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How to reach more people with right digital tools {podcast episode}

If you’re interested in learning more about how to secure corporate sponsors for your next nonprofit event (virtual or otherwise), you’ll want to listen in to my latest podcast episode with Travis Johnson, host of the Nonprofit Architect Podcast!

During our conversation, Travis and I talked about the three most important components of getting that YES for corporate sponsorship requests, the importance of using the right digital tools to make your life as a nonprofit director easier, some of the secrets behind the Executive Director Board Report template, and I recommend my favorite tool for broadcasting your event live on Facebook.

Listen in and learn from this episode by going to the Nonprofit Architect website or download the episode using your favorite podcast app! Just search for “Nonprofit Architect.”

Conversation Highlights (from the Nonprofit Architect website)

[00:57] Andrea describes that One-nine design focuses on helping nonprofit organizations use the right tools to reach more people and make a bigger impact.

[04:38]She also shares major key points that make her nonprofit templates stand out.

[16:27] "You may have the best mission that impacting many people but if you're not relating all that to the company you're asking for sponsorship, your message will fall flat.”

[16:44]Three major perspectives Andrea considers when helping nonprofits reach out for sponsorship.

[17:42] Two popular models for continuous interaction after getting sponsorship for an event.

[22:29] Before asking for sponsorship from a local business, You must find out who their audience is.

[24:27] Before asking for sponsorship from a local business, You must find out where they advertise and thank them there after the event.

[33:42] Andrea recommends "Streamyard" software for showcasing sponsors during virtual events.

 [40:12] Ensuring you reach back out to the sponsors after the event is the key to getting repeat sponsors.

[43:21] Advice to nonprofit organizations that are looking to hold online events and want to gain sponsorship

[46:09] A question to ask donors "What are you so passionate about that you would invest a significant amount of money to change or grow?"

[48:28]How to contact Andrea (get a free resource)

Remarkable Quotes

[29:29] "I try to think about what everyone else is offering and ask; How can I step that up a notch?"

[44:02] "The world is full of flat squirrels who couldn't make a decision."

[47:41] "The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, the willingness to learn is a choice."

Listen in and then tell me what you think!

Andrea


Resources mentioned in this post:

The Nonprofit Template Shop

Executive Director Board Report Template