Fundraising Ideas - Revision history

BryceHarrington: /* Art auctions / sales */

2019-05-01T00:30:18Z

Art auctions / sales

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	Ask artists to provide their work to the project, either as a full donation, or a split of the proceeds. Then auction signed prints or originals, and offer direct purchase of unsigned prints.		Ask artists to provide their work to the project, either as a full donation, or a split of the proceeds. Then auction signed prints or originals, and offer direct purchase of unsigned prints.

			Perhaps the artist can decide the % to direct to specific Inkscape feature(s) of their choice.

	== Printed version of manual ==		== Printed version of manual ==

BryceHarrington at 00:29, 1 May 2019

2019-05-01T00:29:07Z

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	* T-Shirts, Hats, Mugs, Buttons, Stickers, Hoodies, Polos, etc.		* T-Shirts, Hats, Mugs, Buttons, Stickers, Hoodies, Polos, etc.
	** cafepress.com		** cafepress.com
			** teespring.com

	* High quality clothing.		* High quality clothing.

BryceHarrington at 21:59, 29 April 2019

2019-04-29T21:59:07Z

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	+ Drawing tips and tricks		+ Drawing tips and tricks
	+ Stickers		+ Stickers

			* Certifications / online classes

			* Windows store as option for paid download.

	More ideas:		More ideas:
	* http://www.nonprofitalliance.org/system/res/25/original/Board_Member_Packet.pdf		* http://www.nonprofitalliance.org/system/res/25/original/Board_Member_Packet.pdf
	* http://www.ianbicking.org/blog/2019/03/open-source-doesnt-make-money-by-design.html		* http://www.ianbicking.org/blog/2019/03/open-source-doesnt-make-money-by-design.html

BryceHarrington: /* Digital */

2019-04-23T01:54:23Z

Digital

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	In App Stores, instead of providing the built software entirely for free, provide it for a Suggested Donation.		In App Stores, instead of providing the built software entirely for free, provide it for a Suggested Donation.

	Homebrew ~~"Suggested Donation" with download~~		* Homebrew
	+ Target all the funds to Mac support		+ Target all the funds to Mac support

			* Windows
			+ Target all the funds to Windows support

			* Steam Store

	In cases where the store does not provide a "Suggested Donation" option, consider listing it for a fee but emphasize that the same packages are also available from inkscape.org for no charge.		In cases where the store does not provide a "Suggested Donation" option, consider listing it for a fee but emphasize that the same packages are also available from inkscape.org for no charge.
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	Simple text ads integrated into the website		Simple text ads integrated into the website

			== Carbon Ads ==

			This is a devel/foss friendly advertising system.

	== Purchased Ads ==		== Purchased Ads ==
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	Alternatively, let the classes be organized and charged for by a 3rd party group, who donates a portion of their revenue to the project, perhaps in exchange for being linked to from the inkscape.org site.		Alternatively, let the classes be organized and charged for by a 3rd party group, who donates a portion of their revenue to the project, perhaps in exchange for being linked to from the inkscape.org site.


	= Services =		= Services =

BryceHarrington: /* Sponsorship */

2019-04-12T20:37:28Z

Sponsorship

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	= Sponsorship =		= Sponsorship =

			* Sponsor cannot receive any substantial benefits in return, else it counts as unrelated business income (i.e. taxed at 15-45%).
			** E.g. if nonprofit promotes a sponsor's products and/or services it counts as advertising. [https://www.aemcpas.com/cpa-firm/news/Sponsorship-Advertising.html]
			** "Per IRS rules, nonprofits can acknowledge sponsors by mentioning or displaying the following: company name, company logo, product lines and contact information (address, phone number, web address)."
			** "Nonprofits are also permitted to mention slogans and value-neutral descriptions of a sponsor’s goods or services in acknowledging their support."
			** "In addition, nonprofits can display or distribute a sponsor’s products to the general public at the sponsored activity or event."
			** No: Coupons, endorsements, or comparison to sponsor's competitors


	== Website General Fund Sponsors ==		== Website General Fund Sponsors ==
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	Funds go directly towards hackfest travel attendance, or attendance at LGM, SCALE, and other conferences. We will display their logo in our booth banners and handout materials.		Funds go directly towards hackfest travel attendance, or attendance at LGM, SCALE, and other conferences. We will display their logo in our booth banners and handout materials.


	= Misc Other Ideas =		= Misc Other Ideas =

BryceHarrington at 15:54, 22 March 2019

2019-03-22T15:54:56Z

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	* Cloud computing nodes		* Cloud computing nodes
	* Build systems (Mac, Windows)		* Build systems (Mac, Windows)


	= Sponsorship =		= Sponsorship =
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	+ Drawing tips and tricks		+ Drawing tips and tricks
	+ Stickers		+ Stickers



	More ideas:		More ideas:
	http://www.nonprofitalliance.org/system/res/25/original/Board_Member_Packet.pdf		* http://www.nonprofitalliance.org/system/res/25/original/Board_Member_Packet.pdf
			* http://www.ianbicking.org/blog/2019/03/open-source-doesnt-make-money-by-design.html

BryceHarrington at 05:35, 13 March 2019

2019-03-13T05:35:01Z

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	This file outlines some thoughts regarding handling of donations and other income for the Inkscape Project.		This file outlines some blue-sky brainstorming thoughts regarding handling of donations and other income for the Inkscape Project.

