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Sponsorship

Guides and articles on sponsorship, from the political literacy collection by Shirisha Nagendran.

Part of the Sponsorship Model framework.

Guides

Long-form, comprehensive resources.

Guide

How to Get a Sponsor at Work (Not a Mentor)

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Over-Mentored and Under-Sponsored at Work

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How Careers Actually Advance: Sponsorship

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Articles

Shorter pieces responding to a specific question.

Article

Why Networking Feels Exhausting (And What Actually Works)

Networking is a word most of us loathe, because we are thinking of it as a transaction. Thankfully, this is not the kind of networking that is needed to find a sponsor.

16 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
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Who Speaks for You When You Are Not in the Room?

Your operational network helps you succeed in the role you have. Your advocacy network helps you become a candidate for the role you want.

18 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

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