PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism and Keolis share a commitment to creating a world where people with autism are accepted, included, and respected in their communities. This proposal outlines opportunities for collaboration to drive meaningful impact toward that vision.
The following pages present potential partnership components—both internal to Keolis and public-facing. We can build a year-round partnership encompassing all or most elements at the $25,000 level, or explore individual opportunities on an à la carte basis.
Core Components of Partnership (cont.)
Sponsored Public Campaigns
Social Media Campaigns: Engaging content with neurodiverse leaders on commuter rail safety & accessibility
On-Train Branding: Autism acceptance messaging via signage and announcements
Pop-Up Events: Mini STARS concerts and activations on trains and at rail stops
Core Components of Partnership (cont.)
“Internal” Events
Flutie Foundation and Keolis to co-produce a customized STARS of the Spectrum event (in-person or virtual) for Keolis staff, celebrating neurodiverse talent and aligned with Keolis culture, values and themes. Flutie Foundation executes events like this with Converse, Fidelity, MFS Investments and more.
STARS ambassador musician/advocate speaks & performs with MFS Investment staff at annual internal event
STARS ambassadors with Converse staff after a missioncentric and celebratory annual event
Core Components of Partnership (cont.)
Internal Campaigns & Trainings
Flutie Foundation Fellows, families, and professionals
can lead trainings on how to effectively work with autistic passengers, and/or create content and run campaign towards the same goals.
Other Ideas and Opportunities:
Autism Acceptance Month (April): Campaign featuring events/activations; highlight Andrea Natale’s Boston Marathon run with “Dougie’s Team.”
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Cause Marketing: Flutie Foundation brings proven expertise in cobranded fundraising campaigns (e.g., Jersey Mike’s, Get Air).
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Advocacy & Authentic Voices: All actions of this partnership will include autistic self-advocates passionate about rail + elevate Keolis’ neurodivergent employees.
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The following Flutie Foundation locations are near Commuter Rail Stops, and therefore could be activation locations:
Natick Center - 1.4mi from Flutie 5K
Wellesley Center - 0.4mi from Sensory Friendly Viewing Area
Wellesley Hills - 0.2mi from Boston Cheer Zone
Waltham - Flutie Foundation Offices share the same site as
Waltham Outbound Rail stop
