To realize their own ideas or charity programs often require large financial investments or the help of a famous person. Finding a wealthy person who is interested in your project is not so simple.
You will need
- - portfolio;
- - business cards.
Instruction manual
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Find sites of famous people. Or people whose activities lie in the sphere of your interests. For example, you are looking for sponsorship for a private art gallery. So, it is better to search for a patron among eminent artists or sculptors. Usually they post information about the charity or philanthropy they are involved in.
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A letter to a potential benefactor should contain a report on your activities. Let's say you are looking for a sponsor to organize a concert with the participation of children with disabilities or orphans. Indicate how exactly you see the concert, where it will be held, what purpose it pursues. But try not to ask for money. Focus on the fact that you only need participation and support of an eminent person, assistance in holding a PR-campaign.
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If your letter is of interest to a potential sponsor, a spokesperson or personal assistant will contact you. At a meeting with him, tell us all about your activities, what difficulties arise, what has already been done. If you had experience conducting such events, provide a photo report.
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The question of financial assistance should always come from the interested party. In this case, you should have a rough estimate of costs. Try to make the amount look plausible, put in the estimate only the necessary costs. For yourself, do not forgive any reward. If the sponsor finds your request interesting and helps once, it is likely that his help will not be limited. And you will get a permanent patron.
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Look for sponsors at traditional charity events and auctions that bring together business and culture. Carry a portfolio that reflects your activities. Be sure to make business cards that will contain brief information about you, if you, for example, are the president of a charitable foundation or the head of a volunteer group. You can make a booklet that describes your activities and immediate plans.
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Feel free to approach people, introduce yourself, literally tell in a nutshell about yourself and leave a business card or booklet with a link to a personal website. No need to be intrusive, conduct a friendly conversation, with a smile. The more business cards you give out, the more likely that someone will be interested in you.
