-person meetings and written communication.
• Assist with revenue generating activities including team recruitment and corporate partnerships
• Maintain a low expense ratio by adhering to the expense budget established by Autism Speaks staff.
• Serve as the volunteer spokesperson for the Walk.
• Lead by example and actively fundraise for the Walk.
• Mobilize personal network to participate in, volunteer for, and donate to the Walk.
• Delegate responsibilities as needed to ensure the success of the Walk.
• Recruit and mentor a Walk Chair successor. Ideally this person will serve as this year’s Walk Co-Chair.
• Conduct post-Walk review with Autism Speaks staff and Volunteer Leadership Team.
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