Supporting the 2026 Izaak Walton League of America National Conference in Bloomington, Minnesota
About the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA)
The Izaak Walton League of America is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected conservation organizations. For more than a century, the League’s 40,000 members have worked to conserve, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of our nation’s natural resources.
About the 2026 IWLA National Conference
In July 2026, the Minnesota Division of the IWLA will proudly host the National Convention in Bloomington, Minnesota. More than 300 representatives from across the country will gather to celebrate conservation achievements, exchange ideas, and shape the future of environmental stewardship in America.
About the Host Committee
The Minnesota Division’s Host Committee leads the planning and coordination for this national event, supported by volunteer teams dedicated to sponsorship, logistics, marketing, hospitality, sustainability, and youth engagement. Each volunteer plays a meaningful role in ensuring that the 2026 conference is impactful, inclusive, and well-organized.
Your Role: Sponsor Liaison
As a Sponsor Liaison, you will help build and maintain relationships with businesses, organizations, and individuals who sponsor the 2026 IWLA National Conference. Working closely with the Sponsorship Team, you’ll serve as a primary point of contact for sponsors—ensuring they feel valued, informed, and connected to the League’s conservation mission.
Responsibilities include:
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Communicating with confirmed sponsors to coordinate recognition and deliverables.
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Tracking sponsor commitments and ensuring benefits (e.g., logos, signage, mentions) are fulfilled.
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Providing personalized follow-up before, during, and after the conference.
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Supporting the Sponsorship Coordinator in identifying new sponsorship opportunities.
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Helping document sponsor engagement for post-event reporting and recognition.
Time Commitment:
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Low engagement through 2025, typically 3–5 hours per month, completed remotely.
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Increased activity from February to July 2026 as sponsor coordination intensifies.
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Onsite participation encouraged during the third week of July 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota, to assist with sponsor hospitality and recognition.
Ideal for:
Volunteers who are personable, professional, and detail-oriented—comfortable communicating with community and corporate partners. A strong commitment to conservation and community building is essential; prior experience in outreach or relationship management is helpful but not required.
Impact:
Your work will help sustain and expand the partnerships that make this national conservation gathering possible. Through your efforts, sponsors will feel connected not just to an event, but to the Izaak Walton League’s enduring mission to protect and enjoy the natural world.
