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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful
committed citizens can change the world:
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
-- Margaret Mead
The Customer
Your potential
customers are endless! One activity that I like to do at the
beginning of each unity party is to ask people how "they" are
personally affected by diversity. You may hear things like: "my
sister adopted a daughter from China", "my child was born with
Down's Syndrome", "I married interracially", "I teach in a child
care center, "my boss is from...", "my uncle is in a same-sex
marriage", "my best friend practices a different religion than me",
"my neighbor is in a wheelchair"...the list could go on and on. This
exercise is one that draws us together as a group and emphasizes the
fact that each one of us is affected by diversity in many different
ways. Every person has the potential of being a customer or future
Advocate!
The Guests
By listening to
the responses of our guests, we can generate an even larger list of
potential customers. Let's see, by reviewing the above responses we
can gather that our immediate family can be a good source of
diversity, as well as our friends, co-workers, extended family, our
place of employment, our neighborhood, our child care facility, our
church or community groups, and so on. This is where you will find
people to invite to your parties, possible recruits and referrals
for your business!
The Clients
By listening to
the responses of our customers, we can also generate an even larger
list of potential clients--and always be listening--they have great
ideas here too! By reviewing the above responses we can gather that
we can find clients at: adoption agencies, support groups, peace
organizations, child care facilities, schools, businesses, churches,
and the list goes so on and on. These are places that you can find
people to sell to directly, and guess what? They are also a great
place for possible recruits and referrals for your business too!
DON’T MISS THIS!
You will want to
build relationships with your local child-focused organizations.
They all have Boards of Directors, committees, etc. Get involved!
These people already KNOW the people in your community that you need
to meet and they are VERY passionate about ALL CHILDREN! They are
more than willing to give you leads because they also want to see
change!
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Private Childcare Facilities
Public Childcare Chains
Charter Schools
Alternative Schools
Public Schools
Private Schools
Montessori Schools
Preschools
Public Libraries
School Libraries
University Cultural/Multicultural
Departments
High School Diversity Clubs
Adoption Agencies
Adoption Groups
Foster Care Agencies
Department of Human Services
Head Start Programs
Home School Meetings & Events
Neighbors (current and past)
Playgroups
Parent Groups
PTA/PTO/School Organizations
Military Bases (family services, child
care, etc.)
Retirement Homes
Religious Organizations
Business Associates
Sports Clubs & Classes
People with Other Home Businesses
Teachers
Scouts & Other Groups
Support Groups (all kinds)
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOP)
Mothers of Multiples
Book Fairs & Fundraisers
Craft Fairs
Your Own Yard Sale
Flea Markets
Family Resource Center
Church Events
Mothers Day Out/Mommy & Me Groups
Company Picnics
Science Fairs
Art Shows
School Teachers’ Lounges
Teacher & Librarian Meetings
Partner with Other Home Parties
Pediatrician Offices
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Child Advocacy Groups
Children's Lawyers & Judges
Multicultural Churches
Art Galleries
Peace/Social Justice Organizations
Children's Hospitals
Women's Clinics
Company & Hospital Cafeterias
Human Resources Managers
Diversity Trainers
International Relocation Departments
Chamber of Commerce
Child Care Provider Meetings & Training
Childcare Associations
Education Conferences
Gifted & Talented Student Sponsors
Special Needs (parents, teachers & sponsors)
Diversity Officers or Diversity Committees
Karate Class
Dance or Gymnastics Class
Summer Camps (church, Anytown, culture)
Scouts & 4H Events
Community Festivals
Foreign Language Meetings
EOL/ELL/ESL Teachers (English Second
Language)
Speech & Hearing Pathologists
Schools for the Deaf
Your Kids’ Friends’ Parents
Child Development Centers
Baby Fairs & Kid Expos
University Education Departments
University Student Organizations
Multicultural Fraternities/Sororities
Support Group Meetings
Babysitter Co-op Meetings
Seasonal Events & Festivals
Benefits for Charity of Choice
State & County Fairs & Carnivals
Book & Literacy Meetings
Arts & Humanities Festivals
Bible Studies
Women's Organizations
Community Fundraisers
The Internet - Message Boards
The Internet - Home-Based Businesses
The Internet - Exchange Links
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