Fundraising Tips for State Chapter Meetings
When structuring your meeting format,
set aside dedicated time and space for industry to have a presence
whether it is through exhibits, educational grants, hosting social
events or an industry session. A one or two-day meeting need only offer
1-2 hours of such time.
Keep in mind, industry reps want time
to meet and talk with you. The most attractive aspect of the meeting is
that "hard to find" long term care medical directors and attending
physicians are gathered in one location and this makes the job of the
industry representative much easier. Make sure you provide attendee
lists to industry supporters and thank them before the entire meeting
and urge attendees to visit them personally.
Develop an information sheet about
the sponsorship opportunities that are available. This should include
cost, what benefits a sponsor will receive, anticipated attendance and
an agenda. For more information, contact the Meetings Department at the
national office.
Gather business cards including email
addresses throughout the year and send your sponsorship packet to all
of these industry representatives. Networking is extremely important.
Always share with industry
representatives when your meeting is traditionally held even if its
months away. Often industry representatives must budget in mid-summer
for sponsorship funds for the following year. You can never ask too
early.
Share meeting dates and need for
sponsorship with the AMDA national office and we will post it on the
AMDA web site as well as include it in Advocacy in Action, our newsletter to industry representatives.
Several pharmaceutical companies have
dedicated long term care sales forces. Contact the meetings department
at the national office for your local industry representatives.
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