And back to the Corporate sponsorship.

I very quickly realised that patience is the key as the decision making process within the Corporate world grinds ever so slowly- at times it seems in reverse. Another thing I quickly realised after receiving  the umpteenth rejection letter is not to take it personally and to just carry on in the hunt.

Below is a rejection letter I received today- 6 months after sending them the proposal. I’ve withheld the company name and details as one never knows, they could be in my sites again sooner rather than later. The  voice of the letter is pretty similar to that of all of the other rejection letters I’ve received and it did leave me wondering if it’s the same person hired to type up all the  letters. But…the one letter or email stating that sponsorship has been granted outweighs the many letters similar to the one below by tonnes, and makes it all worthwhile to carry on regardless. Patience, a thick skin, and tenacity are highly recommended.

08 December 2010

Mr Gary Hirson

PO Box 12018

Mill Street

Cape Town

8010

 

 Dear Mr Hirson

Request for funding: CALM IN STORM

Thank you for your funding request received on the  18 June 2010

The work your organisation does is valuable and contributes to holistic development of this country. We have carefully considered your request for funding.  Due to no funds available for community projects & sponsorships, we are unable to accede to your request.

We wish you every success with your initiatives and trust that you will manage to secure the necessary resources for this worthy cause.

Yours Sincerely

 
CSI Specialist
Group Empowerment & Corporate Affairs Department