Spotlight: Miss West Central Ohio Shannon O’Neil
[4/13/2010 12:47:24 PM] This local titleholder in Ohio has taken fundraising to the next level by combining her platform issue and talent to make a difference. By Julie Anne Wieland

Creating Sponsorship Packages
[12/2/2009 3:00:53 PM] In these tough economic times, finding sponsors to fund your pageant may prove to be increasingly difficult. One surefire way to gain more sponsors is to create value through sponsorship packages. By offering your sponsors several benefits for their single sponsorship, you are showing them the value of investing in your pageant. By Julie Anne Wieland

Success: Wardrobe Sponsors
[12/1/2009 12:01:55 PM] Clothing a titleholder can be quite a challenge. From interview suits to cocktail dresses, a contestant’s wardrobe could easily break the bank. A wardrobe sponsor, or two, could give your wallet a rest and let your titleholder look her very best. David Lang, co-owner of Regalia Magnificent Apparel in Orlando, gives some tips on how to get—and keep—a wardrobe sponsor. By Julie Anne Wieland

Success: Showing Appreciation
[12/1/2009 11:09:52 AM] One of the best ways to keep your sponsors loyal is to show appreciation for their time, service, and donation. Jan Smith, executive director of the Miss Plano pageant, tells fourpoints firsthand how she shows gratitude in her community. By Jan Smith