Should Sponsors ask to be recognized?

[Collmandoman]

I was side tracked by Joe Johnsons comments on being rewarded for donating. It made me think...

Originally Posted by MARC P

If your comments were related to donations in general, I do have to disagree. My team is funded entirely by donations from local companies. It's great when people just handed us the cash with a big smile, but I do feel obligated to provide something in return as a token of good will, or simply as a thank you.

Please READ what I wrote.. and you will notice that I agree with you entirely... not disagree --

Think of it this way- We, like many teams, hold pancake breakfasts as fundraisers. People pay (donate) money to the team, and get pancakes in return. Is it not professional for people to show up to a fundraiser like this and expect to eat pancakes in return for a donation? Some people come because they support our team, while others come because they want a quality Sunday breakfast out of the house. For the latter, does it matter they gave us money with the expectation of getting food? The team still gets the donation, the customer gets a quality breakfast. Isn't it the same for companies giving money with the expectation of some sort of advertising? The team gets the donation, while the company gets the recognition necessary to continue providing funding. I see nothing wrong with that.

This isn't anything like I just mentioned.. These people aren't asking to be reimbursed at the contest.. you are doing service to them.. they should pay you.. or you can take them to jail. The 2 situations aren't anything alike