• Purpose: Sponsorship pages serve as formal proposals to attract event sponsors
• Structure: Each event typically has its own sponsorship page in the Sponsorship/ directory
• Content: Information about the event, sponsorship packages, benefits, and contact details
• Naming: Use the event slug (lowercase) for the sponsorship page name

Creating a Sponsorship Page

To create a new sponsorship page:

1. Create the page at Sponsorship/<event-slug>.md
2. Use the template provided below as a starting point
3. Customize the content for your specific event
4. Review existing sponsorship pages for inspiration

Basic Template

{% render 'EventBox', name: ref %}

# About [Event Name]

[Brief description of the event, its purpose, and what makes it special]

## Event Details

- **Date:** [Event dates]
- **Venue:** [Location]
- **Participants:** [Expected number]
- **Format:** [Event format description]
- **Attendance fee:** None (or specify if applicable)

# Sponsorship Packages

## [Tier 1 Name] (฿X,XXX or more)

[Description of top tier benefits]

Benefits include:
- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]
- [Benefit 3]

## [Tier 2 Name] (฿X,XXX or more)

[Description of mid tier benefits]

Benefits include:
- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]

## Individual Sponsorship

[Description of individual sponsorship]

Benefits include:
- [Benefit 1]
- [Gratitude statement]

# Non-Monetary Sponsorship

[Description of non-monetary sponsorship options]

## Prize Pool

[Guidelines for prize contributions]

# Budget Information

[Optional: Budget breakdown or estimates]

# Contact

[Contact information for sponsorship inquiries]

Common Sponsorship Tiers

Tier Naming Conventions

Events often use creative Thai-inspired names for sponsorship tiers:

• Premium Tier: "I'm Rich™️", "Graab", "กราบ" (฿5,000-8,000+)
• Mid Tier: "Waii", "ไหว้" (฿3,000-5,000)
• Individual: "Individual Sponsorship", "บุคคล" (any amount)

Common Benefits by Tier

Premium Tier Benefits

• Logo on website hall of sponsorship
• Logo on event posters and materials
• Social media promotion
• Speaking opportunity at event
• Thank you posts on social media

Mid Tier Benefits

• Logo on website
• Logo on event materials
• Shoutout during event
• Social media mentions

Individual Benefits

• Name listing on website
• Thank you acknowledgment
• Gratitude from organizers

Sponsorship Types

Monetary Sponsorship

Cash contributions that help cover event costs such as:

• Venue rental
• Food and beverages
• Equipment
• Prizes
• Materials and swag

Non-Monetary Sponsorship

In-kind contributions including:

Item Sponsorship

• Event materials and supplies
• Prizes for participants
• Swag and merchandise
• Equipment (laptops, hardware, etc.)

Service Sponsorship

• Venue provision
• Food and catering
• Transportation
• Technical services

Prize Pool Contributions

• Hardware and gadgets
• Gift cards and vouchers
• Books and learning materials
• Unique or quirky items (for stupid hackathons)

Budget Guidelines

Typical Event Costs

Food & Beverages

• Meals: ฿150-200 per person per meal
• Snacks: ฿50-100 per person
• Beverages: ฿30-50 per person

Materials & Swag

• T-shirts: ฿100-150 per shirt
• Stickers: ฿20-50 per person
• Name tags: ฿20-30 per person

Venue & Equipment

• Venue: Varies by location and duration
• Equipment rental: ฿1,000-5,000
• Decorations: ฿500-2,000

Contact Templates

For Facebook Contact

Please contact us at [our Facebook page](https://grtn.org/fb)

For Direct Messenger

Contact via Messenger: [Name] <https://m.me/[username]>

For Forms

For [sponsorship type], check out our form: [form URL]

Best Practices

Content Guidelines

• Be specific about event details and expectations
• Clearly outline benefits for each sponsorship tier
• Provide context about the community and past events
• Include contact information prominently
• Update regularly as event details change

Design Considerations

• Use consistent formatting with other sponsorship pages
• Include visual elements like logos and images when available
• Make benefits easy to scan and understand
• Highlight unique value propositions

Communication

• Respond promptly to sponsor inquiries
• Follow up on commitments and deliverables
• Thank sponsors publicly and privately
• Document agreements and expectations clearly

Examples

For reference, see existing sponsorship pages:

• High-budget events: Sponsorship/sht7, Sponsorship/sht8
• Mid-budget events: Sponsorship/golf1, Sponsorship/bac
• Corporate sponsorships: Sponsorship/sht6

Transparency

All sponsorship income and expenses should be tracked transparently:

• Document all contributions received
• Track how funds are used
• Share financial summaries when appropriate
• Maintain public records of sponsor acknowledgments