Email Template: Requesting Company Sponsorship

Subject: Professional Development Sponsorship Request

Dear [Approver’s Name],

I’m requesting company sponsorship to participate in The Portfolio Project, a four-session, in-person development program designed specifically for multifamily regional managers. The sessions take place in my market with a total commitment of 16 hours, broken into four half-days. My regular responsibilities will remain covered and uninterrupted during this time.

Program Focus

The Portfolio Project strengthens performance in seven areas essential to the regional role:

1. Diagnosing problems & strengthening solutions - Faster, clearer decision-making supported by a repeatable framework.

2. Aligning performance perspectives - Practical methods to reduce debate and accelerate execution between teams.

3. Creating stability in variable conditions - Approaches that open time in workflows and reduce operational friction.

4. Measuring & building capacity - A structured way to articulate, build, and accelerate capacity across the portfolio.

5. Developing talent continuity - Frameworks for effective gap planning and smoother transitions across key roles.

6. Advancing aspiring leaders - A targeted preparation method to accelerate readiness for internal and external candidates.

7. Capturing the opportunity - Techniques to translate operational insight and financial data into stronger positioning.

What Participation Includes

• In-person instruction led by program creator Keri Conyers, a multifamily operator and corporate strategist with 30 years of industry experience.

• Completed project deliverables aligned to all seven objectives, ready to share with leadership.

• A personalized value audit summarizing outcomes and impact.

• Alumni portal access with resources to support the project.

• A 30-minute 1:1 follow-up within 30 days to ensure full application of the material.

Business Impact

This program directly supports my ability to:

• Strengthen decision quality and speed.

• Improve cross-functional alignment between teams.

• Reduce operational friction and reclaim time across the portfolio.

• Build bench strength and increase internal mobility.

• Identify opportunities earlier and influence performance more effectively.

Investment

My participation cost is $__________, based on group size and delivery timeline.

I’m available to discuss how this aligns with my development goals and our broader operational objectives. I can also provide the program website if needed.

Thank you for considering this request.

Best regards,
[Your Name]