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    How do I get a sponsorship to get started with college radio?
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    Search for small companies around you, like family restaurants, and offer them advertisement on air.
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    How do I know that they have interest in my proposal?
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    They would write back or call you to say they are interested to help and ask more of what you want to achieve in the future with them.
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    How do I get a sponsor for my soccer team?
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    Sports teams, especially for kids, usually have a lot of success with asking local restaurants and businesses to sponsor them. I would recommend coming up with a list of sponsorship levels and prizes (if any), and then approach some local business owners about possibly sponsoring your team. Your coach(es) should be able to help you.
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    How do I get sponsorship for a book festival in our village?
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    Call or email local firms or industries, briefly explain what kind of event it is, how helpful they would be, and how it would benefit them and paint their company in a positive light. Be polite and thankful in advance. If this doesn't work out, try contacting Coca-Cola. They almost never deny sponsorship.
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    How long before the event should I begin getting sponsors?
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    It depends upon how big your event is. If it is a big event, you should be getting sponsors two or three months before the event.
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    How do I get sponsors for a non-profit organization?
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    Go talk to people and explain your needs.
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    It is possible for me to speak to the managers where I want sponsorship rather than writing a letter, but have the letter with me?
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    While in-person meetings can make an impression, most managers are very busy. You'd have to first arrange appointments through the managers' administrative assistants. Keep the meetings very brief, simply stating that you'd like to request their sponsorship and would like to provide a letter with details. However, keep in mind that simply sending a letter is best; it's less intrusive and can be dealt with whenever the managers have the opportunity to check it out.
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    How do I get sponsorship for university studies?
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    Sponsorships for university studies are typically called scholarships; they are offered to those with exceptional academic or athletic abilities, as well as those who would be otherwise unable to afford advanced education. Do some research on the various scholarships available to see which you might be eligible for.
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