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Sponsor committee overview

Overview​

The sponsor committee is responsible for funding Devopsdays Chattanooga's operational expenses.

Number of members​

Expectations​

Given that this committee is responsible for ensuring the event is funded, expectations are naturally high. Much of the time spent in this role will be identifying and emailing sponsors. This includes:

  • Soliciting the sponsorship
  • Thanking the sponsors and sending them a "Thank you" email that outlines what we need from them
  • Facilitating communication with the finance committee

Skills​

  • Impeccable communication

Time​

  • 2-4 hours weekly soliciting sponsors
  • 1-2 hours editing sponsor communications
  • 1-2 hours upkeep on the Sponsor Guide
  • 2-4 hours on day of event as a point person for sponsors
  • 1-2 hours weekly on administrative tasks (keeping the spreadsheet updated, etc.)

Works with​

  • Marketing committee
  • Finance committee
  • Registration committee

Tasks​

  • Solicit sponsors
  • Serve as liaison between sponsors & ChaTech
  • Work with tech committee to generate discounts
  • Serve as point person(s) the day of the event

Tools​

  • Gmail