			Note that these are not vetted ideas - some may not be permissible under our non-profit designation. Others may be permitted but may be controversial (e.g. ads), however we're listing them here as food for thought.

	= Direct Asks =		= Direct Asks =
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	== Ongoing subscriptions ==		== Ongoing subscriptions ==

	Pledge $28 (or whatever) a month, and get two others to do likewise.		Pledge $20 (or whatever) a month, and get two others to do likewise.


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	== Merchandise ==		== Merchandise ==

	* T-Shirts, Hats, Mugs, Buttons, Stickers, etc.		* T-Shirts, Hats, Mugs, Buttons, Stickers, Hoodies, Polos, etc.
	** cafepress.com		** cafepress.com

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	== Printed version of manual ==		== Printed version of manual ==

	* We have already been getting book royalties from Packt		* We have already been getting book royalties from Packt, could expand on that with new books?


	== CD's of Inkscape + Open Clip Art Library ==		== CD's of Inkscape + Open Clip Art Library ==
	~~, provided~~
	Sell for $20, split 50/50 with OCAL		Sell for $20, split 50/50 with OCAL


	= Digital =		= Digital =

			== App Stores ==

			In App Stores, instead of providing the built software entirely for free, provide it for a Suggested Donation.

			Homebrew "Suggested Donation" with download
			+ Target all the funds to Mac support

			In cases where the store does not provide a "Suggested Donation" option, consider listing it for a fee but emphasize that the same packages are also available from inkscape.org for no charge.

	== adsense Ads ==		== adsense Ads ==
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	Teach a seminar on a topic you know: fundraising, drawing, programming, proposal writing, etc. Charge $50-75 suggested donation per person, with a goal of 15 to 20 people. Record a video and provide it online for suggested donation.		Teach a seminar on a topic you know: fundraising, drawing, programming, proposal writing, etc. Charge $50-75 suggested donation per person, with a goal of 15 to 20 people. Record a video and provide it online for suggested donation.


			== Priority User Support ==

			For a recurring fee, we provide prioritized question answering by a seasoned Inkscape pro, up to a fixed number of hours per week.

			== Technical Support ==

			For a recurring fee, we provide access to a developer to help troubleshoot problems and work on selected bugs as directed by the client.


			== Custom Interface Spins ==

			We provide builds of Inkscape with some basic interface customizations, such as simplifying it by removing some unneeded functionality. The result is still covered under the GPL. We provide packaged versions for them to give their users or distribute with their product. For additional fee we also allow them to tweak the branding to some degree. We maintain the spin against current master, for an annual charge.


			== Custom Extensions ==

			We implement extensions customized to their particular service or product, that they can offer from their website, or include in copies of Inkscape they distribute themselves. The extension is covered as GPL, but can be licensed differently for additional fees.

			== Hosting Services ==

			We provide use of our infrastructure services to projects or companies for an arranged fee or sponsorship payment.
			* Mailing lists
			* DNS
			* @<project>.org email aliases
			* Cloud computing nodes
			* Build systems (Mac, Windows)


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	Our regular sponsorship levels, with reward being placement on the sponsors web page.		Our regular sponsorship levels, with reward being placement on the sponsors web page.

			== Event Sponsors ==

	~~== Direct sponsorship of our hackfest events ==~~		Funds go directly towards hackfest travel attendance, or attendance at LGM, SCALE, and other conferences. We will display their logo in our booth banners and handout materials.

	Funds go directly towards hackfest travel ~~attedance~~.


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	+ Stickers		+ Stickers

	* Homebrew "Suggested Donation" with download
	~~+ Target all the funds to Mac support~~


	More ideas:		More ideas:
	http://www.nonprofitalliance.org/system/res/25/original/Board_Member_Packet.pdf		http://www.nonprofitalliance.org/system/res/25/original/Board_Member_Packet.pdf

BryceHarrington at 05:05, 13 March 2019

2019-03-13T05:05:55Z

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BryceHarrington at 22:32, 12 March 2019

2019-03-12T22:32:03Z

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	+ Drawing tips and tricks		+ Drawing tips and tricks
	+ Stickers		+ Stickers

			* Website Revenue
			+ adsense
			+ purchased ads
			+ Affiliate "dofollow" links

			* Homebrew "Suggested Donation" with download
			+ Target all the funds to Mac support


	More ideas:		More ideas:
	http://www.nonprofitalliance.org/system/res/25/original/Board_Member_Packet.pdf		http://www.nonprofitalliance.org/system/res/25/original/Board_Member_Packet.pdf

BryceHarrington at 17:43, 12 March 2019

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	= Misc Other Ideas =		= Misc Other Ideas =

			* Direct sponsorship of our hackfest events

	* Lead or get someone to lead a nature walk, an architectural tour, a		* Lead or get someone to lead a nature walk, an architectural tour, a
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	service clubs, this can be very effective. You can often raise		service clubs, this can be very effective. You can often raise
	$200-$1000 with a simple proposal and oral presentation.		$200-$1000 with a simple proposal and oral presentation.

			* A monthly kid's magazine sold for $20/yr
			+ PDF electronic copy for less?
			+ Coloring pages
			+ Drawing tips and tricks
			+ Stickers


	More ideas:		More ideas:
	http://www.nonprofitalliance.org/system/res/25/original/Board_Member_Packet.pdf		http://www.nonprofitalliance.org/system/res/25/original/Board_Member_Packet.pdf