Far North Queensland High School Delivers $50K Value Through Strategic Sponsorship

Multi-sector Community Partnerships

Value

$50,000+ raised in 12 months

The Challenge

Located in a regional area with a tight economy and limited sponsorship culture, The Far North Queensland High School faced the dual challenge of breaking into an unfamiliar market whilst proving that schools could deliver genuine commercial value to local businesses.

The Solution

Led by an Executive Principal and Business Manager who understood that sponsorship is about mutual benefit, not just asking for funds, the school developed a tiered Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship model. They focused on building relationships and demonstrating value, even when early conversations didn't immediately convert.

The Results

  • 4 Gold Sponsors secured (bank, builder, mortgage broker, lawyer)
  • 1 Silver Sponsor (Sunlover)
  • 5 Bronze Sponsors
  • Multiple event and jersey sponsors for 2024
  • $50,000+ total revenue in first 12 months
  • 100% retention rate — lawyer sponsor already re-signed for 2026
  • Cultural shift in community perceptions of school partnerships

Client's Comment

"Some exciting news — just secured our 4th gold sponsor, a Bank. We now have a builder, a mortgage broker, a lawyer and the bank on board. The lawyer has just re-signed for 2026 as well... All up it's big news for our school (initiatives) and we are pretty chuffed." — Executive Principal