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Originally Posted by Kevin Leonard
Byfar the best fundraising tool teams have is the ability to get corporate sponsorships. Contact local companies and ask if you can present for them or do a demonstration and show them what you do. Any money, materials, tools they can offer is much appreciated, and if they feel their money is being put to good use, they may increase their sponsorship over time.
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+1 In addition, establishing a relationship with your corporate (or government) sponsors can also provide additional opportunities for outreach, mentor recruitment, and even scholarship or professional opportunities for your team members. Make a "robot demo" a perk of sponsorship. Fulfilling that perk in an enthusiastic yet professional fashion can open additional doors.