Business, Operations & FundraisingModule 10 of 14

Stewardship & Long-Term Sponsor Relationships

Landing a sponsor is only the start. Keeping them - which is far cheaper than finding new ones - is what makes a team financially sustainable. This module covers thank-yous, recognition, reporting, and renewal.

Stewardship & Long-Term Sponsor Relationships is module 10 of 14 in the Business, Operations & Fundraising guide. It picks up where Grant Writing, Fundraising Events & Crowdfunding left off and hands over to Worked Examples & Mini-Projects: Build Your Team's Business Toolkit. Its 3 lessons are about 64 minutes of the guide's ~20 hours.

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3 lessons

01Thanking & Recognizing SponsorsThe first and most important step in keeping a sponsor: genuine, prompt gratitude.20 min read

02Reporting Impact & Keeping Sponsors EngagedYear-round communication and impact reporting that turns one gift into many.22 min read

03Renewals, Records & Building a Sustainable ProgramTurning sponsors into multi-year partners and institutionalizing fundraising knowledge.22 min read

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