Sponsors/Fundraising Edit

When you’re fundraising for the event, search sponsors that “aren’t buying advertising, they’re supporting the WordPress project“.

Securing sponsorship from local businesses or communities is one way of adding a sustainability tag. Adopting these recommendations lets you turn fundraising into a sustainability-tag-cloud while helping your sponsors be more environmentally aware during your event (and beyond!)

  • Find local sponsors.
  • Reach out to public transport operators that can sponsor the event via discounts or special offers.
  • Request sponsors to minimize physical swag and favor ones that offer software licenses, one big prize, or sustainable items.
  • Encourage sponsors to avoid packing flyers or printed materials in the welcome bag when they display the information at the booth.
  • Give sponsors clear requirements about the equipment available on site. Mention which advertising materials are preferred from a sustainability perspective.
  • If your sponsor brings bottles as swag, locate their booth near a water refill point.
  • Provide information about recycling facilities.
    • If a sponsor ships furniture or brings swag, include local donating options.

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