[brrian27]

This is our first year of actively seeking sponsors and it's gone pretty well so far.

We've created a presentation outlining what robotics is, history, our team, goals, sponsorship benefits, etc. that is adaptable to basically any company we may want to pursue. Having a presentation can really "wow" sponsors when they see the incredible things we do.

Also, we've created a sponsorship plan with varying levels of rewards based on how much is donated. This helps a sponsor know both sides of the team-sponsor relationship.

Something we're in the process of doing is creating a wishlist with specific items that we need. This could include event registration, mechanical parts, wants, time, etc. This helps a sponsor know exactly what is needed.

And to find sponsors, just look for connections in the community. Perhaps a student's dad works at a large company or someone had a part-time job at the grocery store. Anyone can be a sponsor if you market yourself correctly.

Good luck!