- Local businesses
- Corporations
- Foundations
- Government agencies
- Individuals
2. Research sponsors:
- Learn about their mission, values, and interests
- Identify common ground between your concert and their goals
3. Develop a sponsorship proposal:
- Include a clear and concise description of your concert
- Outline the benefits of sponsorship, such as brand exposure and community goodwill
- Provide a budget that includes the sponsorship amount you are requesting
- Customize each proposal to the specific sponsor
4. Make contact:
- Reach out to potential sponsors via email, phone, or in person
- Schedule meetings to discuss your proposal in more detail
- Be prepared to answer questions about your concert and the sponsorship opportunity
5. Negotiate and finalize the sponsorship agreement:
- Work with the sponsor to determine the specific terms of the sponsorship, such as the amount of funding, the benefits the sponsor will receive, and the duration of the agreement
- Put the agreement in writing and have both parties sign it
6. Fulfill your obligations:
- Provide the sponsor with the agreed-upon benefits, such as logo placement on promotional materials, tickets to the concert, or speaking opportunities
- Thank the sponsor for their support and keep them informed about the success of the concert
7. Follow up:
- Send a thank-you note to the sponsor after the concert
- Stay in touch with the sponsor and consider opportunities for future collaboration