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How I Raised $10k In Two Months: Sponsorship Tips By Alexie Young

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Last June I launched the first annual Art West Gallery Tour on the Westside of Chicago! Most people had no idea there were a variety of beautiful galleries available “Out West” and it was my first shot to debut a tour that would reshape the sad perception of Chicago’s beloved Westside. Imagine an art-crawl-day-party touring through North Lawndale, and East Garfield Park to explore the arts and culture spaces like the MLK Exhibit Center, Legendary Art Gallery, and 345 Art Gallery. Our budget of $10k is what made our event successful and it took a little over two months to raise that amount from sponsors.  Nearly a year ago, I reached out to the founder of the BOSS Network , Cameka Smith, and I asked her what was the best way to acquire sponsors for an event. Her response was “It’s all about relationships.” I spent some time pondering what relationships I already had and the ones that I need to develop in order to get the support of the vision. If you’re fresh into hosting events

Business & the Balancing Act of Life by Deborah Allen

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Women have truly stepped out in this season and have become their own boss. We’ve put aside fear and have become business owners and entrepreneurs. Being in business and a woman requires you to juggle and balance much in our lives. Women becoming bosses are totally different because we take care of our families too. Women wear many hats in our society today and have a great responsibility. Living as a woman at the best of times is not an easy fate. Add business, entrepreneurship, family and know that’s not a simple assignment to pull off. Yes, I give you permission on today to say it’s hard but it’s doable. The balancing act of ownership and family take some getting use too. Sometimes it can be a little crazy and stressful when we are the boss, mother, wife and etc. However, take a deep breath and be all we can be as women. As women, we are built to multi-task and juggle. Women understand and know that we are strong.  We’re soft, beautiful, smart and resourceful. It’s in our nature