Industry organisations this may be other hotel groups, food, beverage or equipment – suppliers Community groups including project focused groups, schools and volunteer – organisations. A starting point is to compile a list of suitable sponsors. This can include: Current vendors Past sponsors Business partners Affiliated businesses. The key is to identify possible benefits participation in an event may have and then identify companies that may be suited to the benefits being provided. of sponsorship In summary sponsorship normally is designed to account for 20-30% of event costs, with the remaining costs either being borne by the organising company or through delegate packages or entry costs. There are a number of common types of sponsorship including: Cash sponsorship sponsors provide a financial contribution – Product sponsorship sponsors donate actual products and services for limited or – no charge. This can also include products and samples in gift bags Venue sponsorship where sponsors will provide a venue for the use of an event –
Industry organisations – this may be other hotel groups, food, beverage or equipment suppliers Community groups – including project focused groups, schools and volunteer organisations. A starting point is to compile a list of suitable sponsors. This can include: Current vendors Past sponsors Business partners Affiliated businesses. The key is to identify possible benefits participation in an event may have and then identify companies that may be suited to the benefits being provided. of sponsorship In summary sponsorship normally is designed to account for 20-30% of event costs, with the remaining costs either being borne by the organising company or through delegate packages or entry costs. There are a number of common types of sponsorship including: Cash sponsorship – sponsors provide a financial contribution Product sponsorship – sponsors donate actual products and services for limited or no charge. This can also include products and samples in gift bags Venue sponsorship – where sponsors will provide a venue for the use of an event