Ambassadors
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What is an Ambassador?
An ambassador is someone who acts as a messenger or representative of the Employee Giving program's Annual Giving Drive. Ambassadors are critical to the success of the Annual Giving Drive. They are the key to making sure that every employee has the information they need to take advantage of this great opportunity. There are many different ways you can do this! Check out these roles to see what you would like to do, or you could do several all rolled into one.
- Lead Ambassador - at the Department/Division Level
- Worksite Ambassador
- Special Event Coordinator
- Nonprofit Speaker Sponsor
- Nonprofit Expo Volunteer
How can I benefit from being an Ambassador?
These are just a few highlights of how being an Ambassador can benefit you. The skills and relationships you build will help you in all aspects of your job and last a lifetime!
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Leadership Development: Learn and utilize organizational, communication, and team-leading skills
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Get to to know co-workers and management at all levels of your organization
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Gain experience in strategic planning, goal setting, and implementation
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Feel good about doing something great for the community
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Contribute to work site spirit and employee morale
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Have fun at the work site!
Note: Please check with your supervisor for approval. The time commitment is 4-6 hours for training and preparation and an average of 1-2 hours a week during the Annual Giving Drive. The Annual Giving Drive is an approved workplace activity.
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2023 Trainings
Session #1
Required for New Ambassadors, optional for returning.
- Sept. 12 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Sept. 19 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Session #2
All Ambassadors
- Sept. 14 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Sept. 21 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Resources:
Ambassador Toolkit
The Ambassador Team is what makes our impact possible. They are the change-makers bringing moments of meaning to their worksite.
Access SharePoint (login required)
- 2023 Giving Guide (Nonprofits by Service Category)
- 2023 Nonprofit Index - Alpha (pdf)
- eTraining: Ambassador (SharePoint)
- King County TV: Customer Service (online video)
- Indepth how to pledge in PeopleSoft video
- Logo: KCEGP Horizontal
- Logo: KCEGP Square
- Poster: Thermometer for Fundraising
- Poster: 11x17 - Print
- Poster: 11x17- Print
- Poster: 11x17 - Print
- Employee Giving Program Brochure (pdf)
- 2023 Paper Pledge Form (PDF)
- Tax Receipt (PDF)
- Special Event Registration - SharePoint - internal (including calendar request, credit card requests, & special event guidelines) Must be a registered Ambassador
- Special Event Guidelines (pdf)
- Planning Checklist
- Animal Policy for King County Buildings
- Animal Exception Request for Special Events