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SayPro – Internal Coordination for Sponsorship Execution

Objective:

To streamline the finalization and execution of sponsorship agreements by collaborating effectively with internal departments—Legal, Finance, and Marketing—to ensure contracts are compliant, financially accounted for, and strategically activated across platforms.

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Purpose:

The purpose of this coordination is to ensure that sponsorship agreements are:

• Legally sound
• Financially recorded and processed
• Properly activated and promoted

It ensures that all internal teams understand their roles and responsibilities in delivering a unified, professional, and seamless experience for both SayPro and its sponsors.

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Key Departments Involved and Responsibilities:

1. Legal Department

Purpose: To review, advise, and validate all legal aspects of the sponsorship agreement.

Key Tasks:

• Review contract terms and ensure they comply with local and international legal requirements.
• Verify clauses related to:
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Liability and indemnity
  • Termination and renewal
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure
  • Dispute resolution mechanisms
• Finalize the contract language and obtain authorized signatures.
• Archive signed agreements for future reference.

Deliverables:

• Approved and signed sponsorship contract.
• Legal risk assessment (if needed).
• Contract template (standardized for future use).

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2. Finance Department

Purpose: To manage all financial aspects, from invoicing to budget allocation and tracking revenue.

Key Tasks:

• Review and confirm the financial terms of the sponsorship (e.g., amount, payment terms, currency).
• Generate invoices according to the agreed timeline.
• Monitor receipt of funds and flag outstanding payments.
• Allocate sponsorship revenue to appropriate internal budget lines or program accounts.
• Record sponsor contributions for compliance, auditing, and reporting.

Deliverables:

• Official invoice and payment receipt tracker.
• Budget sheet showing sponsor contributions.
• Sponsorship revenue report for financial planning.

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3. Marketing Department

Purpose: To plan, develop, and implement sponsor branding and exposure as outlined in the agreement.

Key Tasks:

• Create a sponsorship activation plan aligning with agreed deliverables (e.g., logo placement, co-branded content).
• Ensure brand assets from sponsors are received in correct formats and approved for use.
• Schedule sponsor-related promotions across SayPro platforms (social media, website, press).
• Design and distribute marketing materials (banners, videos, brochures, digital posts).
• Track and report on sponsor visibility and engagement analytics.

Deliverables:

• Sponsor Activation Plan
• Content Calendar featuring sponsor placements
• Marketing collateral featuring sponsor branding
• Engagement report (impressions, reach, interaction)

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Coordination Process:

Step 1: Internal Kick-Off Meeting

• Hold a cross-functional meeting with Legal, Finance, and Marketing teams once a sponsorship is confirmed.
• Share the draft agreement and outline specific deliverables for each department.
• Assign responsibilities and agree on timelines.

Step 2: Contract Finalization

• Legal reviews and updates the draft.
• Marketing confirms branding rights and deliverables.
• Finance reviews payment terms and creates a billing schedule.
• Final document is circulated for internal approvals and signatures.

Step 3: Contract Execution

• Signatures collected from both SayPro and the sponsor.
• Legal archives the agreement.
• Finance generates invoice and initiates payment tracking.
• Marketing begins sponsor onboarding for activation.

Step 4: Activation & Monitoring

• Marketing deploys agreed sponsor visibility elements.
• Legal monitors compliance with contractual obligations.
• Finance ensures payment receipt and reporting.

Step 5: Reporting & Feedback

• Create post-activation reports and financial statements.
• Meet with sponsors to review outcomes and gather feedback.
• Prepare internal evaluation for continuous improvement.

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Documentation and Tools:

Document/Tool	Purpose
Sponsorship Agreement Template	Standardized contract language
Sponsorship Approval Form	Internal clearance checklist
Invoice Template	Issued to sponsors
Brand Asset Submission Form	For sponsor logos and materials
Sponsor Activation Plan	Marketing execution roadmap
Sponsorship Fulfillment Tracker	Progress tracking sheet
Internal Communication Log	Notes and updates from all departments

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Success Indicators:

• All agreements are signed and archived within 10 working days of approval.
• 100% of sponsors are invoiced and payments tracked in the finance system.
• 100% delivery of agreed marketing and branding deliverables.
• 0 legal compliance issues during or post-activation.
• Sponsor satisfaction rating of 90%+ regarding coordination and execution.