{"id":3254,"date":"2025-06-12T11:36:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/?p=3254"},"modified":"2025-06-16T10:50:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:50:39","slug":"7-steps-to-growing-lasting-community-partnerships-and-funding-your-school-spirit-wear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/blog\/7-steps-to-growing-lasting-community-partnerships-and-funding-your-school-spirit-wear\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Steps to Growing Lasting Community Partnerships &#038; Funding your School Spirit Wear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">More than ever, schools are in need of funds to serve and educate their students.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Local businesses are also in need of new, creative ways to grow their customer base.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong>Who knew spirit wear could be the solution!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0this blog, you\u2019ll learn more about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/7-steps-to-growing-lasting-community-partnerships-and-funding-your-school-spirit-wear#provide\" rel=\"noopener\">What a School Can Provide in a Partnership\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/7-steps-to-growing-lasting-community-partnerships-and-funding-your-school-spirit-wear#whotolookfor\" rel=\"noopener\">Who to Look For in a Sponsor<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/7-steps-to-growing-lasting-community-partnerships-and-funding-your-school-spirit-wear#acquire\" rel=\"noopener\">Acquiring Your Sponsors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Spirit wear has always been an incredible way to generate pride within a school community.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>It\u2019s also an incredible tool for raising funds (without asking your parents!), while providing immense value to local businesses.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>This kind of win-win-win is what\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">true partnership<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0is all about!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe \n  title=\"HubSpot Video\" \n  src=\"https:\/\/play.hubspotvideo.com\/v\/4759663\/id\/30714017335?parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.choosebooster.com&amp;renderContext=hubl-iframe&amp;locale=en#hsvid=9e78854c-df9e-4b6c-937e-0352b4d7e3df\" \n  sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups\" \n  data-hsv-id=\"30714017335\" \n  data-hsv-style=\"\" \n  data-hsv-autoplay=\"false\" \n  data-hsv-loop=\"false\" \n  data-hsv-muted=\"false\" \n  data-hsv-hidden-controls=\"false\" \n  data-hsv-full-width=\"false\" \n  style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px; border: none;\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Booster is so excited to introduce the\u00a0<strong>Community Partner shirt<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">These 7 steps will help simplify the process of collecting sponsors, so let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">STEP 1:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">DETERMINE YOUR FUNDRAISING GOALS<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">After you g<span class=\"s3\">et a quote<\/span>\u00a0for your order, the first step is setting a fundraising goal.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/4759663\/2020%20BSW%20Partnership%20Fundraising%20Goal.pdf\" rel=\" noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s3\">Set Your Goal<\/span><\/a>\u00a0high enough to cover your order cost and any additional funds you would like to raise. Remember, your school gets to keep all additional funds earned through your Community Partnerships!<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">STEP 2:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">CREATE PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Now that you\u2019ve set your fundraising goal, it\u2019s time to create sponsorship pricing levels.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Lasting partnerships are all about thinking of others.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>The best way to interest businesses in your school is by first thinking about what you can give them!\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Here are some ways many schools recognize their Community Partners outside of shirt sponsorships:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s4\">Shout outs at annual school events (Festival, fun run, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s4\">Logos on PTA\/PTO website<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s4\">Logos on social media channels<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s4\">Invitation to host an interest table at PTA\/PTO event<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s4\">Logos PTA\/PTO newsletter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s4\">Logos on a banner in carline*<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s4\">Logos on student homework folders*<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s4\">15% Custom Apparel discount with Booster Spirit Wear*<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">*Talk with your\u00a0<strong>Spirit Wear Consultant<\/strong>\u00a0about these options!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>We can make them easy for you!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">We know that every community is unique, and price sensitivity can fluctuate. Therefore, some schools find it best to customize their sponsorship levels, while others choose to use our standard sponsorship levels.\u00a0<strong>Check out our\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent10.net\/hubfs\/4759663\/2021_BSW_Example-Partnership-Bundles-1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s5\"><strong>Partnership\u00a0Package Resource<\/strong><\/span><\/a><strong>\u00a0to see a few examples based off of our recommended pricing.<\/strong>\u00a0You might be surprised to see that it only takes a few sponsorships to reach your fundraising goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">STEP 3:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">BRAINSTORM POTENTIAL SPONSORS<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Now you\u2019re ready to brainstorm potential partners. Grab a few members of your PTA\/PTO to help you. Below are three suggestions for the most common types of partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>EXISTING PARTNERS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Your school may already have long-standing relationships with local organizations.