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Join a membership community built for purpose-driven professionals ready to master sponsorships with clarity, confidence, and results.

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We’ve supported organizations featured by:

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Strategy Meets Access. Community Meets Results.

The Sponsorship Lounge is a guided platform designed for professionals, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers looking to elevate their sponsorship game. Whether you’re crafting your first pitch or closing six-figure deals, you’ll gain access to coaching, tools, and support that turn big visions into fully funded partnerships.

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Savant Savvy

Learn high-level strategies that close deals

On-Demand Coaching

Get unstuck with support when you need it

Meet Your Coach

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Maria L. Perez is a trusted advisor to brands, nonprofits, and changemakers around the world. Her work in cause marketing and sponsor acquisition has helped countless organizations build genuine partnerships that drive growth and lasting impact.

As founder of The Sponsorship Lounge, Maria brings insight, experience, and heart to every coaching call and strategy session.

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Membership Features

Your Membership Includes

As a member of The Sponsorship Lounge, you’ll gain access to high-impact coaching, proven tools, and ongoing support—so you’re never navigating sponsorship alone. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, your membership gives you real-time access to expert insight, strategic resources, and a community that gets it.

Live Ask Me Anything Calls


Real-time, open-format sessions where you bring your toughest sponsorship challenges—and get live, tailored advice from Maria and the community.

1:1 Strategy Call


Receive a personalized, 60-minute session with Maria to clarify direction, troubleshoot barriers, or map out your sponsorship plan.

Valuation Labs


Discover how to confidently price, package, and present your sponsorship assets to attract and close ideal partners.

Templates + Tools


Instant access to customizable pitch decks, email templates, valuation guides, and more—designed to save time and boost conversions.

Sponsor Partner Incubator


A hands-on workshop environment to refine your proposals, elevate your outreach, and build stronger partner pitches.

Private FB Community


Ongoing access to Maria and the Facebook community between sessions—so you can get feedback, encouragement, and momentum when you need it.

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Proven Partner

Over 25 Years of Sponsorship Excellence You Can Trust

With more than a decade of hands-on experience in sponsorship strategy, brand alignment, and partnership development, we bring a track record of results—and a heart for purpose-driven work.

Clients choose The Sponsorship Lounge not just for our insights, but for our integrity, clarity, and ability to turn ideas into action. From grassroots campaigns to multi-million dollar partnerships, we know what works—and we’re here to help you get there.

The Purpose Partnership Framework

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Maria helps clients align values, storytelling, and assets into sponsorship campaigns that work. This video is your intro to our signature framework.

What Clients Are Saying

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    I was completely overwhelmed trying to figure out sponsorships until I joined the Sponsorship Lounge. Maria’s advice during the ‘Ask Me Anything’ calls was honest and incredibly helpful. Within three months, I secured two sponsors totaling $15,000—something I’d been trying to do for over a year. The downloadable templates and outreach scripts made it easy to stay professional and organized.


    — Angela Delaney, Nonprofit Director

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    I’ve spent thousands on courses, but nothing compares to this membership. The Savant Savvy tools alone are worth the price—especially the valuation workbook that helped me identify and confidently price my sponsor assets. I used to undercharge. Now I negotiate with confidence—and success.


    — Robert Godwin, Business Coach & Speaker

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  • A woman with glasses and dark wavy hair smiling with her eyes closed, wearing a denim jacket, outdoors during sunset with trees and a clear sky in the background.

    Maria didn’t just give advice—she listened deeply and then delivered practical, personalized strategies I could apply immediately. My 1:1 call clarified exactly what I needed to do next with my sponsorship deck and partner list. Within weeks, I was in real conversations with brand partners.


    — Carlos Macías, Social Impact Strategist

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  • A young woman with long black hair and makeup, wearing a white knit sweater and a delicate necklace, standing in front of a white brick wall.

    The Genius Bar feature is brilliant. I had a last-minute sponsor call and needed feedback on my proposal. I submitted a quick question, and Maria’s response helped me tighten my pitch. That call ended with a $7,500 commitment. That one answer alone paid for my membership.


    — Liz Weddon Arts Event Organizer

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  • Professional woman smiling in office setting, wearing a black lace top, striped blazer, and gold necklace.

    I expected coaching, but I didn’t expect to connect with such an amazing community of peers. The Founders’ Slack group has been one of the most valuable parts of my membership—people generously share resources, feedback, and wins. It’s inspiring to be surrounded by others chasing big impact too.


    — I Christina Figueroa, CSR & Community Impact Leader

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  • A young man with dark hair, glasses, and light skin standing with arms crossed against a plain white wall, wearing a light gray t-shirt.

    Before this program, I didn’t even know what assets I had. The Valuation Lab taught me how to break down and present what I offer in a way that sponsors understood and appreciated. I now have a clear framework and plan for approaching potential partners.


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    Jonas Kakaroto, Workshop Facilitator & Podcaster

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Get Your Sponsorship Starter Kit

Kickstart your journey with our exclusive Sponsorship Starter Kit—a free bundle packed with templates, outreach scripts, and our Purpose Partnership Framework to help you land your next sponsor with confidence.

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Don’t wait for the right opportunity—build it. Join a network of leaders, receive real-time guidance, and finally put your sponsorship efforts on the fast track.