The Power of Partnerships Putting the pieces together for ASW success.

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The Power of Partnerships Putting the pieces together for ASW success

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Governor ProclamationGovernor ProclamationWashington specific logoWashington specific logoEvents every day of WSWDFI DFI partnered with CTED/WA ABCs &

others (10+ partners)Web Web site, tips, “tool-kit”Twitter & blog incorporated in

outreachPress releases, Press releases, YouTube channelMedia coverage – print, TV, onlineMedia coverage – print, TV, online

Governor ProclamationGovernor ProclamationWashington specific logoWashington specific logoEvents every day of WSWDFI DFI partnered with CTED/WA ABCs &

others (10+ partners)Web Web site, tips, “tool-kit”Twitter & blog incorporated in

outreachPress releases, Press releases, YouTube channelMedia coverage – print, TV, onlineMedia coverage – print, TV, online

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FindingsFindings

Having a “tool-kit” is key to successOffering to do the work is needed to

increase/improve involvementWeb 2.0 is a necessity to reach more

people, more media & more partnersThrow the net wider than you think

you should: you’ll be surprised what you “catch” in the way of partners!

Having a “tool-kit” is key to successOffering to do the work is needed to

increase/improve involvementWeb 2.0 is a necessity to reach more

people, more media & more partnersThrow the net wider than you think

you should: you’ll be surprised what you “catch” in the way of partners!

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FindingsFindings

Grass roots connections are PRICELESSSaves Week can encompass more than

you think – be open to new ideasNO event is “too small” or “too big” –

roll with it and watch momentum buildMedia is a needy friend – give ‘em

LOCAL, give ‘em PEOPLE & involve your “regulars” for coverage

Celebration is crucial for wrap-up!

Grass roots connections are PRICELESSSaves Week can encompass more than

you think – be open to new ideasNO event is “too small” or “too big” –

roll with it and watch momentum buildMedia is a needy friend – give ‘em

LOCAL, give ‘em PEOPLE & involve your “regulars” for coverage

Celebration is crucial for wrap-up!

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How can YOU do this?How can YOU do this?

Gather the pieces of the puzzle together Preliminary partner meeting What are your goals? What do you want?

What’s the picture you’re working on? Theme – if everyone’s working on one theme, it

makes it easier to pitch i.e. “Surviving & Saving In Tough Times”

What SHOULD it look like? Brainstorm – Where do the pieces “fit” in the

picture? How can you play off each other & put the

pieces together to complete the picture? Get a new perspective to find new solutions

Be someone else – what would they do?

Gather the pieces of the puzzle together Preliminary partner meeting What are your goals? What do you want?

What’s the picture you’re working on? Theme – if everyone’s working on one theme, it

makes it easier to pitch i.e. “Surviving & Saving In Tough Times”

What SHOULD it look like? Brainstorm – Where do the pieces “fit” in the

picture? How can you play off each other & put the

pieces together to complete the picture? Get a new perspective to find new solutions

Be someone else – what would they do?

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How can YOU use this?How can YOU use this?

Tactics Who’s the cat-herder? Break it down – task it out DEADLINES: Set them & KEEP them

Use EVERY outreach method you can In-person Web 2.0 (Net, Twitter, Blog, Facebook…) Media (print, radio, TV, online, bloggers) Word-of-mouth is priceless!

Do as we say, not as we do: track it!

Tactics Who’s the cat-herder? Break it down – task it out DEADLINES: Set them & KEEP them

Use EVERY outreach method you can In-person Web 2.0 (Net, Twitter, Blog, Facebook…) Media (print, radio, TV, online, bloggers) Word-of-mouth is priceless!

Do as we say, not as we do: track it!