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Quick answer
Local business sponsors can fund a Jog-a-Thon's prizes, course, and t-shirts in exchange for banners, shout-outs, and goodwill — so donations stay pure profit for the school.
What sponsors fund
- Prizes and incentive rewards
- Course setup, arch, and t-shirts
- Water, snacks, and event supplies
- Matching-gift challenges that boost donations
What sponsors get
- A banner at the event and logo on materials
- Shout-outs at the kickoff and on social
- Recognition in thank-you communications
- Community goodwill from supporting local kids
How to approach sponsors
- List local businesses with a connection to your families.
- Make a simple one-page ask with clear recognition tiers.
- Offer a matching-gift option — it multiplies donations and gives the sponsor a great story.
- Follow up, confirm in writing, and deliver the recognition you promised.
- Thank them publicly and after the event to keep them for next year.
Key takeaways
- Sponsors can cover event costs so donations stay profit.
- Offer banners, shout-outs, and recognition tiers.
- Matching-gift challenges are the highest-impact ask.
Jog-a-Thon FAQs
How do we get sponsors for a Jog-a-Thon?
Approach local businesses connected to your families with a simple one-page ask and clear recognition tiers. Matching-gift challenges are especially effective.
What's a matching-gift challenge?
A sponsor agrees to match donations up to a set amount, which motivates families to give and gives the sponsor a compelling story.
Ready to get your school Movin'?
Talk to a personal fundraising coach — a former PTO/PTA leader — and see how FundHub runs your Jog-a-Thon end to end.