Book Description

Finding corporate sponsorship is tough. You are competing against many others for scarce dollars. And corporate sponsors are expecting a commercial return on their investment.You need expert guidance to succeed in this fiercely competitive field.This helpful, step-by-step guide explains in detail how you can win sponsors with a customized, practical approach that achieves great results!Looking for proven, creative ways to find more funding for your organization or activity? Support from a corporate sponsor can make your cause or proposed activity financially viable.This book, "How to Win Corporate Sponsorship," guides you on the most successful ways to secure support - in one convenient resource!Companies get approached all the time by community-based organizations like charities, non-profits, arts organizations, sports clubs, professional associations, and good causes. So how do you lift your sponsorship success rate?If you follow the hard-won knowledge brought together in this information-packed book, your chances of success will improve.Content is based on Kim Harrison's 3 decades in representing corporate sponsors and as a consultant seeking sponsorship for clients. He knows what it is about!HERE'S JUST SOME OF THE CONTENT:*Crystal-clear clarification of "sponsorship" and what it is not (it can be a confusing concept)*Why companies sponsor - and the attributes of your organization that will interest a sponsor*Sponsorship is a business commitment that has to fit the sponsor's goals and objectives*The invaluable secrets of calculating the sponsorship fee*Comprehensive marketing plan template to identify and reach potential sponsors*How to create many attractive sponsorship benefits*Prepare a promotional plan for the sponsored activity*A detailed template for writing two key types of sponsorship proposals - short and detailed*How to make initial contact with a potential sponsor - and following up*Guidelines on making a successful selling pitch to a potential sponsor*How to overcome a weak negotiating position*The right way to implement a sponsorship agreement*How to promote the sponsors in your event*Measuring the success of a sponsorshipAND EVEN MORE. INCLUDING...*Why preparation is so vitally important*How to lay the groundwork so your team is sponsor-friendly*The importance of establishing a sponsorship policy, with 9 broad components*The 4 fundamental things sponsors want to know from you*Using social media to support sponsors' marketing priorities*How to develop a strong ongoing relationship with your sponsor*7 ideas for helping corporate sponsors add value to their target marketTHIS BOOK GIVES YOU UNIQUE VALUE:- How to win corporate sponsorship is a resource you just can't find anyplace else.- You get the real-world tips, techniques, and insights needed to find an appropriate corporate sponsor and get them to sign on the dotted line.- Tremendous value. No other resource, at any price provides as much practical value . . . At $9.99 it's a steal. What's more, your purchase is backed by our unconditional money-back guarantee!- A methodology earned from hard-won experience, which is being passed along to you.- Saves you a lot of time! All this valuable information is at your fingertips so conveniently!- Content that's easy to read and understand. It tells you exactly how to bring the information together for the results you want.