Fundraisers

Fund Raising Ideas

• http://hackerspaces.org/blog/2009/05/18/fundraising-ideas-we-got-them/
• http://www.kickstarter.com/learn-more
• prosper.com, zopa.com
• "deli dollars" http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/delidollar-offers-route-to-business-funding-1071370.html
• swap meet
• The Club Mate Pattern
• Metalab Lessons learned
• bake sale
• classes
• contests
• http://pledgie.com/ http://pledgie.com/campaigns/4801

Membership Dues

• See Membership Fees

Fund Rasing Kick-off Party

• charge admission?
• request donations?
• sell food, drinks?

Selling Beverages

• Energy Drinks?
• Soda?
  • Root Beer?
  • Pepsi / Coke?

Classes

I think what NYCResistor does is charge for the classes, then give half the $ to the teacher and keep half for the org.

List of Early Contributions that ought to be Reimbursed

• $1150 safety deposit (hasn't actually happened yet)
• $50 to open bank account
• $125 to incorporate