Tips for finding sponsors

When holding a sponsored event, one problem that those taking part sometimes have is finding people to sponsor them, so we have compiled these tips to assist you in your quest.

 

Remember, don't be shy and ask people, it is for a good cause after all and at the very worst they can say no.

Ensure that you are aware of the charity’s aims and what the money will be used for. Fundraising requires persuasion and to do this effectively you need a good knowledge of the work of the charity. If someone asks you a question when you approach them for sponsorship and you can't answer then it will not help your cause.

Try and ensure that the first sponsorship on the form is generous. It's a good idea to approach the most generous people first. It's often the case that future sponsors will follow their lead!

Set yourself a fund-raising target, say £50 and write it at the top of the form. It will encourage people to donate generously towards your target.

E-fundraising is a great way to reach all your friends in just a minute, email your friends and tell them about your sponsored event and watch the offers roll in. The person can even make the donation online via our secure server. We will set up a sponsorship page for you. Although one down side to this tactic is that it's more difficult for sponsors to say no if you're standing in front of them.

Always ask sponsors to tick the 'Gift Aid' box if the person works and pays tax. For every £1 that someone donates, if they check the 'Gift Aid' option the government will pay us an extra 28p at no cost to the individual donating the £1.

Don't forget to ask your employer to sponsor you. Many will match the amount you raise, for example if you raise £68 many employers (especially large companies) will donate £68 too. You could also invite colleagues to donate by placing an advert on your company notice board or even intranet.

Don't forget to put up a poster on the notice board in your local pub, supermarket, gym etc.

Carry your sponsorship form with you everywhere you go, you never know who you will bump into.

Note down key events - such as parties and family 'get togethers' - where it would be a good idea to take your sponsorship form along with you and target potential sponsors.

The difficult part is collecting the money afterwards, so it might be worth asking the person if they want to give it you in advance, you can always send them a photo of you doing the sponsored event later on. In fact we would happily give you a page on the website with your event report including totals raised and pictures. You can then send the link to anyone that donated.

Please don't forget to say 'Thank You' to everyone who donates.

If anyone shows an interest in OCD or the charity we will happily email or post them more information, so offer to send them information if they want it.

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