If your mosad relies only on private donors, you’re leaving money — and opportunity — on the table.
Because there’s another funding stream out there that’s wide open, underused, and surprisingly aligned with Torah institutions:
Corporate sponsorships.
Most Jewish leaders assume this belongs in the world of hospitals, universities, or sports teams — not yeshivos, kollelim, or schools.
But in reality, every business wants the same thing: visibility, credibility, and connection to an audience that trusts them.
Your community has exactly that.
When you frame it right, businesses will often want to support your cause — not as charity, but as smart marketing.
Here are 10 insights to help you see how this income track could work for your mosad:
1. Determine Your Goal
First, consider if corporate sponsorship will be worth it for you.
Define for yourself a $/₪/£ goal that would justify the effort.
For example: “I’d like this business to cover the cost of hosting my dinner, catering my gala, or flying in that A-list speaker.”
And, like any other fundraising, shoot ambitiously. Make the solicitation worth your time.
2. Target Your Sponsors
Which businesses in your wider community would most likely become your sponsors? They probably:
Have a visible marketing/PR presence
- Would benefit from exposure to your donor base
- Have previously supported causes like yours
- Start there. Research, list, and prioritize. Simple.
3. Build Those Relationships
Major, high-ticket sponsorships don’t happen overnight.
Approach CS-hunting like fundraising — as a relationship journey.
Your goal right now: build and nurture relationships with the right kind of businesses.
Funds will flow when they’re ready — maybe immediately with warm contacts, maybe months later with new ones.
4. Don’t Think “Donation”
You’re not asking for a donation — you’re offering a marketing opportunity.
They get exposure. You get funding.
Corporate sponsorships are about brand alignment.
So plan your pitch accordingly:
Show how your donor base overlaps their customer base.
- Explain how this sponsorship strengthens their image and bottom line.
5. Emphasize Your WHOLE Base
Don’t say:
“It’s an opportunity to get your name in front of the 400 people attending our gala.”
Do say:
“It’s exposure to 400 attendees, 2,500 invitees, 2,000 newsletter readers, and tens of thousands seeing our ad in national Jewish media.”
To businesses, every eye counts — not just event attendees. Paint the full picture.
6. Look for Gifts in Kind
Not all sponsorships are cash.
Some may provide “gifts in kind” — products, services, or resources.
Maybe sports equipment for your gym, notebooks for your seminar, or a vehicle for outreach staff.
Be creative. Value comes in many forms.
7. Create Tiered Packages
Simplify decisions with clear sponsorship levels — Gold, Silver, Bronze — and benefits for each (logo placement, signage, email mentions, etc.).
A well-structured tier list does the selling for you.
And always include a high “aspirational tier” — it anchors the others and often raises the average gift.
8. Think Long-Term, Not One-Off
Your goal isn’t just one event sponsor — it’s annual partners.
When a business sponsors something aligned with their brand (e.g., “Family Learning Series Sponsored by X”), renewals become natural.
Treat every deal as the start of a relationship, not a one-time transaction.
9. Follow Up with Proof
After each sponsorship, send a short impact report — photos, attendance, reach, and community feedback.
It shows professionalism, builds trust, and makes the renewal conversation effortless.
Businesses love measurable ROI. Give them the data.
10. Align with Shared Values
The strongest partnerships grow from shared purpose.
Highlight how your mosad represents values — family, education, integrity, community — that elevate the sponsor’s brand too.
When businesses feel proud to stand beside you, renewals take care of themselves.
Final Thought
Corporate sponsorships aren’t just about money.
They’re about building bridges between Torah institutions and the broader marketplace — with both sides gaining strength.
So, could your mosad be next?
Start small, think long-term, and let these principles guide your first steps.
B’hatzlacha in your all efforts.
Avraham
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