<aside> ⚠️ Handling Money
All sponsorships must go through CodeDay. Please do not accept money personally or use a third-party like Hack Club Bank. (If you are not in the US or Canada, ask your CodeDay contact for instructions.)
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Ticket prices do not come close to covering the direct costs of food/drinks/snacks (not to mention the global overhead of running CodeDay). Please aim for the following sponsorship goals:
<aside> 🍔 In-Kind Sponsorships
Because of internal bureaucracy, it’s often easier for companies to pay for a meal than to give you the equivalent cash donation. This totally counts!
Prizes do not count, as we do not actively look for prizes.
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Sponsor Database Click here and then add a filter for your region. (Please make sure to contribute information from your own search!)
Venues That Said “No” Just because someone couldn’t host CodeDay, doesn’t mean they don’t support us! Follow up with all the venues that said “no” and ask if they are able to donate $500 or provide a meal.
Startups
Check crunchbase.com and angel.co for lists of local startups. Companies that have 10+ employees, or are listed as having raised money, are most likely to be able to sponsor.
Local Businesses/Organizations (even if they aren’t tech related!) Many local businesses are looking to give back to the community, and support events for students. A great way to find companies like this is to look at who sponsors community events in your area, and reach out to them! Good events to look for are things like box derbies, math tournaments, and sports competitions.
Local Restaurants and Franchisees
Restaurants are often willing to donate a meal! If you’re reaching out to a large chain, make sure to find the local franchisee (the person who owns the restaurants in your area) — the global HQ is unlikely to reply. If you’re not sure how to do that, just go in to a restaurant and ask to talk to the manager.
Large Companies
Many large companies will be willing to sponsor CodeDay, but they usually move slowly and it’s hard to reach the right person. Try looking for specific people working on relevant products (e.g. Developer Evangelists) on LinkedIn.
Your first step is to send an email! The goal of this email is ONLY to get them on the phone! (Be brief and to the point!)
Once you have some interest, you’ll want to set up a call to talk about the specifics:
<aside> 📌 Once you’ve got a sponsor commitment, send them an email and cc [email protected]. Make sure to include the sponsorship amount and benefits you are providing. We will generate and send the invoice.
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