One of the most difficult tasks in fundraising is also the most important: asking for money. Some fundraisers find discussing money to be uncomfortable or impolite. It’s been especially awkward… Read More »
Sponsorship Strategies
Develop strong sponsorship strategies since those sponsors are often an integral part of nonprofit events. Whether you have a luncheon, fun-run or gala event, corporate sponsors can help offset the costs of an event – venue, decor, food, entertainment, technology and more.
Reward your sponsors with the brand recognition they desire.
These posts are based on the “Sponsorship Strategy: Recruiting and Keeping Sponsor Partners” eBook from the Greater Giving Fundraising Excellence Series. Each new post focuses on a different part of your sponsor strategy and how best to leverage your value for the greatest mutual benefit.
7 Tips to Attract Corporate Sponsors
Effective charities do not just ask for corporate funding for their causes, but they attract it. Every year corporate America gives more and more to charity – according to IEG there will… Read More »
Pitching for a Yes, Part 3: Making the Ask!
This post is the seventh and final in a series designed to open you up to a new way of viewing sponsors and their role within your nonprofit’s overall strategy. These posts… Read More »
Pitching For A Yes, Part 2: Developing Your Pitch
This post is the sixth in a series designed to open you up to a new way of viewing sponsors and their role within your nonprofit’s overall strategy. These posts… Read More »
Pitching for a Yes, Part 1: Exploring Your Value
This post is the fifth in a series designed to open you up to a new way of viewing sponsors and their role within your nonprofit’s overall strategy. These posts are… Read More »
One Trick that Guarantees a Sponsorship? LISTENING
This post is the fourth in a series designed to open you up to a new way of viewing sponsors and their role within your nonprofit’s overall strategy. These posts are… Read More »
Harnessing Corporate Altruism
This post is the third in a series designed to open you up to a new way of viewing sponsors and their role within your nonprofit’s overall strategy. These posts are… Read More »
3 Steps to Timing Your Sponsor Ask
This post is the second in a series designed to open you up to a new way of viewing sponsors and their role within your nonprofit’s overall strategy. These posts… Read More »
A Sponsor Strategy With Fewer Headaches
This post is the first in a series designed to open you up to a new way of viewing sponsors and their role within your nonprofit’s overall strategy. These posts… Read More »