Be well prepared
Be sure you have all the information you need and you know what you want from the sponsor. Find out if that organization sponsored participants in previous years. Practice your request on someone you trust.
HINT: Check out the list of previous sponsors on our website!!
Give them all the information that’s important
Tell them all about the program, the week you want to attend, why you want to attend, the amount of sponsorship you need etc. Show them the ACCA Co-operative Youth Leadership Program brochure!
Offer to give something back
Past participants have given written and oral reports at meetings or have volunteered for their sponsoring organization. Give the sponsor a chance to learn about what you did at the program. Don’t make commitments you won’t keep. Contact the ACCA office if you would like more tips on reporting back to your sponsoring organization.
Leave a great impression
Even if the organization doesn’t decide to sponsor you, be polite and courteous. Thank them for taking the time to listen to your request. The same organization might decide to sponsor you or someone else next year. Partial sponsorships are accepted as well.
Still need help?
After you have inquired with possible sponsoring organizations that are listed on the website and in your community, we may be able to assist you. Call the ACCA office for additional references to past sponsors and ideas on other organizations that may be able to help.
