This is a subject we're interested in as well, especially because our space is part of a nonprofit organization.
One idea we have is to have a company sponsor the events in the space - we hold an event 4-5 nights a week for the community. We also batted around having someone's membership sponsored - sort of like an Artist in Residence. Last but not least is what Mathis brought up - having local companies donate equipment - but the question is always what do they get in return? In the case of events, it's easy to say "naming rights". We do have our web hosting donated by a local provider, and for that they get a mention at the bottom of every page of the web site. To one of Scott's questions, we have a kickstarter going for a specific event we are hosting, but as far as I can tell Kickstarter has some rules about what they will approve. You may have to revise your proposal to get it out there if you go through them. What sorts of things have you gotten donated/sponsored? Peace, Ryan Price [email protected] @liberatr 407-484-8528 UrbanReThink.com On Aug 16, 2011, at 11:11 AM, [email protected] wrote: > I'd definitely be interested in knowing more about this. > > We bootstrapped Uncubed, but a friend mentioned a lot of the Phoenix area > Cowork spaces were backed and able to free or less expensive, etc. > > Would be interesting to hear how it's been done. > > John Wilker > Founder, 360|Conferences > twitter: jwilker > johnwilker.com | Ignite Denver| Denwhere | 360|Flex | 360|iDev > > “A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as > something to aim at.” > ~ Bruce Lee > > > On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 8:50 AM, Mathis Young <[email protected]> wrote: > I've had this same question. I know some places have office furniture places > sponsor the space and therefore donate the furniture in the space. > > On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM, Scott <[email protected]> wrote: > Would anybody be willing to share succesful strategies for seeking > sponsorships when opening a new space? I am considering kickstarter > for smaller contributions and working with a fiscal sponsor to entice > larger sponsorships? But beyond good karma, a bit of press and > exposure what offerings have yielded the best results? Thanks so much! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
