How to enable and manage sponsors

This guide explains how to add and manage sponsors and sponsor groups in the vFairs Sponsor Hub, providing a centralized way to showcase sponsors, add their details, and categorize them into groups for proper event visibility and engagement.

What is a Sponsors Hub?

The Sponsors Hub in vFairs is a feature that allows event organizers to manage and showcase event sponsors efficiently. It enables the creation of sponsor groups and allows admins to add sponsor-specific details like logos, website URLs, and descriptions. 

Sponsors Hub is by Default enabled for all the events where we can add Sponsors and Sponsor Groups.

What is a Sponsor?

A sponsor is a company or organization that provides support to an event in exchange for promotional benefits. Sponsors are showcased through sponsor booths, logos, descriptions, and links to their websites. They gain visibility by being featured on event pages, promotional materials, and during event sessions, helping them reach the event audience effectively while supporting the event financially or with resources.

How to add and manage Sponsors?

To add a Sponsor in vFairs, follow these steps:

1. Login to the vFairs Backend and Navigate to the Sponsor Hub and click to enter the Sponsors Hub section.

1. Click on the Add Sponsor button seen on the ‘Sponsor List’ screen
   
   
2. Fill in the fields mentioned below:

1. Click the ‘Save’ button to save the Sponsor details. The Sponsor will be then listed on the Sponsor Listing screen.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Users can edit the details of the sponsor by clicking the ‘Edit’ icon in the Actions column.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Individual sponsors can be deleted by clicking the ‘Delete’ icon in the Actions column.
   
   
   
   
   
4. All the sponsors can be Reordered, Imported, and deleted by clicking the ‘Reorder’, ‘Import’, and ‘Delete All’ buttons present above the Actions field.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Users can also search specific Sponsor using the Search bar.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Columns and Filters dropdown buttons can further help us with what we want to see on the screen.
   
   
   

What is a Sponsor Group?

A Sponsor Group categorizes sponsors in an event based on their sponsorship level or tier, such as Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze. This grouping helps differentiate sponsors according to their contributions and the benefits they receive, making it easier for event organizers to manage sponsorships and provide the appropriate level of exposure and recognition for each group.

 How to add and manage Sponsor Groups?

1. Click on the ‘Sponsors Group’ tab on the Sponsors Hub screen and click the ‘Add Sponsor Group’ button.
   
   
   
   
2. Fill in all the mentioned fields and click the ‘Save Sponsor Group’ button to save the details. 

1. Users can Reorder the groups, Delete all groups, Import the Groups, and can also search ‘Specific groups by using the search functionality mentioned below:

Above is a step-by-step guide on how to add and manage Sponsors and Sponsor Groups in the Sponsors Hub section.