How can we raise the maximum amount of money possible?

Working as individuals increases the risk of missing the target

Working together increases the likelihood of raising more money

To develop a website that is at the centre of all fundraising activity, which becomes commercially attractive to companies for sponsorship

- It is possible to create a website to promote the entire group

- This will allow us to obtain sponsorship from companies

- It is possible to create a website to promote the entire group - This will allow us to obtain sponsorship from companies - The sponsorship will be in the form of selling advertising space

- It is possible to create a website to promote the entire group - This will allow us to obtain sponsorship from companies - The sponsorship will be in the form of selling advertising space - We will also be able to promote events across the entire group

Harness the power of the internet!

Traditional Approach Focussed Around The Website Just Giving

Sahara Trek Our Approach Will Be To Focus Activity On A Group Website

No previous knowledge of websites is necessary

- The website has already been designed and is being built now

- All Trekkers can have their own pages for promoting their activity

- The website has already been designed and is being built now - All Trekkers can have their own pages for promoting their activity - Contains easy to remember pages, e.g.

- The website has already been designed and is being built now - All Trekkers can have their own pages for promoting their activity - Contains easy to remember pages, e.g. - The site will include public and private areas e.g. a Trekkers forum

Who will want to come to

- Trekkers: to promote events and interact with other Trekkers

- Subscribers: friends, family and colleagues who sponsor Trekkers

- Trekkers: to promote events and interact with other Trekkers - Subscribers: friends, family and colleagues who sponsor Trekkers - Sponsors: Companies who pay to advertise or provide goods to sell

- Trekkers: to promote events and interact with other Trekkers - Subscribers: friends, family and colleagues who sponsor Trekkers - Sponsors: Companies who pay to advertise or provide goods to sell - General Visitors: supporters in the community or media interest

Why will Companies want to pay to Sponsor me?

- Each Trekker will have a page containing a link to Just Giving

- All friends, family and colleagues will be sent to the Trekkers page

- Each Trekker will have a page containing a link to Just Giving - All friends, family and colleagues will be sent to the Trekkers page - Visitors will see ads and will be encouraged to support Sponsors

- Each Trekker will have a page containing a link to Just Giving - All friends, family and colleagues will be sent to the Trekkers page - Visitors will see ads and will be encouraged to support Sponsors - Sponsors will receive 6-8 months advertising on the site

How much can we expect Sponsors to pay?

- Different levels of Sponsorship will be defined within the site

- Bronze: where companies create a Directory listing for £50+

- Different levels of Sponsorship will be defined within the site - Bronze: where companies create a Directory listing for £50+ - Silver: listing plus 6x banner ads on Trekkers page for £150+ each

- Different levels of Sponsorship will be defined within the site - Bronze: where companies create a Directory listing for £50+ - Silver: listing plus 6x banner ads on Trekkers page for £150+ each - Gold: home page banner ads and promotion (by auction)

What else will the website contain or do?

- A group Calendar to promote events to all Subscribers by

- Additional fundraising methods such as Classified Ads or Auctions

- A group Calendar to promote events to all Subscribers by - Additional fundraising methods such as Classified Ads or Auctions - Easy communication for Trekkers using Chat, Messaging and Forums

- A group Calendar to promote events to all Subscribers by - Additional fundraising methods such as Classified Ads or Auctions - Easy communication for Trekkers using Chat, Messaging and Forums - Automation into Social Networks for new posts and comments

When can we get started?

Expecting to have a site developed in the next 2-3 weeks Questions What questions do you have before we launch the site? What level of support would you like during the site launch? Are there any features not mentioned that youd find useful? What views do you have around the levels of sponsorship? Questions can be ed to Action Requested Go to if you are interestedwww.saharatrek.co.uk/trekkersignup Ask friends, family and colleagues to visit and click the button prior to the launchwww.saharatrek.co.uk