5 Fast Grant Writing Hacks
1: Focus on people, not “stuff”
Talk about the impact the project will have in the community.
2: Do your research
Demonstrate the need within the community and use demographic data to support your claim. Clearly reference evidence-based research and use it to justify your application.
3: Professionally present your club and your members
Make sure your club is presented as competent and capable of executing the proposed plan. This means your application needs to flow well and tell the amazing story of your club.
4: Use visual materials
Provide photos, use tables or insert graphics into your document. Or, attach a well-produced video or slideshow!
5: Follow the rules and address the criteria
Sounds obvious, but so many people miss this step!
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This book covers the following topics:
Traditional methods of sponsorship and how new ways of thinking can significantly improve your sponsorship results.
New and innovative ideas to gain sponsorship
How to effectively attract and retain long term sponsors to sustain your club into the future
The value of club sponsorship and how to maximise it for both the club and the sponsor
Who makes up your club community and how to effectively communicate with them.
How to measure the value of sponsorship.
Writing sponsorship proposals and renewing sponsors.
Creating a sense of belonging for your sponsors.
The importance of capturing, maintaining and handing on sponsorship information.
This book has been designed for the volunteers of local sports clubs, covering both fundamental concepts and more complex sponsorship strategies.