Innovative approaches to fundraising for parks & greenspaces MyParkScotland
Innovative approaches to fundraising for parks & greenspacesMyParkScotland
Working with you - MyParkScotlandIan Goodman, MyParkScotland Project Manager
MyParkScotland
3 March 2016
A new way to …
Discover, enjoy and support … parks and greenspaces
• web-based and social media platform
• crowdfunding approach to support local park improvement, projects and activities
• as an independent charity we can use gift-aid to develop longer term sustainability and endowment funds
• one-stop parks information portal and interactive hub – information about parks, events and activities
• MyParkScotland features and how we would like to work with you
What is MyParkScotland?
There are a number of ways for you to work with us at MyParkScotland
• Tell us about project ideas for listing on the site under MyParkProjects to raise funds – we are keen to list projects outwith our current areas
• Help us make sure that park information is up to date
• List Events and Activities in parks – we want to hear what is going on in parks and greenspaces
• Partnership working to develop crowdfund for greenspace concept
Working with you…
• Launching Text Giving this month for current and future projects
• Looking to develop the MyParkScotland App
• Crowdfund themes in all areas
• Bespoke resources for groups in running crowdfunds
MyParkScotland future plans
Proof of concept – people will donate!
…extending beyond Edinburgh & Glasgow
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MyParkScotland is registered Scottish Charity (SC045424) and Company Limited by Guarantee (SC497289)
Innovative approaches to fundraising for parks & greenspacesMyParkScotland