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>They will probably be interested in any new opportunities for them to partner with you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Think of businesses your PTA\/PTO members have relationships with, as well as ones that are close to your school. Below is a list of the most common types of businesses that partner with schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s4\">Construction \/ Engineering \/ Home Improvement<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s4\">Doctor \/ Hospital \/ Dentist \/ Orthodontist<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s4\">Restaurants<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s4\">Fitness \/ Sports<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s4\">Real Estate<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s4\">Automotive<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s4\">Child Services \/ Education \/ Tutoring \/ Summer Camps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>PARENTS OF STUDENTS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Many parents own, work for, or know of a business that would love to partner with your school.\u00a0<strong>Many schools find their Community Partners just by sending home our &#8220;Letter to Parents&#8221; Resource (found in Step 4).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">As you grow your list of potential Community Partners, we\u2019ve created a\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1BfbzjmnJPeTNbvO7wkANRNq59dPj7u2xt31kat3CKzc\/edit#gid=972090413\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1BfbzjmnJPeTNbvO7wkANRNq59dPj7u2xt31kat3CKzc\/edit#gid=972090413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shareable Google sheet<\/a>\u00a0to assist you in tracking your outreach to these businesses and sharing information across your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">STEP 4:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">GO GET COMMUNITY PARTNERS!<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Schools tend to be more successful at creating partnerships when they use a variety of communication channels. Use the three editable resources below to help you communicate your desire for partnerships within your community. In order to reach the most potential partners, we recommend using all of these resources. And don\u2019t forget to follow-up!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent10.net\/hubfs\/4759663\/2021_BSW_Business-Sponsorship-Form.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Sponsorship Form for Businesses<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent10.net\/hubfs\/4759663\/2021_BSW_Social-Media-Post-1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Download Social Media Posts<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent10.net\/hubfs\/4759663\/2020%20BSW%20Sponsor%20Letter%20and%20Email%20to%20Parents-2.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Download Letter\/ Email to Parents<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1.\u00a0<strong>Ask for help.\u00a0<\/strong>Recruit a team of your fellow PTA\/PTO members. This will take the full responsibility off of your shoulders and leverage your team members\u2019 unique relationships in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2.\u00a0<strong>Divide and conquer.\u00a0<\/strong>If each person on your team reaches out to two or three businesses, the success rate will be higher, more ground will be covered, and it will take a lot of pressure off you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3.\u00a0<strong>Be personal &amp; specific.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Add a hand-written note to your flyer, or a personal line in an email &#8211; \u201cWe\u2019d be thrilled if you would consider a Premium Ad this year.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>This may feel forward, but the power of suggestion is huge, and it can help you fill out all your sponsorship packages!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4.\u00a0<strong>Follow up.\u00a0<\/strong>Regardless of the communication channel, make sure to follow up with potential Community Partners. People require multiple touch points before they respond.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">STEP 5:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">COLLECT PARTNER LOGOS<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You have a committed Community Partner! Now what? We recommend asking for their payment to secure their placement (all money is given directly to your school\/PTA\/PTO). Then, ask for the business logo they would like on the shirt (and any other promotional items you might offer).\u00a0<strong>We need high resolution vector art files for printing, as described in our\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent10.net\/hubfs\/4759663\/2021_BSW_Art-File-Guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Art File Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">STEP 6:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">EMAIL COMMUNITY PARTNER LOGOS TO SPIRIT WEAR CONSULTANT<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Once you have your Community Partner logos, email all of them to your Spirit Wear Consultant, including your name-only partners. Please make sure your school name, partner name, logo size, and desired logo placement are in the email. Then we\u2019ll send all of your logos to our graphic designer to add to your t-shirt mock-up after your order is placed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">STEP 7:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">THANK YOUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">It\u2019s a BIG deal when Community Partners commit to your school and sponsoring your shirts.\u00a0<strong>We want them to know their support is appreciated, so we\u2019ve created an editable\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent10.net\/hubfs\/4759663\/2021_BSW_Example-Partner-Thank-You-Letter.docx\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s3\"><strong>Thank You Letter Resource<\/strong><\/span><\/a><strong>\u00a0for you to use<\/strong>. We also suggest ordering an extra shirt for each Community Partner!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than ever, schools are in need of funds to serve and educate their students.\u00a0Local businesses are also in need of new, creative ways to grow their customer base.\u00a0\u00a0Who knew spirit wear could be the solution! 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