| Thoughts 14:15 - Nov 11 with 2501 views | Horton_Mouse |
As a fan owned club I wondered if we could start a fan owned fund-raising campaign?
Maybe to help recruit players in January or for the day-to-day running of the club. Could be an annual Christmas campaign in the future run by the Trust. Personally I would put a few quid in just wondered what everyone else thinks? |  | | |  |
| Thoughts on 14:39 - Nov 11 with 2436 views | 442Dale |
Would this not need to come from the club initially with a clear aim of why funds are required and what for? They could then go via the Trust to organise as you mentioned. |  |
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| Thoughts on 14:59 - Nov 11 with 2406 views | Horton_Mouse |
| Thoughts on 14:39 - Nov 11 by 442Dale |
Would this not need to come from the club initially with a clear aim of why funds are required and what for? They could then go via the Trust to organise as you mentioned. |
Possibly but I was just gauging supporters thoughts. I am sure the club would welcome any cash injection that benefits the club. | | | |
| Thoughts on 15:21 - Nov 11 with 2364 views | kel |
My only issue with this is the creation of a two-tiered fan base. We already have some supporters on social media giving it large about how much they have paid into the club over the years and somehow thinking that makes them superior to the rest of us. [Post edited 11 Nov 2022 15:22]
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| Thoughts on 15:29 - Nov 11 with 2343 views | 442Dale |
| Thoughts on 14:59 - Nov 11 by Horton_Mouse |
Possibly but I was just gauging supporters thoughts. I am sure the club would welcome any cash injection that benefits the club. |
Of course, that’s why it needs to be project related, where supporters can see the results of their efforts. It also assists with adding events to a fund raising effort because it’s clear why people would be helping when attending. | |
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| Thoughts on 15:35 - Nov 11 with 2335 views | D_Alien |
| Thoughts on 15:21 - Nov 11 by kel |
My only issue with this is the creation of a two-tiered fan base. We already have some supporters on social media giving it large about how much they have paid into the club over the years and somehow thinking that makes them superior to the rest of us. [Post edited 11 Nov 2022 15:22]
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Agree with this, i think it'd become an issue, despite the best of intentions
Also, i'm not sure that for those able to do so, "putting a few quid in" would have any significant impact. When supporters contributed towards the legal fighting fund, there was a specific aim and it was very much to do with keeping the Dale alive as a fan-owned entity. The total achieved, whilst admirable for it's purpose, wouldn't be enough to buy and fund the wages of one decent player
Perhaps though, very specific and limited goals could be set, e.g. the purchase of a piece of equipment for the groundstaff. I'm not against the idea in principle at all, just how it might be weaponised in a negative way |  |
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| Thoughts on 15:36 - Nov 11 with 2330 views | HullDale |
I agree on the thoughts above.
For specific 'projects' (such as floodlight upgrades or even training facilities) then fundraising is the right way to go. Events, raffles, kickstarters, gofundme pages etc because there is a clear and specific aim.
For general day to day funds, we need to support the club in coming up with consistent commercial opportunities that will continuously raise money - and then where we can support those initiatives.
Function / Meeting rooms... Fanzone... World Cup in Dale Bar... product range in the shop... better online shop... better lottery... Xmas draw... encourage people to increase matchday spend (pie & a pint)... sponsorship (to suit all budgets).
The list is endless, and the fanbase will be full of ideas. Short term fundraising is brilliant for time sensitive initiatives. Consistent commercial delivery is what will help us remain sustainable long term. |  | | |
| Thoughts on 15:38 - Nov 11 with 2322 views | James1980 |
How about a half season ticket? Existing season ticket holders could buy for friends or family at a discounted price perhaps. Have option of combining one with a lotto membership.
Isn't a big key to increase sustainability getting more fans through the turnstiles each matchday? | |
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| Thoughts on 11:02 - Nov 12 with 1996 views | Dale_4_Life |
Could the trust aim for 50 000 shares from the new share issue? That would be measurable and a target.
Getting the trust holding as many shares as possible has to be a priority in the short medium and long term. | | | |
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| Thoughts on 11:51 - Nov 12 with 1933 views | HullDale |
| Thoughts on 11:02 - Nov 12 by Dale_4_Life |
Could the trust aim for 50 000 shares from the new share issue? That would be measurable and a target.
Getting the trust holding as many shares as possible has to be a priority in the short medium and long term. |
Although that sounds great, raising £120K to buy another 50,000 shares feels like a HUGE ask for the trust.
I wonder if we'd look at incorporating shares into bigger sponsorship offerings? Add value to the sponsorship package and get local companies invested in the future of the club for the long term? | | | |
| Thoughts on 13:25 - Nov 12 with 1841 views | Dalenet |
There was a plea from a fan at the Trust AGM not to run fundraising campaigns in this environment. Col was clear that there were no plans to focus on fundraising. Of course that doesn't stop people making donations to the trust that they can use for share purchases. | | | |
| Thoughts on 13:43 - Nov 12 with 1811 views | 442Dale |
| Thoughts on 13:25 - Nov 12 by Dalenet |
There was a plea from a fan at the Trust AGM not to run fundraising campaigns in this environment. Col was clear that there were no plans to focus on fundraising. Of course that doesn't stop people making donations to the trust that they can use for share purchases. |
This would also indicate, especially as the Trust’s link to the club are stronger than ever with having someone on the board, that there is no indication that funds are required presently for any urgent or specific reason. If there was, this would presumably be fed back to supporters through the Trust. | |
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