The following are tips and techniques for planning a successful blood drive that will help save numerous lives in our community.  For additional information, please call (713) 791-6670 or e-mail hostablooddrive@giveblood.org.

• Schedule the Drive
  - Schedule the date and time of the drive.
• - Reserve the room or donor coach.
• - Set a blood drive goal.
• - Form a recruitment team.

 

• Promotion and Marketing
  - Communicate marketing support materials from your account representative.
• - Plan newsletter announcement, press release and marketing material distribution.
• - Select a theme.

 

• Recruiting and Scheduling
  - Schedule appointments for donors.
• - E-mail campaign to potential donors.
• - Host speaking or kick-off event to recruit donors.
• - Schedule sign-up table.
• - Assign departments or floors to recruitment team to personally ask people to donate.
• - Communicate your blood drive goal to group members.

 

• Day of the Drive
  - Clear room of furniture and meet collections staff.
• - Post directional signs around building and grounds.
• - Welcome table – schedule volunteers to greet donors and manage appointments.
• - Refreshment table – keep snacks and drinks. easily available and give to all donors.
• -Create excitement with balloons or raffle items.
• - Monitor the donors after the donation.
• - Thank the donors as they leave!