How to help veganfitness.net

[beforewisdom]

[quote="Lordmuppet"]
Well for the UK I think $5 it is fine given the exchange rate. For the US, maybe also give an option to give $2.5 a month too?

[beforewisdom]

[quote="xrodolfox"]
I just think that IF we do this, it shouldn't be reflected in any special perks or recognition on the board. This was done at another board I used to frequent, I think that the policy of differentiating based on donation didn't do the place any favors on the tension that built up.

[quote="fredrikw"][quote="xrodolfox"]I just think that IF we do this, it shouldn't be reflected in any special perks or recognition on the board.

[baldy]

[quote="beforewisdom"]
I don't pay nearly $50 (U.S.) to host my blog. Does VF have to pay more for the greater traffic it puts on the server?

[fredrikw]

I think donations and activity on the board should be kept separate. Donating to VF is a way to support the community and helping pay for the servers, not a way to buy yourself upgrades. Also, donations should be on a volountary basis, and not something you feel the need to do to be taken seriously or get a specific status.

And as Rodolfo says, since it can become an issue I don't see any reason why we all of a sudden need to add a monetary differentiation system between members.

[xrodolfox]

[quote="fredrikw"]I think donations and activity on the board should be kept separate. Donating to VF is a way to support the community and helping pay for the servers, not a way to buy yourself upgrades. Also, donations should be on a volountary basis, and not something you feel the need to do to be taken seriously or get a specific status.

And as Rodolfo says, since it can become an issue I don't see any reason why we all of a sudden need to add a monetary differentiation system between members.

[Lordmuppet]

[quote="fredrikw"]I think donations and activity on the board should be kept separate. Donating to VF is a way to support the community and helping pay for the servers, not a way to buy yourself upgrades. Also, donations should be on a volountary basis, and not something you feel the need to do to be taken seriously or get a specific status.

And as Rodolfo says, since it can become an issue I don't see any reason why we all of a sudden need to add a monetary differentiation system between members.

[mabli]

Im happy to look for sponsorship or advertising revenues if we want to go that way.

I can also look at getting a grants, I know vegan society offer them, and there's an American charity too, I can look into this today

Im always doing various sponsored walks, I can organise a VF one

[quote="beforewisdom"][quote="Lordmuppet"]
Well for the UK I think $5 it is fine given the exchange rate. For the US, maybe also give an option to give $2.5 a month too?

[beforewisdom]

Is there a link for people who want to specify their own amounts, where the donation isn't automatically recurring and where the type of currency doesn't matter?

[baldy]

[quote="beforewisdom"]Is there a link for people who want to specify their own amounts, where the donation isn't automatically recurring and where the type of currency doesn't matter?

[baldy]

[quote="mabli"]Im happy to look for sponsorship or advertising revenues if we want to go that way.

I can also look at getting a grants, I know vegan society offer them, and there's an American charity too, I can look into this today

Im always doing various sponsored walks, I can organise a VF one

[mabli]

sorry Id not read all the posts typically, just looked now and see you've come up with a solution anyway... doh!!

Yep of course I can work with LM, Im always asking for sponsorship from companies they know me now

Ive got a grant application form from vegan soc anyway somewhere so Ill dig that out too

[tal]

We could/should also put together a blueprint for a festival stall. ie, plan our leaflets, merchandise etc, that can be setup and operated by a few people whenever a vegan fair pops up over the country. Kind of like what Pete does with vbb.org.

It would be good way to spread the word, get new members and possibly make a wee bit of cash to help with funding.

[mabli]

[quote]There are no fixed types of activity that The Vegan Society will or will not support. However, it will normally be expected that applications are for projects that specifically promote veganism. Each application will be considered on its own merits on a case-by-case basis. Applications are encouraged for repeating previously successful activities, such as regular vegan festivals, vegan food fairs, or the publication of successful local vegan guides.