Here are practical ways you can improve your sponsorship proposals right away:

1. Lead with a "thank you" for their time.
2. Use real photos of your last event or audience.
3. Put the sponsor's logo on a mockup of event materials.
4. Share bite-sized testimonials or quotes from past partners.
5. Suggest creative activations ("Host the coffee bar" not just "Logo on banners").
6. Highlight a cause or outcome that matters to the sponsor's brand goals.
7. Offer flexibility - let them mix and match assets if needed.
8. Keep each section short (1-2 paragraphs).
9. Use clear bullet lists for benefits.
10. End with a direct call to action, like "Let's set up a call next week."

Sponsor Lounge Tip

Try submitting your draft proposal for peer review in our members-only forum before your next big pitch!

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