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# Getting Sponsorship

- [Introduction to Fundraising](https://guide.mlh.com/general-information/getting-sponsorship/introduction-to-fundraising.md): Securing funds is a major cornerstone for any hackathon. This article aims to give you an idea of how and what sponsorship for a hackathon looks like.
- [Understanding Your Sponsors](https://guide.mlh.com/general-information/getting-sponsorship/understanding-your-sponsors.md): Before setting your goals and starting to reach out to sponsors, it's extremely necessary to understand them and their perspective towards supporting hackathons.
- [Evaluating In-kind Sponsorships](https://guide.mlh.com/general-information/getting-sponsorship/understanding-your-sponsors/evaluating-in-kind-sponsorships.md): In-kind sponsors are those who provide goods or services instead of money as a sponsor of your event. Learn how to evaluate them in this section!
- [Potential Sponsor Perks](https://guide.mlh.com/general-information/getting-sponsorship/potential-sponsor-perks.md)
- [Sponsorship Prospectus](https://guide.mlh.com/general-information/getting-sponsorship/sponsorship-prospectus.md): Before approaching sponsors, create a short informational packet with three tiers of sponsorship.
- [The 5-Step MLH Sponsorship Process](https://guide.mlh.com/general-information/getting-sponsorship/the-5-step-mlh-sponsorship-process.md): Once you’ve assessed how much money your hackathon needs and created your sponsorship materials, you’re ready to embark on the fundraising process.
- [Cheat Sheet: Emailing Your Sponsors](https://guide.mlh.com/general-information/getting-sponsorship/cheat-sheet-emailing-your-sponsors.md): We know that emailing sponsors can be difficult. Below is a guide to help craft your initial email.