When I was developing and
executing sponsorship programs for various music festivals, I attributed much
of my success to the important relationship I had with my mentor and eventually
dear friend Anna.
If
not for Anna all those years ago, I would have been alone with my ideas,
challenges, triumphs, and occasional disappointments. With Anna as a trusted
sounding board, I dreamed bigger, fleshed out ideas that had greater impact for
my clients and prospects, submitted stronger proposals, and avoided being
blindsided or ill-prepared because Anna pointed something out that I overlooked
in my enthusiasm. As a consequence, I generated more revenue for the events; I
grew in my role; and I had way more fun. My learning curve was dramatic.
This
dynamic and the value it held for me are the inspiration for the new mentoring program I recently launched
Sponsorship
development is challenging and not for everyone. In your role as sponsorship
seller for your organization or event – whether you're the executive director
of a smaller organization, producer of an event or festival, or the
development, marketing, events, or sponsorship manager for a larger
organization or event – you may long for the support, sounding board, and
simpatico of someone who's been there.
That's what the Sponsorship Strategist Mentor Program is all about.
It's
a six-month commitment to your growth and skills that will produce results for
your organization's or your event/festival's sponsorship program. Self-directed
and focused on your goals and needs, the program provides you with unlimited
email and telephone access to me (during normal business hours, Mon. through
Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST). We'll talk through your ideas, brainstorm through
a challenge, review materials, determine the right approach for a situation
with a potential client — whatever you need to foster your sponsorship success.
I will challenge, provoke, and question, always with your best interests at
heart.
You'll
easily
recover the investment necessary for the Sponsorship Strategist Mentor
Program because, if you apply what you learn, you'll
acquire more sponsors and develop stronger proposals. If you're interested in a shorter-term investment, I also
offer two
situational coaching options that may be appropriate for your needs.
Enrollment in both programs will be limited so that I may be responsive.
Please visit the Coaching section of my web site to learn more. Or call or send me an email to discuss which program is right for you.
Sponsorship
development can be exciting and one of the most challenging experiences all at
once. Why not make it more fun, easier, and more productive by allowing someone
with nearly 25 years experience be part of your team and support network?
