Funding and Financial Excellence theme Munster Club Conference

© GAA 2 Presentation title in footer Funding Theme Overall Aim:  Aim: To work with commercial partners for the benefit of all members  “In line with national objectives, we will assist our units in maximizing funding opportunities while maintaining the integrity of our games and delivering value to our sponsors, third parties, government and stakeholders”

© GAA 3 Presentation title in footer Key Projects – Provincial and County Level  Developing a three year rolling commercial plan  Examine commercial options for ‘Munster GAA brand’  Developing a spectator satisfaction index  Nominating a resource to work with promoting attendances

© GAA 4 Presentation title in footer Key Projects – Club Level  Rolling out GAA ‘Membership card’ when in place  Roll out of ‘fundraising template’  Provision of advice on increasing attendances at club level

© GAA 5 Presentation title in footer Financial Excellence Theme Overall Aim:  Aim: To build on existing financial excellence  “We will comply with the highest accounting and regulatory standards by having appropriate financial controls in each unit, always getting value for money and protecting our assetts”

© GAA 6 Presentation title in footer Key Projects – Provincial and County Level  Integrating county accounts into the national accounts process  Introduce automation at al major county grounds  Roll out all national finance software packages  All county year ends in line with national year end  Introducing value for money audits  Setting up training programs for county treasurers  Introduce merit based funding

© GAA 7 Presentation title in footer Key Projects – Club Level  Training programs for Club Treasurers  Review of Physical Development Grants  Integration of club accounts with national process

© GAA 8 Presentation title in footer Workshop questions

© GAA 9 Presentation title in footer Workshop Questions  Q: What steps can be taken to improve attendances at club and inter-county games?  Q:

© GAA 10 Presentation title in footer Workshop Questions  Q: What are the main challenges facing clubs in terms of raising finance?  Q: What help and assistance is required from the Munster Council in helping clubs with funding?