Supporter Alliance - Sponsorship

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

This is an idea I have had for a while, if you think it's rubbish that's fine but I just want to put it out there following the events of today.

I know a lot of us out there have put a lot of our own hard earned money into the Melbourne Football Club through memberships and the recent Debt Demolition. However, I am proposing a "Supporter Alliance" whereby we supporters donate money (however little) under this banner and sponsor the club. The money wouldn't be anywhere near what the club will have lost from "that company" but at the very least it is a sign of support

Again, I fully understand that many people feel they have given their fair share and that's fine, if you feel that way please just keep those thoughts to yourself. This is an opportunity to support (figuratively and financially) the club on top of memberships other areas, even if what is raised is just a small donation (not a "sponsorship" as such), the club needs some good news after all that it has been dragged through recently.

As a starting point, I am willing to donate $200 to get the ball rolling. Any thoughts or suggestions please let me know, if it is a rubbish idea I will just donate the money privately and you can lock the thread.

[Jack Jack 415]

I like the idea, but it does sort of smack of desperation.

And ultimately I'm sure they could easily sign 2 sponsors for more than we could tip in. CS is just holding out for the right sponsors at the right price.

[Arsene Wenger 72]

I like the sentiment, but I think it robs the club of an opportunity to get sponsorship money on top of supporter donations.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Just to clarify, it wouldn't replace any jumper sponsors, just go on top of and act as a signal of support.

[P-man 13,309]

Not sure how this would work from a pragmatic or legal point of view, or how it would work ongoing? Who takes ownership of this "sponsorship" form the supporter side?

Doesn't donating money/buying additional memberships to the club achieve exactly the same aim for all intents and purposes? Surely the club would be better served in seeking out external corporate sponsorship as to an extent, money from the supporters will always be there.

Don't mean to be a naysayer and I like the thought behind it, just not sure how practical it is.

[Guest Thomo]

I already do - it's called membership

[Sir Why You Little 35,318]

Like the idea Clint as long as it is done through the club.

I also want some assurance that the club is going to get itself in order. This week has been very concerning.

If we have hit rock bottom, great. But if it is still free fall, throw it all out first.

I am still trying to find out how EW makes $$$, i applauded Cameron at the time, yes. But the company was always a dodgy affair.

[rpfc 27,672]

I already do - it's called membership

Well, you get something for that.

As an MCC member, my MFC membership doesn't allow me to go to games, but it does give me ownership of the club and that let's me opine on matters.

I will buy an interstate membership for my missus, a 3-game membership for the hell of it, and possibly a $200 raffle ticket.

Great sentiments, CB. But I would just give straight to the club.

[Guest Thomo]

Well, you get something for that.

I'm an interstate member - it's a donation

Edited April 5, 2012 by Thomo

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Please delete this thread, was a silly idea.

[Guest Dr Who]

This is an idea I have had for a while, if you think it's rubbish that's fine but I just want to put it out there following the events of today.

I know a lot of us out there have put a lot of our own hard earned money into the Melbourne Football Club through memberships and the recent Debt Demolition. However, I am proposing a "Supporter Alliance" whereby we supporters donate money (however little) under this banner and sponsor the club. The money wouldn't be anywhere near what the club will have lost from "that company" but at the very least it is a sign of support

Again, I fully understand that many people feel they have given their fair share and that's fine, if you feel that way please just keep those thoughts to yourself. This is an opportunity to support (figuratively and financially) the club on top of memberships other areas, even if what is raised is just a small donation (not a "sponsorship" as such), the club needs some good news after all that it has been dragged through recently.

As a starting point, I am willing to donate $200 to get the ball rolling. Any thoughts or suggestions please let me know, if it is a rubbish idea I will just donate the money privately and you can lock the thread.

I will happily match you - if 5-6 posts you have double it. Great idea. Count me in for $200.00 PM if we can work out the best way to kick this along.

Cheers

[rpfc 27,672]

I'm an interstate member - it's a donation

Incongruous sentence.

