The Sponsorship Manual

This Second Edition has been updated with even more comprehensive information on the industry. The best-selling first edition came as the result of many requests from clients, students and participants in the numerous workshops of the Sponsorship Unit has run, for recommended reading material on sponsorship. You will still find that most of the information contained in this book is original. This easy-to-read text provides practical tips, examples and a dozen comprehensive checklists. The book includes: Practical ideas and insights on how to attract sponsorship; A thorough understanding of sponsorship, its uses, and the reasons why companies sponsor; Skills to identify potential sponsors and what their assessment procedures are likely to be; Practical advice on how to approach a corporation for sponsorship and prepare the necessary proposal; Tips for getting the contract right; Proven methods for keeping sponsors happy; Latest methods for evaluating sponsorships.

The Sponsorship Handbook is a practical guide to sponsorship aimed at practitioners both working for sponsoring companies and those searching for sponsorship. Using the tools, techniques, advice and best practice advocated in this book both sponsors and sponsor seekers will benefit from better servicing and activation once a sponsorship is implemented, with metrics that enable data-based accountability rather than hearsay. "Everyone in the sponsorship industry, from the biggest events and properties to the smallest, are benefitting from the increasing knowledge, data availability, metrics and professionalism in using sponsorship. The Sponsorship Handbook is a part of that process which we hope will bring future success and proven sound results to all in the complex and exciting world of sponsorship." —Luis Vicente, Head of Partnerships, Manchester City Football Club "An indispensable reference for any marketer who is keen to build his/her brand using sponsorship; the new ascending way to empower brands." —Faisal Al-Dail, Saudi Post

The Museum Educator's Manual addresses the role museum educators play in today's museums from an experience-based perspective. Seasoned museum educators author each chapter, emphasizing key programs along with case studies that provide successful examples, and demonstrate a practical foundation for the daily operations of a museum education department, no matter how small. The book covers: volunteer and docent management and training; exhibit development; program and event design and implementation; working with families, seniors, and teens; collaborating with schools and other institutions; and funding. This second edition interweaves technology into every aspect of the manual and includes two entirely new chapters, one on Museums - An Educational Resource for Schools and another on Active Learning in Museums. With invaluable checklists, schedules, organizational charts, program examples, and other how-to documents included throughout, The Museum Educator's Manual is a 'must have' book for any museum educator.

Twelve Step Sponsorship is the first truly comprehensive look at sponsorship, a role recovering people benefit from both as sponsees and ultimately as sponsors. Sponsorship is a rich and enduring part of tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous. Twelve Step Sponsorship delivers both the theory and practice--how to do it and why--in a clear, step-by-step presentation. Written by the author of Getting Started in AA, a widely acclaimed guide for the newcomer to the program of AA, Twelve Step Sponsorship is the first truly comprehensive look at sponsorship, a role recovering people benefit from both as sponsees and ultimately as sponsors. Twelve Step Sponsorship includes informative sections that deal with: finding a sponsor and being a sponsor. Twelve Step Sponsorship offers a welcome reinforcement to the tradition of "passing it on" from one generation of sponsors to the next.

"[Relationships Raise Money]... is a step-by-step guidebook to unravel the mystery of how Sponsorships work - AND - a manual that will give you the confidence to approach any sponsor with integrity and a Win-Win attitude." Barry Spilchuck, Founder, You're My Hero BooksYou've waited long enough to learn the secrets to securing corporate sponsorship. Relationships Raise Money: A Guide to Corporate Sponsorship will reveal what you need to know.This book will help you: Create effective campaigns Understand what can be sponsored Create sponsorship campaigns that get results Measure the effectiveness of your sponsorships Persuade your sponsors to renewRoberto C. Candelaria, a long-time non-profit veteran, has learned the sponsorship world from the ground up. After seeing firsthand the impact a well-run organization can have on the community, Roberto dedicated his life to teaching non-profit organizations profitability, growth, and long-term sustainability. An inspiring leader and in-demand, speaker, trainer and coach, Roberto has helped hundreds of leaders and organizations more effectively raise funds and execute their mission. As one client recently said, "If you follow his plan, success is inevitable." Roberto's products and presentations on board development and governance, online fundraising, corporate sponsorship and event planning and management, have made him an-in-demand, innovative expert in thenon-profit world.