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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 Team
Our greatest success will come
from working as a TEAM. This is especially important since this is a new
program. My vision is that we share--share everything! If one of you is a
good writer and whips up a great press release, then please share
it with the other Advocates. If another one of you has made up a form
that makes things easier for you, then share it too! Making this a team
effort will unify us and make us stronger and more effective in our
individual efforts. Together we can do incredible things! Your success is
my success and vice versa. As the Advocate Program grows, our company
will grow--and as the company grows, we will be able to offer incentives
such as vacations and who knows...maybe even vehicles! But, we have to
work TOGETHER!
Why Recruiting is
Important
Recruiting new Advocates to
your team is probably the most important (and most profitable) thing that
you can do--especially at this level. Remember, you get a percentage of
all of your recruits sales, and their recruit's sales and so on! One
exciting thing about our program (unlike an other), is you can recruit
businesses and/or individuals! This makes your opportunities endless!
Who Do I Recruit?
Start by targeting who you
think would be the most beneficial to you and your team. Here are a few
suggestions and the reasons why I chose them:
Friends and Family
If you are passionate about diversity,
you already have either a diverse family or diverse group of
friends. This is a great place to start. Get with your friends and
family and get referrals. Referrals are a major part of your
business--everyone can give you at least 3 potentially interested
people. Don't be afraid to ask! Because our products and resources
are so hard to find, people will welcome the opportunity to talk to
you!
Child Advocacy Groups (non-profits)
Contact local groups, such as: Head Start, CASA, Child Welfare
League, Early Childhood Association, Department of Human Services, etc. (this list could be huge). Find
the Director of these local chapters. Many of these groups have annual
conferences (as well as a national conference and several training
sessions) and can purchase booth space at a minimal cost. For the
for-profit company (us) the fees can be hundreds of dollars. Often times area chapters can have booths and sell
items to help fund their local chapter. These make AWESOME recruits
because they benefit, the organization benefits and if you recruited
her...YOU benefit!
Principals
A principal may want to join and have his/her
school reap the benefits of the discount while they reap the benefits of
recruiting others. They would receive their discounts (for
the school) and diversity would be a forethought and not an afterthought
for their entire school. He/She could set-up products for the teachers, at
PTO meetings, open house, etc. They could share with other principals and
other school officials. Ultimately, the children would be the greatest
benefactors but the principal could also profit financially.
Teachers
A teacher may want to join because it's
his/her passion and they could raise extra money promoting something they
believe in and at the same time, purchase items for their classroom at a
discount and still make extra money recruiting other advocates. Teachers would be great because they have personal connections
with the principal and student's parents. Maybe they would want to
organize a penny fundraiser for their school to purchase new artwork with
the proceeds (a principal may be interested in this too). Or, maybe they
have a Chinese student in the class whose parents adopted them from China
and they have discussed the importance of celebrating diversity. They may
want to share the business with them and they in-turn share the business
with their playgroup or adoption agency...all while you reap the benefit
of an awesome recruit!
PTO/PTA President
The PTO/PTA President may want some extra
money and she has awesome connections with the principal, teachers parents and
school functions.
Many other GREAT ideas!
Private Child
Care Facilities Child
Advocacy Groups
Public Child
Care Chains
Children's Lawyers & Judges
Charter
Schools
Multicultural Churches
Alternative
Schools Art
Galleries
Public
Schools
Peace/Social Justice Organizations
Private
Schools Children's
Hospitals
Montessori
Schools
Women's Clinics
Preschools
Company & Hospital Cafeterias
Public
Libraries
Human Resources Departments
School
Libraries
Diversity Trainers
University
Cultural/Multicultural Departments International
Relocation Departments
High School
Diversity Clubs Chamber
of Commerce Activities
Adoption
Agencies
Child Care Provider Meetings & Training
Adoption
Groups
Child Care Associations
Foster Care
Agencies
Education Conferences
Department of
Human Services Gifted &
Talented Student Sponsors
Head Start
Programs
Special Needs – Parents, Teachers & Sponsors
Home School
Meetings & Events Corporate –
Chief Diversity Officers
Neighbors
(current and past) Karate
Class (display relevant artwork)
Play
Groups
Dance or Gymnastics Class
Parent
Groups
Summer Camps (church, Anytown, culture, etc.)
PTA/PTO/School Organizations
Scouts & 4H Events
Military Bases
(family services, child care, etc.) Community
Festivals
Retirement
Homes EOL/ELL
Teachers (English Second Language)
Religious
Organizations
Foreign Language Meetings
Business
Associates
Speech & Hearing Pathologists
Sports Clubs &
Classes Schools for
the Deaf
People with Other Home Businesses Your
Kids’ Friends’ Parents
Teachers
Child Development Centers
Scouts & Other
Groups Baby Fairs &
Kid Expo’s
Support Groups (all kinds)
University Education
Departments
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOP)
University Student Organizations
Mothers of
Multiples
Multicultural Fraternities/Sororities
Book Fairs &
Fundraisers Support
Group Meetings
Craft
Fairs
Baby-sitter Co-op Meetings
Your Own Yard
Sale Seasonal
Events & Festivals
Flea
Markets
Benefits for Charity of Choice
Family Resource
Center State &
County Fairs & Carnivals
Church
Events
Book & Literacy Meetings
Mothers Day Out Programs
Arts & Humanities Festivals
Company
Picnics
Mommy and Me Groups
Science
Fairs
Bible Studies
Art
Shows
Women's Organizations
School Teachers’
Lounges Community
Fundraisers
Teacher & Librarian
Meetings Corporate – Human
Resource Managers
Partner with
Other Home Parties
THE INTERNET-MESSAGE BOARDS
Pediatrician
Offices THE
INTERNET-HOME BASED BUSINESSES
The possibilities are endless! If you have
more questions, contact us at
info@icelebratediversity.com or if you're ready to get
started--JOIN TODAY! |