Gives you ownership over the club, and gives value to your voice so that you can be taken as a serious Demon and comment on Schwab, sponsors, et al, and if you get to Melbourne - entrance to a game...

Membership is more than just a ticket to a game.

[rpfc 27,672]

Please delete this thread, was a silly idea.

No, it wasn't.

And I wish the club had a Support Alliance Donation Tally on the website to show how much we give beside our membership dues.

Edited April 5, 2012 by rpfc

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

And I wish the club had a Support Alliance Donation Tally on the website to show how much we give beside our membership dues.

That's a good idea, I like that. That's all I was after really, by "sponsorship" it really was just a donation but under the "Supporter Alliance" banner to highlight the support for the club.

[timD 994]

Clint, I like this idea. It's not stupid at all. Working it out might take a bit.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Clint, I like this idea. It's not stupid at all. Working it out might take a bit.

My thinking would be something similar to how the club did Debt Demolition.

A site like that (possibly the same one), if we can raise (let's say $5,000) then maybe the club will let us feature a "Supporter Alliance" (name can be changed) logo on the sponsor page of the site. Even if enough money isn't raised the club still keeps it. Again, it's a sign of support and trying to generate something good for what has been a month of pain.

[Striker475 696]

$100/member @ 30,000 members - an extra $3mil in revenue for the club.

[rpfc 27,672]

I will buy an interstate membership for my missus, a 3-game membership for the hell of it, and possibly a $200 raffle ticket.

Great sentiments, CB. But I would just give straight to the club.

CB, you've inspired me to do that just then.

$215 worth of donation and another $200 worth of 'probable donation.'

My credit card is a little sore but that is life - proper action requires sacrifice. Those four words have been ringing in my ear this year...

[binman 39,460]

This is an idea I have had for a while, if you think it's rubbish that's fine but I just want to put it out there following the events of today.

I know a lot of us out there have put a lot of our own hard earned money into the Melbourne Football Club through memberships and the recent Debt Demolition. However, I am proposing a "Supporter Alliance" whereby we supporters donate money (however little) under this banner and sponsor the club. The money wouldn't be anywhere near what the club will have lost from "that company" but at the very least it is a sign of support

Again, I fully understand that many people feel they have given their fair share and that's fine, if you feel that way please just keep those thoughts to yourself. This is an opportunity to support (figuratively and financially) the club on top of memberships other areas, even if what is raised is just a small donation (not a "sponsorship" as such), the club needs some good news after all that it has been dragged through recently.

As a starting point, I am willing to donate $200 to get the ball rolling. Any thoughts or suggestions please let me know, if it is a rubbish idea I will just donate the money privately and you can lock the thread.

Perhaps Demonland could be a sponsnor

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

I'm down. Would be good if our donations could fall under some sort of "banner" so it doesn't look like a bunch of random donations.

Keep us posted CB!

[Footynut 302]

I'm happy to put up $500 straight up if this can be organised and perhaps club endorsement of the idea would help?

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I'm happy to put up $500 straight up if this can be organised and perhaps club endorsement of the idea would help?

Yes it would be through the club, like I wrote in an earlier post a "Debt Demolition" type site or process would be needed.

[hardtack 10,186]

Have tweeted MelbourneFC requesting they check out this thread and make it happen.

[Sir Why You Little 35,318]

I think this idea has legs. WE have to make this club the best.

We owe that to Big Jimma. He can not do it anymore...

[warren dean 193]

This is an idea I have had for a while, if you think it's rubbish that's fine but I just want to put it out there following the events of today.

I know a lot of us out there have put a lot of our own hard earned money into the Melbourne Football Club through memberships and the recent Debt Demolition. However, I am proposing a "Supporter Alliance" whereby we supporters donate money (however little) under this banner and sponsor the club. The money wouldn't be anywhere near what the club will have lost from "that company" but at the very least it is a sign of support

It's a great idea Clint. I already donated $400 to the Club earlier today ($100 for each member in our family). I think a Supporter Alliance tally board on the official site would be fantastic. It would never rival a business sponsorship but it would show everyone we are a Club of the members and supporters.