How to Attract Players & Sponsors to Your Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Charity golf tournaments are a great way to raise awareness and maximize fundraising dollars – but in order for your tournament to be successful, you will need to consider how to best attract the key players: your sponsors and golfers.
It’s simple math: more sponsors and attendees means more fundraising opportunities. But, how do you attract more people to your golf outing?
We’ve outlined these tips to help you host a successful tournament, reach your goal of attracting more players and sponsors, and ultimately raise more money for your charity.
Sponsors
Sponsors are key to making more money for your charity, so it’s important to give them a good reason to want to support your golf tournament. Here are some reasons sponsors tend to support tournaments that you can use as a focus point when you approach them:
- It gains exposure to their company.
- It entertains their clients.
- It offers networking opportunities.
- They can support the cause or charity.
- Or, simply because they have a great relationship with you.
When it comes to selling sponsorships, you’ll want to rely on your committee members, as they may have some strong connections to help you get sponsors. It helps to make it as easy as possible to become a supporter of your event. Sponsorship packages, which clearly outline the contribution of companies and what they receive in return, will help companies want to take the initiative to sponsor your tournament.