One needs to spend money to make money, especially regarding attracting sponsorship. However, even a small fundraiser can launch you with the initial resources you need to gain more sponsorship. Initial funding can also be gained by a yard sales, public auction, car washes, etc. You can utilize this financing for a larger occasion with higher profile and further attention to your cause. Fund raising and sponsorship can be enjoyable, but it takes patience, strength, special knowledge and unique software tools.

Some tips:

— Form a list of company contacts or have a list merchant create one for you. Often, a charity’s volunteer center will do a emailing for you if you’re are a member. These groups have have up-to-date details on their contacts.

— Call and get the actual name and address of the CEO or committee in charge of company finances and sponsorship.

— Create a communication letter that states you are looking for several company sponsorships or one main source.

— Know that most company sponsorships and contributions for the season make decisions between Nov-Jan each year. To be considered, your content must be in their hands promptly. It may take up to a year to prepare the event. Strategize ahead; start early.

Sending a Resume for Sponsorship

You will need a legally charitable organization entity including a company logo and letterhead when you approaching a company to sponsor your event. Send promo materials and a brochure about the goals and objectives of your charitable organization. Prior to delivering it, research the company. Determine what other sponsorships they are involved with and/or if a individual meeting to a key person is needed.

Here’s exactly what is needed by your information as you present:

– a paragraph of introduction

– Describe the objectives and objective for the company clearly. Describe how their company will be shown in the community eye and your idea of how their connection with your company will benefit them.

– Detail out the price range of sponsorship needed for the event(s) – Describe what part of the event or price range you anticipate them offering.

– Point out how your charitable organization and their company are natural companions for this particular cause.

– The correspondence should end with a brief conclusion, and the time frame needed for decision, and a return contact number for further information.

On your resume, make sure you include:

1. a general plan for marketing for your occasion

2. a page on what the sponsorship funding will purchase

3. Stats and research on how many and who the problem impacts locally, regionally, nationwide, and worldwide

Always do a followup contact to find out if your packet arrived. You may ask how long it takes for these choices to be made. Ask about the value of a personal meeting. Some companies like to meet over lunch to learn details. Approach groups and fund-generating companies by getting on their speakers’ forums and into their updates. Other public groups will sometimes embrace a charitable organization and include your causes in their regular marketing.