We depend on our Excellence in Education sponsors to create an evening that is special for our teacher and business honorees from across Anne Arundel County. The resources in this toolkit are designed to assist the 21st Century Education Foundation Board in their quest for sponsors for this event.
- Emails—Consider using text from one of the below templates when contacting potential sponsors through email.
- Text Message—Copy and paste the below message to contact potential sponsors by text.
I am on the Board of Directors for the 21st Century Education Foundation and we are hosting this year’s Excellence in Education Awards Dinner in April. Please consider purchasing a sponsorship. www.21st-education.org/sponsoreie/
- Mailing
- Letter on 21st CEF Letterhead—Customize this letter to send to a single potential sponsor, or use it with a mail merge to create a large mailing to your contacts.
- Personal Contact
- Phone Script—Consider using this script when speaking with potential sponsors over the phone conversations.
- Elevator Pitch—Brief, 30-second overview of why the Excellence in Education event is important to you.
- Talking Points–Suggested points to consider when speaking with a potential sponsor.
- Sponsorship Flyer—Overview of benefits provided with each level of Excellence in Education sponsorship:
- Grab & Go Event Flyer–One page flyer about the Excellence in Education event and sponsorship opportunities.
How to Purchase a Sponsorship
- Online Registration Page: www.aacps.org/eiesponsors
- Invoice Request Form—Use this form to collect information from businesses interested in purchasing a sponsorship by check. Completed forms should be sent to Carol Ann McCurdy at cmccurdy@aacps.org.
Click on the links below for printable lists of the 2020 Teacher and Business Partner of the Year nominees by school.