Successful fundraising depends on effective communication, i.e.  you need to let the world know of your cause to be able to attract funds. However, make sure to identify people who will find value in your idea and will be willing to participate. If you are not a financial expert (and it is totally OK if you are not) try to get some financial advice from a professional who would be aware of the best ways to attract sponsors to sponsor your idea of creating social events for migrants/asylum-seekers from your regions in order to showcase their culture, traditions, talents and strengths.

Sponsors offset the costs of hosting a large event and are often integral in pulling off the event. The sponsors usually benefit by helping out the community and getting their names out into the public. The key to a successful sponsorship is finding a business that aligns with your efforts and values. You also need to establish a mutually beneficial relationship so the businesses want to support your event.

Here are some important steps to consider when looking for sponsors:

• Review the purpose of the event you are organising – think about the types of businesses/investors that align with that purpose and your main mission. For example, if you are planning to organise an event in the form of an international cooking day for migrants, make sure to include in your list of potential sponsors local restaurants or hotels that rent event halls.
• Identify the benefits for the sponsors so you have something to attract them – For example, think about printing their logo on promotional materials, announcing the names of the sponsors during the event and/or printing their name in press releases and advertisements for the event.
• Make sure to communicate to potential sponsors the main objectives of your event and why you are holding it – Besides, explain why you need sponsors and how they will contribute to holding the event.
• Network your own acquaintances – spread the word that you are looking for sponsors in case anyone you know has a lead on a possible sponsor. For example, your neighbour might be related to the manager of a restaurant that is willing to support you by providing you with an event hall for free.