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Post by norwegianblue on Jan 28, 2018 9:17:51 GMT
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Post by gezzer on Jan 28, 2018 9:27:21 GMT
Another part to clarify, I am on the CFU membership working group rather than fundraising but some great ideas on here that will I'm sure be taken forward. Thanks, Jeff Banksy - is there a way we can have easy to fill forms at the doors/in the blues Bar on Wednesday to sign up for CFU membership/junior blues? Also moving forward a simplified version online with a direct secure payment method that doesn't cost the club money through fee's (PayPal). Junior Blues - whilst not CFU membership, could we perhaps have a junior blue option when signing up online? Unless I've completely missed it. The CFU website is a little dated and could do with a revamp. I haven't been on the official club page in sometime but assume CFU membership can be done there too? Keep up the good work mate and thanks for your involvement again! As the CFU is Chester FC why do they need a separate website? Seems its hard enough to keep both up to date. Another one for the "needs sorting" box
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Post by cfcforme on Jan 28, 2018 9:56:47 GMT
It may have changed but I understand that Groupon take 50% cut off the price, so not only would we need to offer a good price to start with to make it attractive, but we'd immediately lose 50%!!! The idea behind those sites is the restaurant / hotel may lose money on the first sale through Groupon but generates repeat business.... I don't think that model would work much for CFC with the current quality of football.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2018 11:52:48 GMT
It may have changed but I understand that Groupon take 50% cut off the price, so not only would we need to offer a good price to start with to make it attractive, but we'd immediately lose 50%!!! The idea behind those sites is the restaurant / hotel may lose money on the first sale through Groupon but generates repeat business.... I don't think that model would work much for CFC with the current quality of football. Ive known businesses use Groupon in the past and they don't work other than getting people through the door that one time. People go on Groupon etc looking for really cheap deals, for example a family of 4 ticket for £9. The idea is that once you get them in you can get them back a second time but you will find the same family is more likely to only return if they can get the same deal, if they can't they will just move on to the next deal they can find somewhere else. That's after Groupon take their percentage, which is very high. Personally think the club should look at offering a 'family ticket'. You are looking at least £40 for a 2 plus family which is a lot when you factor in food, drink etc. Appeal to families, offer an incentive, say £25 for 2 adults 2 kids.
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Post by paikallinen on Jan 28, 2018 12:07:33 GMT
Not a fund-raising idea as such - more a cash-flow idea.
I heard the suggestion yesterday that Tranmere could sell their tickets for the game at the Deva now and forward that cash.
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Post by alty on Jan 28, 2018 12:15:56 GMT
From the CFU site:
The next fundraising working group meeting is taking place today (Sunday January 28) at the The Chimneys inn, Hooton Green, in Hooton.
The meeting will start at 3.30pm. Anyone who feel like they could help is invited to attend.
If you can't make it but still want to be involved in the work of the group, or have any ideas which you would like the group to look at, then please email fundraising@chesterfc.com
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Post by devaboyreturns on Jan 28, 2018 12:16:28 GMT
Not a fund-raising idea as such - more a cash-flow idea. I heard the suggestion yesterday that Tranmere could sell their tickets for the game at the Deva now and forward that cash. Wouldn't bet on it we've been waiting on James Alabi money since last July
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jan 28, 2018 13:33:58 GMT
I have messaged the Community Trust about the viability of parents having the option of paying for blocks of ten Mini Kickers sessions up front - it's a quick way of increasing immediate funds but would obviously affect on longer-term running costs of the sessions without knowing what the overheads are.
