- Atlanta Public Schools
- Resources for Schools
Partnerships and Development
Best Practices Toolkit
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Schools: Please find below resources that may be helpful when meeting with partners/donors and requesting support.
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Event Sponsorship Flyer Sample
Use this sample document to create a sponsorship plan for approaching sponsors who may want to provide funding or in-kind gifts for a specific event. Some examples of school events that could be sponsored would include school auctions, 5Ks, and more!
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Funding Ask Cover Letter Sample
Use this document as a cover letter/outreach to solicit funding for a specific event or need. These letters are best sent to contacts you have personal connections with after you have had an initial conversation to determine the most appropriate "ask."
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Menu of Engagement Options Sample
Use this document during partner/sponsor meetings to provide concrete ways to engage by giving time, talent or treasure. When creating this document, be sure to include only those opportunities that are directly aligned to your strategic goals, school vision, and immediate needs.
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Partnership Meeting Agenda Sample
Use this agenda for an initial interest meeting with a partner organization who would like to learn more about your school and how to engage.
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Requesting Food Support for Meetings/Events
Use this document to show potential food sponsors how and when they can engage to provide meals to support events/meetings.
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School Info for Partners Sample
Use this document to provide partners and/or sponsors information about your school. This form should be no longer than one page and include the most important details that describe your school population and strategic plans and goals.
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Team Sponsorship Opportunity Sample
Use this sample sponsorship flyer to engage sponsors to support ongoing team or club programming. These opportunities should be matched up to a potential sponsor's interests/goals. For example, you could engage a technology company to sponsor your robotics program, or a science organization to sponsor your science club.
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Thank You Letter Sample
Use this template to thank your donors and partners for their gifts and services provided to your school. Be sure to include specific examples and impact statements in the letter. Personalize it to match your voice!