Panel: Dimple Ravuri (1671) 

Key Takeaway: Learn to diversify income sources and how students can play a major role in managing team finances.

This workshop goes over many different potential income sources for your FRC team! We will take a deep dive into finding sponsorship opportunities, making the most of submitting grants and cold calling businesses, and retaining current and future team sponsors. While there is no “one size fits all” solution to fundraising, the audience should leave this presentation with a wealth of ideas for new income sources. Methods of maintaining sponsor relations will also be covered.

About the Presenter:

Dimple Ravuri is an alumna (‘13-’16), advisor and Business Mentor (‘20 – ‘26) for Team 1671, The Buchanan Bird Brains. She oversees the team’s operations, public relations, leadership, and awards alongside some great mentors. She serves as a co-regional Judge Advisor for FLL in Central California, and Planning Committee Member for the Central Valley District Event. She is very tired, but is learning new strategies each year to keep herself, mentors, and students sane on this great FRC journey.