03-04-2014, 05:45 PM
A couple of posters contributed since started composing this so apologies if already mentioned..
Andy is of course correct that the professional fundraiser approach has been tried in the past and was unsuccessful. Particularly in regard to the recent loss of our grant, I would suggest it's now certainly worth revisiting and discussing any ideas that may lead to a contribution to CS funds.
Some things worth at least discussing and possibly exploring...
Are CS in a position to employ a "professional" fundraiser as an organisation? What are the tax/ "business" implications?
Are we in a position to employ a "professional" fundraising organisation to act for us on a commission basis?
Would it financially benefit CS if we had charitable status?
A little background of trying to raise funds in the past....
Many folks over the years have tried to raise sponsorship from companies and organisations that would be recognised distinctly as Scottish. Banks, financial investment and pensions plc's , quality food companies (I particularly liked this one) but no joy.
A couple of examples from other European nations....
The Spanish junior squad is sponsored by Danone, the dairy foods organisation.
I believe the Turkish Junior squad have the support of a Turkish bank that had previously been involved in football sponsorship but because of problems within the game switched to an alternative that they considered to be family friendly.
Andy is of course correct that the professional fundraiser approach has been tried in the past and was unsuccessful. Particularly in regard to the recent loss of our grant, I would suggest it's now certainly worth revisiting and discussing any ideas that may lead to a contribution to CS funds.
Some things worth at least discussing and possibly exploring...
Are CS in a position to employ a "professional" fundraiser as an organisation? What are the tax/ "business" implications?
Are we in a position to employ a "professional" fundraising organisation to act for us on a commission basis?
Would it financially benefit CS if we had charitable status?
A little background of trying to raise funds in the past....
Many folks over the years have tried to raise sponsorship from companies and organisations that would be recognised distinctly as Scottish. Banks, financial investment and pensions plc's , quality food companies (I particularly liked this one) but no joy.
A couple of examples from other European nations....
The Spanish junior squad is sponsored by Danone, the dairy foods organisation.
I believe the Turkish Junior squad have the support of a Turkish bank that had previously been involved in football sponsorship but because of problems within the game switched to an alternative that they considered to be family friendly.