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How to Write a Press Release About a New Sponsor (and Delight Them)
You’ve secured a new sponsor — great. Now is the moment to strengthen the partnership and make your partner proud. A well-written…
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Corporate Volunteering: When a Company Donates Time and Hands
Companies can support nonprofits not only with money but by giving employee time and skills. Corporate volunteering builds relationships, saves costs and…
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Tax Benefits for Sponsors — Simple, No Lawyer Needed
Sponsoring is not a donation but a form of advertising that can be fully tax-deductible if the contract and fulfilment clearly show…
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What to Do When a Sponsor Says “No” — and How to Turn It into “Maybe Next Time”
Hear “no” from sponsors often? Here are five calm, practical ways to turn a refusal into a future partnership.
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How to Write a Cold Email a Patron Won’t Delete
Most cold emails to potential patrons end up in the trash. This calm, practical guide gives a step‑by‑step approach—and ready-to-use templates—to get…
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How to Handle Your First Meeting with a Patron: 3 Scenarios (Yes, No, Maybe)
A first meeting with a potential patron is like a first date: nerves, possibility, and the chance to win a long-term partner.…
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Where to Find Patrons: 5 Places to Look (and Where Not to Search)
You have a great project and know what to offer patrons, but where do you find them? We share five proven places…
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Patron vs. Sponsor: What’s the Fundamental Difference? (And Why Not to Confuse Them)
They sound similar, but patronage and sponsorship are two distinct fundraising strategies. Mix them up and you could lose money—or damage your…
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How to Keep a Patron for Years: Regular Contact Without Being Annoying
Winning a patron is great; keeping them takes craft. A steady, respectful contact rhythm keeps supporters engaged for years — here’s a…
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How to Win Over a Patron? 7 Golden Rules for Your Organization
You have a great project, but a patron still said “no.” Often the reason is simple: you didn’t appeal to them as…