Sponsorship discovery calls are about much more than asking for support. The mindset you bring into the conversation can influence your confidence, listening skills, preparation, and ability to
When people ask about the purpose of a discovery call, especially in sponsorship conversations, they often assume it’s about pitching, presenting sponsorship levels, or having something that feels
Sponsorship has its own language, and it is important to be aware of the correct sponsorship terms as you approach potential sponsors and collaboration partners. Using incorrect terminology
When you’re connecting with sponsors in person, a “leave behind” can take many forms such as a document, pamphlet, a gift, and the list goes on. The key
Knowing your audience well helps brand and collaboration partners & sponsors make their decisions on potential sponsorship and collaboration initiatives. To know your audience well, collecting helpful audience
If you’re an entrepreneur, having big dreams to raise and bringing projects to life can be inspiring goals. But to fund your projects, you may run into challenges.
More and more, we are seeing businesses, philanthropists and funders collaborating on matching funds campaigns and impact investing. Recently we read an article about an Ottawa-based philanthropist who
Now more than ever, we are hearing that granting organizations, funders, and sponsors are looking to nonprofit organizations, service clubs, and entrepreneurs to collaborate and partner where possible
In 2020, we had numerous opportunities to speak with sponsors from local, regional, and national businesses and brands. This online and virtual world we are living in with
What if you could find sponsors and have other businesses pay for your book tour? What if local businesses purchased your books in bulk for their clients to