The stumbling block that most people hit when searching for sponsors is that most companies are willing to give product and shy away from giving cash. From a company perspective the reasons are pretty clear; it is easier to give product, more exposure, significant discount to retail value.
The fundraiser then sits with a dilemma – especially when the product given does not fit the intended purpose. The normal thing is then to ask someone else to buy the sponsored product and that invariably happens at a reduced price which could create negative marketing for the sponsor.
Ideally the person or instance looking for sponsorship needs to hold an auction of sponsored items which will create more exposure and greater opprtunity for higher prices, but, that demands a special skill set and more time from volunteers so is not always successful.
Faced with this dilemma and needing to raise funds for a tour of England by the Grey 1st XI – which recently represented the Eastern Province Schools in the National T20 Competition in Potchestroom during April 2016 – Grey Cricket Consultant, Dave Callaghan, established an auction web site to put sponsors, fundraisers and buyers together.
MyOffer.co.za came about to fill a specific need – as most useful sites and apps do – and is a charitable platform that connects fundraisers, shoppers with a cause, and partner businesses. MyOffer provides support to local fundraising initiatives.
Our USP is: Connecting fundraisers, sponsors and buyers
We sell: Donated items, game Reserve, tourist trips, golf days
Address: 13 Patricia St Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape 6065 South Africa
Contact: Dave Callaghan
Mobile Phone: (082) 495-7372
MyOffer Web Site: http://www.myoffer.co.za
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