A guide for official nonprofit partners of Athletes Make The Best™ Storm Recovery
Your supporters already buy supplies to prepare their homes and businesses for winter. As an official nonprofit partner of Athletes Make The Best™ Storm Recovery, invite them to make those purchases through a program that supports your organization and strengthens community storm readiness.
Start With a Simple Conversation
“Hi, I’m with [Nonprofit Name]. I’m not asking for a donation. I’m asking to earn your purchasing support.
“If you already buy ice melt at a big box store, consider purchasing through Athletes Make The Best™ Storm Recovery. You get supplies you need while supporting our nonprofit and the community we serve.”
Then ask: “Who handles your winter supply purchases, and have you ordered for this season?”
Know the Product
The 3-Way Ice Melt Blend includes these supplier-listed features:
- Made in the U.S. | Domestic Content Certified
- Magnesium free, described by the supplier as less harmful to concrete.
- Works down to −12 degrees, with the temperature scale to be confirmed; green color for application visibility.
- 50-pound bags | 49 bags per pallet | 18 pallets per truckload
Our team provides current pricing and confirms product specifications and delivery availability.
10 Buyers to Contact
Focus on people who purchase winter supplies for entrances, sidewalks, and properties.
| Potential buyer | Who to contact | Conversation starter |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Property management companies | Property or facilities manager | “Could our team provide a quote for the properties you manage?” |
| 2. Snow removal and landscaping companies | Owner or purchasing manager | “Have you secured your winter ice melt supply?” |
| 3. Apartment and condominium communities | Building manager or association board | “Who purchases supplies for your shared walkways?” |
| 4. Stores and shopping centers | Owner or facilities manager | “Would you consider our program for your winter purchases?” |
| 5. Churches and houses of worship | Administrator or maintenance lead | “Could your winter purchases also support our nonprofit?” |
| 6. Medical and dental offices | Office or building manager | “Who handles ice melt purchases for your entrances?” |
| 7. Gyms and sports facilities | Owner or operations manager | “Could our program help supply your facility this winter?” |
| 8. Restaurants and local businesses | Owner or general manager | “Do you purchase ice melt for your sidewalk or entrance?” |
| 9. Homeowners and landlords | Supporters and rental property owners | “Would you support our nonprofit through your winter supply purchase?” |
| 10. Warehouses and manufacturers | Facilities or purchasing manager | “Are winter supplies purchased here or through a central office?” |
Ask prospects what they purchase, how much they need, when they need it, and who approves purchases. Prioritize buyers with multiple properties or recurring supply needs.
Make the Most of the Winter Timeline
The campaign runs November 2026 through March 2027. Begin outreach in late October while buyers are reviewing their winter supply needs.
Late October through November: Identify purchasing contacts and encourage quote requests before seasonal orders are finalized.
December through February: Follow up about replenishment and share preparedness reminders with confirmed ordering and delivery information.
March: Support remaining winter needs and ask satisfied buyers about purchasing again next season.
If someone has already ordered, ask: “Could we be considered for your next replenishment purchase?”
You Make the Connection. We Handle the Order.
Simply direct prospects to AthletesMakeTheBest.com to request a quote. During their request, buyers identify your nonprofit as the partner they wish to support.
Our team processes the order and notifies you of your incoming transfer once a qualifying order is completed.
Payments are transmitted on the first and second Friday of each month by 11 a.m., November through March.
Include your nonprofit’s exact name and the website in every email, text, social post, and purchasing conversation so buyers know which organization to identify.
Marketing Support for Your Nonprofit
Each official nonprofit partner receives custom campaign artwork and a featured article on AthletesMakeTheBest.com.
These materials introduce your organization, explain your community impact, and highlight the programs or capital improvements you are raising funds to support.
Share your artwork and article with supporters, local businesses, and prospective buyers through email, social media, and direct outreach.
Sample Letter
Subject: Your Winter Ice Melt Purchase Can Support Our Community
Dear [Name],
I’m reaching out on behalf of [Nonprofit Name], an official nonprofit partner of Athletes Make The Best™ Storm Recovery. We’re not asking for a donation. We’re asking to earn your purchasing support.
If you already buy ice melt at a big box store, consider purchasing through our program. You receive supplies you need while helping us raise funds for [specific program or capital improvement].
The 3-Way Ice Melt Blend is Made in the U.S. and Domestic Content Certified. It comes in 50-pound bags, with 49 bags per pallet and 18 pallets per truckload. Its green color helps make application visible.
Visit AthletesMakeTheBest.com to request a quote and identify [Nonprofit Name] as the nonprofit partner you wish to support. The Athletes Make The Best™ team will handle pricing, order processing, and delivery coordination.
Who handles your winter supply purchases, and have you ordered for this season?
Learn more about our work and fundraising goal here: [Featured Article Link].
Thank you for considering a purchase that helps prepare your property and support our community.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Title]
[Nonprofit Name]
[Email] | [Phone]
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