Aligning with charities to create centers of influence and visibility
Blake helped the founder of a charity that received an MDRT Worldwide grant (Ukulele Kids Club) pursue their vision through introductions to clients and centers of influence. In this short time, we have made tremendous strides, including securing a commitment from Give Kids the World Village to establish an ongoing music therapy program in 2018 for the children, showcase presentation at an insurance conference in front of 200 insurance producers, a keynote speaker engagement at a private dinner with top donors fundraiser at a Texas Children's Hospital and an active dialogue with a Hawaii Medical Center to establish a MT program and private fundraising event. Blake has been introduced to CEOs of hospitals, heads of local charities/foundations, corporate donors supporting these events, celebrities, television and print reporters, and he believes this ability to meet centers of influence is something MDRT members should know.