Sponsors – How to Get Your Foot in the Door

This seminar will focus on the first and most important steps when looking to secure corporate sponsors and agency partners. Using out-of-the-box ideas, you'll leave how to secure dollars, in-kind contributions, media coverage and other valuable resources. Hear and see examples of how to use e-mail, direct mail, personal visits and phone calls to tell your story to valuable contacts and potential prospects.

Learning Outcomes - You will learn:

• Match single or multiple sponsors to specific projects and programs to maximize ROI (return on investment.)
• List and complete the steps necessary to develop a sponsorship campaign and timeline with little or no "seed money" or budget
• Create an unforgettable sponsorship package that will grab the attention of the most sought-after sponsors.

Session Format: Through small group work and large group sharing participants will create a plan to find, engage and attract sponsors to their programs. They will write an outline of a sponsoship proposal for their specific agency or program.