Questions, answered
Organizers
What kinds of events can be listed?
Any event with a real audience: school and amateur sports, youth tournaments, concerts and music series, festivals, runs and rides, esports and hackathons, arts and comedy, fairs, rodeos and car shows. Private events without a public or member audience aren't a fit.
How small is too small?
There's no minimum. A 300-person concert series can still sell a $250 community tier to the coffee shop next door. Price it honestly and it will make sense to someone.
When do I get paid?
After you upload proof for each deliverable and the sponsor approves it, or 7 days after upload if the sponsor doesn't respond. Payouts go to your verified bank account through our payment partner.
Can I get part of the money up front for printing costs?
Yes. Agreements can release a deposit (up to 30%) when creative is approved, with the rest on fulfillment.
Do I need insurance?
Most venues and many sponsors require event liability insurance, and some sponsors ask to be named as additional insured. Standfield stores your certificate so you only upload it once.
Sponsors
How do I know an event is real?
Verified listings have passed identity, payout and event checks. And because your payment is held until proof is approved, you're protected even if something goes wrong.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Every package can take a counteroffer: different deliverables, a lower price for a multi-event commitment, exclusivity, or in-kind product in place of part of the cash.
What if it rains?
Every agreement includes weather and cancellation terms. The default is a make-good at a rescheduled date, or a refund of undelivered items if there's no reschedule.
Is sponsoring a nonprofit event tax-deductible?
Usually as a business marketing expense, but that depends on your situation. Standfield doesn't give tax advice, so check with your accountant. Nonprofits have their own rules about what they can say about sponsors (see the playbook).
Can I sponsor events in other states?
Yes. Standfield is nationwide. Filter by state on the browse page, or post a brief for a multi-state program.