Corporate sponsorship often represents an important income stream for many nonprofits. At the same time, corporations are besieged by requests for funding - and in this environment are much more judicious as to which events they support. Within the nonprofit sector, we reach a critical decision point: How will we change our approach in order to improve results?

Learn the six critical factors that you can implement to increase sponsorship revenue at the upcoming Brown Bag Lunch on February 2^nd at 12:00.

We will review proven strategies and approaches to drive event income. Join us for this interactive session where Lewis Flax (Flax Associates) will lead the discussion covering –

• How to differentiate your nonprofit in the crowd of organizations seeking corporate sponsorship
• New strategies in your outreach to key sponsors leading to improved results
• When companies are willing to increase their funding – and why
• How to adjust your pitch to secure higher levels of support
• Reduce the time and effort wasted chasing dead-end leads

Presenter: Lewis Flax

Lewis Flax has assisted many nonprofit organizations increase their sponsorship revenue. His firm, Flax Associates, has worked with a wide variety of organizations including Electronic Retailing Association, Community Residences, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, New England Law Library Consortium, and the Institute of Management Accountants in their sponsorship strategy, structure, and outreach. Previously, he established the DC presence for IEG (a sponsorship consulting firm) and served as Vice President at Financial Executives International responsible for sponsorship/partnership revenue. Mr. Flax is frequently invited to speak at conferences, seminars, webinars and is a certified trainer with Dale Carnegie where he serves as an instructor for the “Sales Advantage” class on a regular basis. For additional information, please visit www.flaxassociates.com.

Registration Closed! Registrants requiring disability-related services are asked to contact the Foundation Center at least two weeks in advance.

Please arrive on time or your seat may be given away to others who are waiting to attend. If you need further information, please call 202-331-1400.