The surest way to a successful blood donor challenge is through a strong donor recruitment campaign that combines a variety of promotional and educational activities. Coordinators play an important role, taking the lead in promoting the challenge to co-workers and associates. Coordinators may want to organize a small committee to help. The following promotional and recruitment activities will help you get started. Management Support Ask for strong management support from all levels and get them actively involved.
Staff react favourably and feel like their efforts are appreciated when endorsed by management.
Perhaps management could write a letter or email to employees encouraging participation. The most effective way of recruiting donors is by asking face to face. Rally the support and participation of your co-workers, clients, associates, family members and friends by asking them to join you in making a donation. People who are personally asked to give blood generally feel they have made a commitment they intend to keep. A common reason people give for not donating is that no one ever asked.