Fundraising Toolkit
A starting point for information on raising funds from private sources
These downloadable PDF factsheets are designed to guide you through the basic steps of sourcing and developing a new business partnership.
Step One
If this is your first venture into corporate sponsorship territory it might help you to review our factsheet on what motivates a business to partner with the arts:
Factsheet: Why Businesses Sponsor the Arts
Step Two
Many companies have Corporate Social Responsibily or Corporate Philanthrophy programmes in place, here's a basic overview of these types of initatives:
Factsheet: Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility
Step Three
Many companies have Corporate Social Responsibly or Corporate Philanthropy programmes in place, here's a basic overview of these types of initiatives:
Factsheet: Ethical Fundraising Policy
Step Four
Now that you've decided you're ready to start talking to businesses, have a look at our factsheet outlining the five basics steps of getting ready to make the approach:
Factsheet: Five Steps To Sponsorship
Step Five
Once you've succeeded in finding the right partner you'll need to formalize the partnership, we've provides basic templates to help you in the process:
Factsheet: How to Write a Formal Partnership Agreement
Step Six
Evaluation is essential to show the value of a partnership for both parties, use this factsheet to determine some key indicators and outputs:
Factsheet: Return on Investment