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Location: In the real world | I have to go to the dictionary to see the difference between requesting and asking. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Lovinbarrels - 2016-04-27 2:02 PM I have to go to the dictionary to see the difference between requesting and asking. Requesting your employer to pay for your hobby sounds like you think that they owe you, but asking is more of a nicer way of wanting to be sponsored by your employer.
Same word I reckon, but just sounds nicer, I think.
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Location: In the real world | I understand. I did just look up the definitions, and although they are pretty much the same, I see where you are going with that. |
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| A request is more mandatory
Asking is optional
I work for a school district. If the principal calls and requests a student be sent to his office, I best better do it. If he ASKS if I am willing to send the student its my choice..
My only concern about asking your specific employer is conflict of interest. I might offer to do product promotion as part of my job, not an outside sponsorship maybe. Lets say I was employed by Professionals Choice and My job is to sell promote, whatever their products. Instead of asking for sponsorship maybe ask for " Additional overtime hours" by working a booth at the races etc as part of your JOB. THen use that additional cash for your own personal barrel racing expenses.
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Location: In the real world | It's a large company. Animal Health is a different division with a different budget. My job is not in sales. But, I appreciate your thoughtful response. And that is something I didn't think about. That could complicate things. |
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Location: NE Texas | Does your company sell to the end consumer or do they sell to retailers? What you are proposing to them sounds more along the lines of a sales/PR position moreso than a sponsorship, which is ok, and something you should be compensated for if it's something they wanted to pursue.
Given that you have been there for sometime, I think an email is ok if sent to the people in charge of advertising/sales/PR department to find out if this type of marketing is something they are interested in. They may feel that the investment at those events is already on the top end of the potential return with the barrels, banners, etc. It's all about return on investment.
In regard to sponsorships, I encourage anyone seeking a sponsorship or endorsement from a company to put together a sponsorship request packet. Please include accomplishments, pictures of you competing, and a well written letter to the company you're seeking a sponsorship from, personalized and addressed directly to them, not just a generic form letter. It should be like a resume or cover letter seeking employment, as you will be representing that company, so you would essentially be an employee. I have seen so many emails, facebook messages, etc from people seeking endorsements that have poor grammar, bad punctuation, and are just overall poorly written. Treat it as a resume to get your foot in the door with a potential employer and you'll have much more success in securing sponsorships.
Sorry, OP, this wasn't directed at you, as I know your situation is much different considering you have worked for that company for several years. I just felt like this needed to be said for anyone else considering seeking a sponsorship/endorsement. :)
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Location: In the real world | You know, Herbie, you have a lot of good points. I was pretty much doing what you said regarding the package (by e-mail). I think I will trash the e-mail and provide a professional package with my proposal. Working in a large company, we are so "e-mail minded", we forget that there are other ways to communicate. I think the impact of a printed package will go further. Thank you so much for your positive attitude and suggestions without judgmental opinions.  |
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Location: NE Texas | Lovinbarrels - 2016-04-27 2:46 PM You know, Herbie, you have a lot of good points. I was pretty much doing what you said regarding the package (by e-mail). I think I will trash the e-mail and provide a professional package with my proposal. Working in a large company, we are so "e-mail minded", we forget that there are other ways to communicate. I think the impact of a printed package will go further. Thank you so much for your positive attitude and suggestions without judgmental opinions.
You're very welcome. Hope it works out well for you! I think it's a good opportunity for you to expand yourself within the company, just have to present it the right way.  Keep us posted! |
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| I don't see any problem in asking. If you're benefiting the company as well then that's great! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Lovinbarrels - 2016-04-27 2:12 PM I understand. I did just look up the definitions, and although they are pretty much the same, I see where you are going with that.
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