myparkscotland - working with you

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

Top Tips for Fundraising

ian.goodman@mypark.scot

MyParkScotland is registered Scottish Charity (SC045424) and Company Limited by Guarantee (SC497289)

Innovative approaches to fundraising for parks & greenspacesMyParkScotland