{"id":8164,"date":"2022-07-06T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T08:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=8164"},"modified":"2022-07-18T14:18:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T14:18:03","slug":"how-to-get-corporate-sponsorship-for-an-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-get-corporate-sponsorship-for-an-event\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Secure Corporate Sponsorships in 4 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Securing sponsorships can seem confusing and intimidating. But fear not! I’m about to break down exactly how to get the event sponsors you need.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Are Corporate Sponsors?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Let’s start off with the basics, shall we? <\/span>What are corporate sponsors?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, <\/span>corporate sponsors are businesses that give valuable support to your event<\/b><\/span>. In return, they usually receive publicity that will support their own company.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s break down a few types of event sponsors:<\/b><\/p>\n

Financial Sponsors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Financial sponsors are the most common. They <\/span>give money to event planners<\/b><\/span> in exchange for a benefit, such as publicity at the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

In-Kind Sponsors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

In-kind sponsors <\/span>offer something of value to the event planner that is not money<\/b><\/span>.<\/span> Perhaps they donate use of a venue, catering, or merchandise for prizes. In exchange, they would receive the same coveted publicity as financial sponsors would.<\/span><\/p>\n

Media Sponsors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Media sponsorships <\/span>offer publicity to the event<\/b><\/span>. This may take the form of news coverage, newspaper advertisements, social media posts, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Media sponsors are a good idea for those who may not have the budget for effective advertising.<\/span><\/p>\n

Promotional Sponsors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

In the world of<\/span> influencers<\/span><\/a>, promotional sponsorships are fairly easy to come by. They <\/span>promote your event to their fanbase or platform<\/b><\/span> in exchange for money, free goods, and\/or publicity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Businesses<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

When it comes to sponsorships, you may see organizations and businesses collaborating with highly established companies.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is nothing wrong with this, but I encourage you to remember local companies. Why?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n