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Post by norwegianblue on Jan 28, 2018 14:30:47 GMT
It may have changed but I understand that Groupon take 50% cut off the price, so not only would we need to offer a good price to start with to make it attractive, but we'd immediately lose 50%!!! The idea behind those sites is the restaurant / hotel may lose money on the first sale through Groupon but generates repeat business.... I don't think that model would work much for CFC with the current quality of football. Ive known businesses use Groupon in the past and they don't work other than getting people through the door that one time. People go on Groupon etc looking for really cheap deals, for example a family of 4 ticket for £9. The idea is that once you get them in you can get them back a second time but you will find the same family is more likely to only return if they can get the same deal, if they can't they will just move on to the next deal they can find somewhere else. That's after Groupon take their percentage, which is very high. Personally think the club should look at offering a 'family ticket'. You are looking at least £40 for a 2 plus family which is a lot when you factor in food, drink etc. Appeal to families, offer an incentive, say £25 for 2 adults 2 kids. It was just an idea but thanks for explaining
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jan 28, 2018 17:28:14 GMT
Cheshire Phoenix have just this minute won the BBL Cup live on the BBC red button. I seem to recall us doing a lot to help them start up back in 2012. Wonder if they can help a fellow pillar of the community in our hour of need? Even saw a Chester FC flag behind the bench whilst watching.
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Post by andy091079 on Jan 28, 2018 21:02:22 GMT
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jan 29, 2018 8:01:20 GMT
Why can’t Liam Davies ask his brother Tom to donate a week of his wages to the club?
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Post by sixnil on Jan 29, 2018 17:34:38 GMT
Fund raising committee, don't miss this one! For ideas of how to raise really big money - THIS IS THE ONE !!!!! I respectfully suggest that all those on the new fundraising team please read this "Briefing Paper 3 - Financing Supporter Community Ownership" (and quick!). Others have been there before us. No need to be too clever, just copy some of the best ideas such as Loan Notes. I had originally suggested debentures on Banksy's thread last week and someone more in-the-know, Deva Chanter, was aware of incomplete earlier CFC efforts and suggested a variation namely the Bath City model which raised £300,000. I think though this document is the definitive way for a Supporters Society to get its hands on some big money. Some plans are for the longer term but from my layman's look-see the Loan Note could be a quicker option. Count me in when it gets going!
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Post by northender on Jan 29, 2018 17:56:35 GMT
Some good ideas here and a recognition of the need to get beyond the core support and attract 'new money'. Nevertheless a rise in the CFU subs is an absolute must IMO. If you take my point, £30 is nothing but £12 is!!!
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Post by southernblue on Jan 29, 2018 18:45:09 GMT
Advertise the hell out of the next 12 home games. Dad and lad offers or something could get something. offer a 12 game ticket for the price of 10 to get some cash flow in. Can't MBNA back us some way? Alabi money needs to get a bloody move on. Encourage as many people to get down the deva on our match days as poss. MBNA are a credit card company, and deal with credit. Surely it would be a major publicity coup for them if they were to lend us the funds required for us to survive. They could boast that they saved a football club with their credit.
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jan 30, 2018 7:35:57 GMT
Community Trust have responded to my message regarding parents paying for Mini Kickers in blocks of ten sessions to raise quick and easy funds. Unfortunately as the CT is a registered standalone charity there are regulations in place concerning the moving of funds between two separate businesses which is fair enough I suppose. The CT are looking at ways to help the club. Meanwhile, former board members Ed Jones and Grenville Millington are embarking on a sponsored walk from Wrexham to Chester ahead of the Leyton Orient game on Tuesday February 20th. Share this far and wide... Grenville and Ed Walk To Save The Blues
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Post by bluetankie652 on Jan 30, 2018 16:04:17 GMT
Not a fund-raising idea as such - more a cash-flow idea. I heard the suggestion yesterday that Tranmere could sell their tickets for the game at the Deva now and forward that cash. Not a fund-raising idea as such - more a cash-flow idea. I heard the suggestion yesterday that Tranmere could sell their tickets for the game at the Deva now and forward that cash. Wouldn't bet on it we've been waiting on James Alabi money since last July
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Post by bluetankie652 on Jan 30, 2018 16:06:41 GMT
That’s a good idea I think. I’ve got a mate who is a Tranmere fan and says that a lot of their fans want to help. A suggestion would be to ‘up’ their allocation and increase the ticket price slightly for advanced purchase. We know they’ll sell whatever we allocate to them.
