Search for an online band sponsorship site where you can create a profile and start looking for sponsorship, like PledgeMusic.com, SellaBand.com, Slicethepie.com or ArtistShare.com. Band sponsorship websites are often referred to as "fan funding" sites.
Use your band biography and press pack to fill in the essential details. Most fan funding websites require that you create a profile to gain sponsorship for a specific event or project like recording an album or going on tour, so review the website's guidelines before filling in the required fields.
Decide what your band most needs sponsorship for and create a short, simple sentence to summarize it. This is known as the "5 second pitch." For example, if you need sponsorship to record a new album your profile could be titled "Be a Part of Recording Band X's New Album."
Write a page giving a project overview from the band's perspective. Be emotive in your approach to sponsorship, as you want readers to understand why the project is so important to your band. This is your sales pitch, so emphasize how the band will grow and progress as a direct result of the project.
Fill in a page stating the goal amount of dollars needed for the project to be a success. For example, "We need you to help us raise $2,000 to go on tour this summer." Explain here exactly what the money will be spent on and when and where the project will take place.
Write a couple of paragraphs outlining the benefits of sponsorship. This is the most important factor from the reader's point of view, so brainstorm what they could get out of giving your band money. Most fan funding websites require that you offer incentives to sponsors on a sliding scale. For example, if someone gives you $10 you could promise them a download of the album before it's in the shops, or if someone gives you $500 you could come and play a show in their front room.
Promote your sponsorship profile to as many fans and potential sponsors as possible by using all of the channels available. Link your profile to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Think of other ways to promote your profile, like handing out flyers at shows, hiring a music PR agency or making a viral video explaining your project.