Hackathon Organizer Guide
Hackathon Organizer Guide
Become a Member Event!
Introduction
overview
What is a Hackathon?
What is MLH?
MLH Community Values
How to use this Guide?
Digital Hackathons
Digital Hackathon Timeline
Finding the Date & Purpose
Build Your Leadership Team
Getting Sponsorship
Introduction to Fundraising
Understanding your Sponsors
Potential Sponsor Perks
Hackathon Budgeting
Sponsorship Prospectus
The 5-step MLH Sponsorship Process
Hackathon Website
Marketing your Event
Managing Registrations
Event Logistics
Hackathon Scheduling
Judging & Submissions
Mentorship
Hacker Experience
After The Event
In Person Hackathons
In Person Hackathon Timeline
Finding the Date & Purpose
Build Your Leadership Team
Locking down a Venue
Getting Sponsorship
Hackathon Website
Marketing your Event
Managing Registrations
Event Logistics
Hackathon Scheduling
Judging & Submissions
Mentorship
Hacker Experience
Initial Preparation: Getting Ready
Day of Event: Game Day!
After the Event
Organizer Resources
Getting support from others
Leadership Resources
Sponsorship Resources
Hackathon Website Resources
Marketing Resources
Registrations Resources
Logistics Resources
Workshop Resources
Host Exciting Mini-Events
Keeping Records
Software for Hackathons
Contributors
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Getting Sponsorship

Now that you have your team finalized and have picked out a date, it's time to get started raising money for your event!
Here are the articles in this section:
Introduction to Fundraising
Getting in funds is the major starting point for any hackathon. This article focuses to give you an idea of how and what...
Understanding your Sponsors
Before setting your goals and starting to reach out to sponsors, it's extremely necessary to understand them and their p...
Potential Sponsor Perks
A list of offerings that might help you make a decision on what services you might be providing to your sponsors in the ...
Hackathon Budgeting
Know the costs associated with your hackathon.
Sponsorship Prospectus
Before approaching sponsors, create a short info packet with three tiers of sponsorship.
The 5-step MLH Sponsorship Process
Once you’ve ascertained how much money your hackathon needs and created your sponsorship materials, you’re ready to emba...
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