You can recruit and train solicitors to help you by setting up a training session with your UPAF representative. Business Executives for the Arts represents the top management tier of many local companies. Recruit and train campaign captains or solicitors. For group solicitation, assign one or two solicitors for each department. Your UPAF representative can help you conduct a solicitor training session.
People are more likely to support a cause if they are properly informed.
Don t assume employees know what UPAF is and how it works. Use internal communication to advertise campaign events, dates, utilize voice mail, e-mail, posters, flyers, table tents, display cases, etc. Hold the campaingn kick-off event. Begin your campaign kick-off with a brief speech from top management, supporting the campaign. A UPAF speaker and entertainer can liven up the event.