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Nonprofit sponsorship proposal template

A ready-to-use proposal you can copy, fill in, and send to a corporate sponsor today. Replace everything in [brackets], keep it to one page, and personalize the first paragraph for each company.

1. Cover note

Dear [Contact name],

I am reaching out from [Charity name], a [cause area] nonprofit serving [who you serve] in [location]. We are preparing [event or program] on [date], and [Company] stood out to us because of your support for [specific cause or past sponsorship].

I would love to explore a sponsorship partnership. A short proposal follows below.

2. About your organization

[Charity name] is a [registered charity type] founded in [year]. Our mission is [one-sentence mission].

Last year we [key result: people served, meals delivered, animals rescued]. Our community includes [audience size: newsletter subscribers, event attendees, social followers].

3. The opportunity

[Event or program name] takes place on [date] at [location or online]. We expect [attendance or reach].

The audience is [describe: age range, interests, location], which aligns closely with [Company]'s customers and community goals.

4. Sponsorship tiers

Champion — [$ amount]: logo on all event materials, speaking slot, 4 social posts, logo and link on our website for 12 months, impact report.

Partner — [$ amount]: logo on event materials, 2 social posts, website logo for 6 months, impact report.

Supporter — [$ amount]: logo on event signage, 1 social post, thank-you in our newsletter.

In-kind: we also welcome [venue space, catering, printing, prizes] valued at [$ amount] or more, recognized at the tier above its value.

5. What you can expect from us

A signed agreement before any work begins, recognition delivered exactly as listed, photos and a short impact report within [number] days of the event, and a named contact for anything you need.

We would welcome a short call to tailor this to your goals. You can reach me at [email] or [phone].

With thanks,
[Your name]
[Title]
[Charity name]
[Website]

Five tips before you hit send

  • Personalize the first paragraph for every company. Mention a specific campaign or value of theirs, not a generic compliment.
  • Keep the whole proposal to one page. Sponsors decide in the first 30 seconds.
  • Price tiers against your audience size. A common starting point is 10 to 25 dollars per reached person for the top tier.
  • Offer in-kind options. Cloud credits, venues, and catering are easier yeses than cash.
  • Always promise an impact report, then deliver it on time. It is what turns a one-off sponsor into a renewal.