School Event Sponsorship Lead
Secure funding from local businesses for school events
Why It Matters
Real B2B sales experience. Highly impressive for business schools to see actual dollars raised by your initiative.
How to Start
When the school is hosting a prom, formal, or carnival, volunteer to cold-call local businesses for catering, prizes, or cash sponsorships.
Commitment
- Medium commitment: a few hours most weeks during the school year.
- Best starting grade: G11
- G11/12.
Programs It Supports
- Commerce
- Marketing
- Finance
Majors it supports
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