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Sponsorship Day Picker

Plan which days to offer local businesses as sponsors. Day 31 = $31, Day 25 = $25. Pick high-value days, spread across weeks, or cluster the final weekend. The picker shows the exact face value sum of your selected days—then use our sponsor letter templates to approach businesses.

Day = dollar amount

Day 31 = $31Day 25 = $25Day 15 = $15

Full 31-day calendar face value: $496

Plan your asks

Choose sponsor days

Select a strategy and see which days to offer. The tool shows the combined face value of selected days—use this to prepare your sponsor conversations.

Plan your sponsor asks

Month length (days)

Full calendar face value: $496

Number of sponsor asks

How many local businesses will you approach?

Selection strategy

Only consider days 1 and higher

Suggested sponsor days

31Day 31
$31
30Day 30
$30
29Day 29
$29
28Day 28
$28
27Day 27
$27
Total face value of selected days$145

This is the exact sum of selected day amounts—not a pledge forecast. Actual contributions depend on businesses saying yes.

Talking points for sponsor conversations

  • Each day corresponds to a dollar amount—Day 25 = $25 sponsorship
  • Business name is publicly displayed on the campaign calendar
  • Recognition can include social media shoutouts (details left to your organization)
  • Tax-deductible if your organization is a 501(c)(3) (confirm your status)
  • No inventory to manage—pure donation to your cause

Collect sponsor gifts digitally

When a business says yes, they can claim their day on your MonthFund calendar. Payment processes securely via Stripe, they get an automatic receipt, and you track the gift alongside all other claims. No cash to chase.

Start free — no credit card
How to use

How to plan and approach sponsors

1

Set your month length

Choose 28, 29, 30, or 31 days depending on your campaign month.

2

Decide how many sponsors to approach

Pick 3, 5, 7, or 10 businesses. Start smaller and do it well rather than spray and pray.

3

Choose a selection strategy

Highest face value for max dollars, spread across weeks for visibility, or weekend bias for specific timing.

4

Review suggested days

The tool shows which days to offer and their combined face value. Adjust with custom selection if needed.

5

Personalize your sponsor letter

Use the Corporate Sponsorship Request Letter or Community Sponsor Pitch template. Mention the specific day and amount you're asking them to claim.

Day values

Face value table: Days 1–31

Each day of the month corresponds to that dollar amount. Day 1 = $1, Day 31 = $31. Sponsors claiming higher days contribute more.

DayFace ValueDayFace ValueDayFace ValueDayFace Value
1$19$917$1725$25
2$210$1018$1826$26
3$311$1119$1927$27
4$412$1220$2028$28
5$513$1321$2129$29
6$614$1422$2230$30
7$715$1523$2331$31
8$816$1624$24

Full calendar face value: $496 (31 days) · $465 (30 days) · $435 (29 days) · $406 (28 days)

Example strategies

Sample sponsor day packs

Common sponsor day selections. The interactive tool generates custom suggestions based on your inputs.

Top 5 face-value days (31-day month)

Maximum impact from 5 sponsor asks

Day 31$31Day 30$30Day 29$29Day 28$28Day 27$27

Total: $145

One per week (spread)

Visibility throughout the month

Day 7$7Day 14$14Day 21$21Day 28$28Day 31$31

Total: $101

Final weekend cluster

One sponsor claims the "final push" block

Day 27$27Day 28$28Day 29$29Day 30$30Day 31$31

Total: $145

Premium trio

Focused ask for 3 key businesses

Day 29$29Day 30$30Day 31$31

Total: $90

FAQ

Common questions

About sponsorship days and approaching businesses.

A sponsor day is when a business or individual "claims" a specific day on your calendar by donating that day's face amount (Day 25 = $25, Day 31 = $31). Instead of individual donors claiming days, you approach local businesses to sponsor high-value days upfront. Their name appears on your campaign calendar as the sponsor of that day.

Focus on higher-value days (25-31) for maximum impact. A business sponsoring Day 31 contributes $31, while Day 10 is only $10. You can also spread sponsor asks across the month for visibility or focus on weekends if that fits your campaign. Use the picker tool to generate suggestions based on your strategy.

Start with 3-5 realistic asks. Each sponsorship request takes time—personalize the letter, follow up, and close. Five committed sponsors at high-value days (25-31) contribute $135+ to your campaign. Quality over quantity: one confirmed sponsor beats ten ignored requests.

Recognition on your campaign calendar is the primary benefit. You can also offer social media mentions, newsletter features, or event signage—details depend on your organization's capacity. Keep promises modest and deliverable. MonthFund shows the sponsor name publicly on the claimed day.

No. The picker shows the exact face value sum of selected days—not a pledge forecast. Actual contributions depend on businesses saying yes. If you select Days 28-31 for $118 total, that's the math if all four sponsors confirm. Plan for some nos.

With MonthFund, send the business your campaign link. They click the day, enter their information, and pay via Stripe. They receive an automatic receipt. No cash to chase, no check to deposit. Paper campaigns require manual collection.

How it works

Yes. A business could sponsor Days 28, 29, 30, and 31 for a combined $118. Larger sponsors sometimes prefer a "block" of the final week. Present this as a premium option in your sponsorship letter.

Day N = $N is the face value, but donors (including sponsors) can give more. If a business sponsors Day 25 but wants to contribute $50, the extra $25 goes toward your campaign as an over-give. The picker tool shows face value only; over-gives are upside.

Collect sponsor gifts digitally

When a business says yes, send them your MonthFund link. They claim their day, pay via Stripe, and get an automatic receipt. No cash to chase.