Corporate fundraising
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What is it?
Asking businesses to support you with financial contributions or with volunteer time.
Good reasons to try corporate fundraising
- You want to build relationships with local businesses
OR
- You have committee members or volunteers who work for a larger organisation with good schemes
OR
- You have popular, ticketed events or a high profile and a good marketing team (sponsorship)
OR
- Your values as an organisation align very closely with the values or interests of a particular business
Key advice
- Start by writing letters to selected local businesses that are known to support the community.
- Follow the Institute of Fundraising’s guide if you want to attract sponsorships or larger donations from businesses. There are lots of angles to consider. The guide covers a lot of the legal implications.
- Also look for trusts and foundations run by local businesses. These can be great starter grants.
Last reviewed: 18 November 2020
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