Are we done? Why and when to end your partnership
All good things must come to an end. Make sure you end your partnership at the right time and be…
Partnerships
Creating a successful community-business partnership brings benefits to both the business and the not-for-profit involved, and often for the wider community as well.
Community-business partnership models include: sponsorships; volunteering; financial donations; in-kind donations; pro-bono or discounted services and products; sharing/donation of premises/infrastructure.
Help sheets
Big or small? Choosing the right business partner
Many small and medium-sized businesses are happy to develop partnerships with smaller…
Finding sponsors
Sponsorships can be lucrative for a not-for-profit organisation, but you should never just barrel…
Raising funds for teams & individuals
Raising money to send individuals or teams interstate or overseas requires a different set of…
Sponsorship basics
Unique community–business partnerships need unique partnership models. There are a number of models…
The Seven Pillars of Fundraising
To survive and thrive in a changing world, a not-for-profit organisation must develop a fundraising…
When a Partnership Goes Wrong
Planning, open communication and goodwill are the keys to a successful partnership between a…
Tools
Sample Sponsorship Letter (1)
This letter can be easily and quickly adapted in order to help your organisation approach…
Sample Sponsorship Letter (2)
Keep your sponsorship letters short. Concentrate on the exposure the company will receive for…
The Big Rethink: Fundraising in the era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all not-for-profits wherever they are, providing yet another…
Checklists
Top 10 fundraising ideas
In the eternal pursuit for funding, it is tempting for community groups to rely on just one or two…
Project partnership agreement checklist
When finalising a partnership, it's important to dot your i's and cross your t's.
Top 10 Rules for Sponsorship Hunters
Sponsorships are about more than sticking logos on everything. Follow these 10 rules to ensure you…
50 tips for finding and keeping the right partner
There are lots of things to consider when looking for a partner, and keeping on top of the…