ENCORE | Episode #53| Event Sponsorship with Jo Davis

In this episode Jo Davis from OnPoint Community Credit Union shares invaluable insights on successful nonprofit sponsorship strategies. Jo discusses how OnPoint and similar corporate sponsors approach sponsorships as more than financial transactions—they’re dedicated partnerships. She underscores the importance of authentic relationships and tracking sponsorship impact to maximize community support. Jo also provides practical advice on navigating corporate sponsorship applications, including tips on researching sponsor priorities and aligning values to create stand-out proposals. This episode is a must-listen for nonprofit leaders seeking effective sponsorship techniques, ways to build enduring partnerships, and strategies to boost their nonprofit’s impact.

*Correction: The grant provided to the housing nonprofit by OnPoint in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines was for $100,000. The press release can be found here: https://www.onpointcu.com/press-releases/four-local-nonprofits-awarded-600000-by-onpoint-community-credit-union-federal-home-loan-bank-of-des-moines/

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This Episode Brought to You by: 

Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com

Utilizing over 20 years of nonprofit event strategy and production expertise, Swaim Strategies coaches and teaches organizations how to increase the impact of their fundraising events. 

 

The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/

As a full-service event AV and video production partner, The AV Department’s technical event production and media content generation provide you with a range of experience and talent from a partner who wants to know you and work together year after year. 

 

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Speakers

Samantha Swaim

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/

Instagram (Swaim Strategies): https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/

 

Kristin Steele

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/

Instagram (Swaim Strategies): https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/

 

Jo Davis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodavispdx/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojobeanpdx/

Resources

Book Consulting Time with

Sam: https://calendly.com/consultingwithsam

Book Consulting Time with 

Kristin: https://calendly.com/eventstorytelling

Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/

 

Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/

 

Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com

 

Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book

OnPoint Community Credit Union: https://www.onpointcu.com/