The latest in our series of articles looking at how sports clubs are managing in the current climate looks at a new online version of an of an old fundraising favourite that was launched in Dublin yesterday.
RunLastMan.com, is a new Irish website allowing clubs and charities to raise funds through last man standing competitions. It was launched by Dublin footballer Alan Brogan and has already got 20 competitions up and running across a number of different clubs around the capital.
Last man standing competitions, where entrants pick a different team to win each week until only one person is left and declared the winner, are a primary fundraising tool for many clubs and charities around the country.
This online version saves much of the time and effort that would normally go into managing the events and can be set up to handle money and update online in less than five minutes.
Brogan, who launched the site at his home club, St Oliver Plunkett’s, said “I’m delighted to be involved at the launch of RunLastMan.com. The website is incredibly simple and easy to use, costs clubs nothing to register and is completely risk free. It will be a very effective way of raising much needed funds.”
The RunLastMan.com website is fully mobile optimised and has been live since September, with over twenty fundraisers already in play and registered charities and clubs having so far raised thousands of euros.
In addition to running competitions through Premier League fixtures, users also have the option of selecting Rabodirect PRO 12 rugby games and GAA National League matches, which begin next February. This brings a multi sport and an Irish tilt to the idea that is sure to be popular among clubs.
“With RunLastMan.com we wanted to create a service that gives clubs and charities a simple and effective tool to raise money,” said Dan Holden, co-founder and CEO of the company. “Last man standing competitions are a very popular way of fundraising and the site guarantees the stress and time of managing one is taken away from the person who sets it up.”
Graham Carrick, Director of RunLastMan.com, explains “Half the pot goes to the winner and the other half goes to the club or charity,” added Graham Carrick a Director of the company. “We’ve had a superb response from the registered clubs and charities so far and we’re happy to aid them raise funding in an easy way.”
The business has the possibility to expand internationally once it has successfully established itself in Ireland and the ability top tailor for local markets and sports will certainly add to the appeal.
Sport for Business is a membership organisation. We help sport reach out to business, and business to engage the power of sport in its management, marketing and values. We publish a free daily news digest on the commercial world of Irish sport, we bring together smart minds in round table and larger formats, and we create initiatives among our members that make a difference. Contact us today to see how you can be a part of what we can achieve together.
