When teams start looking for sponsors, the local pizza place is usually one of the first businesses everyone thinks of.
But they’re already being asked by every team, school, and organization in town.
There are better places to start.
Think about businesses that want to build relationships with local families: dentists, orthodontists, realtors, insurance agents, banks, physical therapy clinics, car dealerships, home-service companies, and more.
I put together a free list of 100 businesses to approach first, along with tips to help you make a stronger ask.
Because fundraisers are great, but every sponsorship dollar raised is one less dollar coming out of a family’s pocket.