GAME always recommends a 7–9-month timeframe to new clients for the Derby Duck Fundraiser. This is mainly to cover the time it takes to secure sponsorships. GAME can help you create your sponsorship packet and give you ideas of the types of sponsors you can go after. The more time you put into securing sponsors, the better the outcome for your Derby Duck Fundraiser. When planning your event, focusing on your sponsors should be the first step. In addition to securing sponsors, it is just as important to let them know how you can provide exposure to them in return for their sponsorship money.
What You Can Offer to Potential Sponsors
- Digital marketing exposure: sponsor logos and website links on your website, email blasts and social media posts leading up to your fundraiser.
- Print marketing exposure: sponsor logos on event tickets or adoption papers and marketing collateral such as business cards, posters, or yard signs.
- Virtual Gift Bag: includes sponsor offers available to the public or exclusive to duck adopters on your website.
- Duck merchandise and duck balloons for selfie stations at their place of business.
- Sponsor logos on duck deployment t-shirts and banners on event day.
- A duck adoption booth for their business on event day.
And so much more!
Contact GAME today to learn more about how you can secure sponsors for your Derby Duck Fundraiser and what you can offer your sponsors in return.
