Sponsorship tools, templates, and timing tips to help you raise more (and stress less)
As May chaos winds down and summer creeps in, many of you—new and returning PTO/A leaders—are already looking ahead to next school year. And one of the top questions we hear? “How do I get local business sponsors to support my school?”
Good news: you’re asking at exactly the right time. Most businesses set aside a limited budget for community sponsorships each year. If you wait until fall, you’ll be competing with every school, sports team, and nonprofit in your town. Reach out now, and you’ll be ahead of the curve before those funds are gone.
To help you get started, we pulled together everything you need in one place ⬇️
✉️ A Customizable Business Sponsor Letter Template
Whether you’re hosting a Fun Run, Read-Athon, Dance-Athon, or another schoolwide event, local sponsors are a powerful way to boost donations and build community involvement.
This editable Canva letter makes it easy to start the conversation with local businesses. Page 1 includes a few quick tips, and Page 2 is ready for you to customize with your school info.
What’s in the Business Sponsor Request Letter?
The letter makes a strong case to potential sponsors by highlighting:
- How they’ll promote their business while supporting the local community
- What they’ll get in return—like logo placement on shirts, mentions on donation pages, and social media shoutouts
- Clear examples of how funds raised will benefit your school
It also invites them to select from tiered sponsorship levels—so they can choose how they’d like to be involved.
🎥 Watch the Webinar: Sponsorships, Grants & Employer Matching Made Easy
Looking for real-world examples, tips on how to pitch, or creative ideas to grow your sponsor list?
This short, practical webinar recording walks through:
- How to package your sponsor benefits
- Where to find matching gift opportunities
- How to build long-term relationships with local partners
FundHub: The Donation Platform with Built-In Business Sponsor Tools
If your school is using FundHub, you already have powerful sponsor features at your fingertips, including:
- Online + cash/check sponsor tracking tools
- Easy ways to highlight sponsors on your donation pages
- 100+ resources including sponsor-focused articles and templates
- Bonus ideas like Adopt-a-Classroom and local influencer involvement
👉 Book a Live Demo to see how schools are raising more and keeping 95–97% of what they raise—with sponsor tools built right in.
We hope these tools make your planning easier, your fundraising stronger, and your summer just a little more relaxed.