Prizes & sponsors
⏱ 2 min · updated May 22 · by Léa M.
Sponsored prize vs. purchased prize
In short
A "sponsored" prize is linked to a sponsor (shown as "contributed by X" on screen). A "purchased" prize, bought by the association, stays neutral.
1 The concrete difference
🎁 Sponsored prize
- Linked to a sponsor
- Shown as "contributed by X"
- Sponsor logo next to the prize
- Cost for the association: €0
🛒 Purchased prize
- No linked sponsor
- Neutral display (just the prize)
- Counts toward the event's margin
- Cost visible in the recap
2 Why distinguish them
- **Motivate sponsors**: the on-screen "contributed by X" mention motivates them to come back next year.
- **Calculate margin**: the PDF recap shows cost of purchased prizes vs. revenue from cards sold. You know exactly how much your event netted.
- **Association transparency**: show the board where the prizes came from.
Our recommendation
Mix the two: 70% sponsor-contributed prizes (which you go out and find), 30% bought by the association to get a varied selection.
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