2 Quick Reasons Why Group Sponsorship is Good

If you are not already registered with Groupable, You might be thinking, “Find a Sponsor at Groupable? - but who would sponsor our book, wine or puppy-lovers’ group?

Take 40 seconds to see how Groupable was made for you, even if you don’t think you’re “sponsorable”:

#1. You’re part of a group that doesn’t have sponsors.

Do you know how easy it can be to get sponsored? Groupable does! Whether your group is a meetup, magazine, gaming group, newspaper, sports league, band, student group, orchestra, performing group, record label, support group, or other “group,” if operating your group requires stuff, consider getting sponsored through Groupable.

Examples of stuff:

1. Location: A place to have meetings. AKA Venue, Meetup Spot, Coffee Shop? Take note: Sponsors give groups places to meet and group about their groupy ways.
2. Food: Eatable Stuff: Stuff you pay for…that probably doesn’t last very long. Consider: Sponsors provide food and drink.
3. Membership:It takes time to organize and run a group. It probably even takes money. Sponsors help with that, too (”Minor detail”).
4. Equipment and Services: Consoles, internet, pamphlets, brochures, furniture, vehicles, organizational and logistics assistance. Stuff you might need or get anyone just so your group can do its group thing.
5. Ideas: Believe it or not, Sponsors sometimes educate groups and introduce them to resources and new ways of operating. It has been known to happen!

Here we are. Come sponsor us.

Can your group be a bigger, better group if it focuses more on its mission and less on logistics and finances? Of course.

Somewhere over the rainbow, your group can sidestep the coffee shop or the group organizer’s musty basement, or at least streamline membership by reducing costs.

#2. You’re part of a group that already has sponsors.

Sponsors will sponsor you through Groupable — and may prefer to do so. Why? We’re ohsoglad™ you asked:

1. It’s easier and faster to sponsor through Groupable! Sponsors can see your sponsorship opportunities, pay or commit online, and easily see all the records they need to quickly authorize the sponsorship and make things happen for your group. Everyone saves time!
2. Online sponsors can instantly sponsor online. Offline sponsors can use the Group Sponsorship PDF to easily sponsor by fax, mail, or in person. Some (many? most?) sponsors require documents, and Groupable makes this easy and automatic.
3. Your existing Sponsors get to see your new sponsorship opportunities immediately.
4. More Sponsors will see your group on Groupable, and you may find Sponsors locally or nationally who will rock your Group’s socks off ( **Figuratively** ). Keep in mind that Sponsors on Groupable are already actively considering groups to Sponsor. Complete your Groupable Profile, rack up Groupability points and you’re in good shape.
5. More Sponsors will see your group. Period. Groupable is growing, growing, growing…and working and networking to give Groupable groups better access to Sponsorship. Magnify your sponsorship effort. Register your Group at Groupable!
6. You do fund raising. Anywhere. Ever.You might be a non-profit, or a school, or otherwise support a cause. You may not call yourself a “group” but the sponsors who find you through Groupable won’t mind one bit.
7. You advertise. Anywhere. Ever. First, a concept: Some Sponsors are Groups that receive Sponsorships. Some Groups, in turn, Sponsor other Groups. Cue BizSpeak:
8. Sponsoring a group is an excellent way to increase awareness of your services, brand, or group. By sponsoring a group, you often gain unparalleled access to direct feedback, instant focus groups, or even wide distribution to introduce or test adoption new services and products.
9. You host events, rallies, races, classes, courses, or competitions. Sorry. We’re feeling a little verklempt, here. Talk amongst yourselves? Consider registering as a Sponsor. “Support our Groups!“

In fact, there are so many mind-boggling opportunities here, that even summarizing would make this “Quick” list much less quick. We encourage you to first register with Groupable then contact us to see how Groupable can help you.

All of us at Groupable  would love to hear from you and encourage you to register, as a Group, as a Sponsor, or both!

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