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Post by gezzer on Jan 30, 2018 16:09:18 GMT
That’s a good idea I think. I’ve got a mate who is a Tranmere fan and says that a lot of their fans want to help. A suggestion would be to ‘up’ their allocation and increase the ticket price slightly for advanced purchase. We know they’ll sell whatever we allocate to them. Might have a detrimental affect. Imagine if other clubs did that to us?
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Post by bluetankie652 on Jan 30, 2018 16:34:55 GMT
That’s a good idea I think. I’ve got a mate who is a Tranmere fan and says that a lot of their fans want to help. A suggestion would be to ‘up’ their allocation and increase the ticket price slightly for advanced purchase. We know they’ll sell whatever we allocate to them. Might have a detrimental affect. Imagine if other clubs did that to us?
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Post by bluetankie652 on Jan 30, 2018 16:36:26 GMT
Yes maybe. Selling them in advance may be a good idea though and make sure we give them as many as we can.
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Post by bethnalblue on Jan 30, 2018 17:57:05 GMT
That’s a good idea I think. I’ve got a mate who is a Tranmere fan and says that a lot of their fans want to help. A suggestion would be to ‘up’ their allocation and increase the ticket price slightly for advanced purchase. We know they’ll sell whatever we allocate to them. Might have a detrimental affect. Imagine if other clubs did that to us? Did what to us? Increase prices for advance sales? Whats the "Detrimental affect" to us? How many away games left will we have advance tickets for? Wrexham that would be it.
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Post by gezzer on Jan 30, 2018 18:07:36 GMT
Might have a detrimental affect. Imagine if other clubs did that to us? Did what to us? Increase prices for advance sales? Whats the "Detrimental affect" to us? How many away games left will we have advance tickets for? Wrexham that would be it. Increased the prices because we were playing them Detrimental cos the away fans wouldn't bother because we have raised the price You happy if Wrexham raise there prices to us?
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Post by Malcolm Tucker on Jan 30, 2018 18:09:38 GMT
That’s a good idea I think. I’ve got a mate who is a Tranmere fan and says that a lot of their fans want to help. A suggestion would be to ‘up’ their allocation and increase the ticket price slightly for advanced purchase. We know they’ll sell whatever we allocate to them. Might have a detrimental affect. Imagine if other clubs did that to us? Indeed. Let them help by giving them the maximum allocation we can and having a bucket collection at the game.
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Post by bethnalblue on Jan 30, 2018 19:23:06 GMT
Did what to us? Increase prices for advance sales? Whats the "Detrimental affect" to us? How many away games left will we have advance tickets for? Wrexham that would be it. Increased the prices because we were playing them Detrimental cos the away fans wouldn't bother because we have raised the price You happy if Wrexham raise there prices to us?
Couldnt care less if Wrexham do or not I think I could cope with a couple of quid if it helps us make a few £££s out of the Tranmere game. And Clubs have to charge away fans same as they charge home fans for the equivalent seats/standing so doubt any would But if they did would you really object to paying it? And do you think Tranmere wouldnt sell out if it was say £2 more? Again highly doubt it
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Post by gezzer on Jan 30, 2018 19:29:32 GMT
Glad you've liked your own post because you've totally lost me.
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Post by cfc66 on Jan 30, 2018 21:54:27 GMT
A 'cross bar challenge' at half time..
Sign up pre game at the ticket office, pay £10. If you hit the bar from 40 yards, you get free entry voucher for the next game.
If anything it will give everyone a laugh
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Post by nealseal on Jan 30, 2018 22:01:42 GMT
Player sponsors - at the moment we have one sponser per player for £x
The amount of time it takes to celebrate a goal you could have up to 3 per player read out over the tannoy.
Don't know what current sponsers would make of this, but just an idea.
Thoughts?
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Post by bethnalblue on Jan 30, 2018 22:28:42 GMT
Glad you've liked your own post because you've totally lost me. I suspect its not that hard too......
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Post by whopper1 on Jan 31, 2018 1:17:44 GMT
Take a big blanket round the pitch at ht of the tranmere game so everyone can throw money into it,and make sure mcarthy and mcguire are carrying it.
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