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** highlight some of the things we would like funding for (hardware, tools, rent) | ** highlight some of the things we would like funding for (hardware, tools, rent) | ||
** provide a simple way to donate larger amounts of money, with some kind of public recognition if warranted/wanted | ** provide a simple way to donate larger amounts of money, with some kind of public recognition if warranted/wanted | ||
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| + | ==Publicise projects== | ||
| + | It is quite likely that those of us working on projects are documenting or bloging about them - sometimes on the LHS wiki. We could make an effort to publicise projects that are likely to be of interest to wider Maker/Hacker type audiences and make a clear connection to the LHS. | ||
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| + | We could then ask for support of said project and others by making an online donation to the LHS. | ||
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| + | This would obviously have to be done with the project owners consent. | ||
Revision as of 11:42, 14 July 2010
Please use this page to organise the various revenue streams for the space, and to suggest new ways of fundraising.
Existing Membership
Raise suggested amount to £40, but make it very clear that you should only pay what you can afford.
Membership Drive
What ways now we have a new space can we sell the benefits of membership to prospective members? Can some one make a flyer to hand out?
- have a space-warming-party
- make sure to invite lots of loosely-related mailing lists/interest groups
- make sure to mention the need for regular donations on invitation & during event
Increase Small Donations
- "day pass": donation box at the door with a recommended minimum of e.g. £5 - would this replace the 'bring a guest' benefit of membership? Would this work if someone with out a key turns up to get a day pass?--Solexious 11:38, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
- sell LHS stickers for £3 a piece, call it a small donation (don't call it an expensive sticker)
Workshops
Soldering workshop, either pay to attend, or charge for kits to solder, i.e. tv-be-gones or trippyRGB LEDs
Services
(Provided we have the tools.)
- e.g. laser etchings
- 3d printings
For sale items
Have arduinos etc available to buy at a slight mark-up, this would be useful to sell at public nights.
Fundraiser Events
- identify people with lots of disposable cash and an interest in technology (e.g. former-bankers-turned-philanthropists, successful startup founders, )
- hold an event where we:
- present the history of the space and hackspaces in general
- present some of the ongoing projects
- highlight what this space means for the local tech scene (esp in terms of teaching/socialising for younger people)
- highlight some of the things we would like funding for (hardware, tools, rent)
- provide a simple way to donate larger amounts of money, with some kind of public recognition if warranted/wanted
Publicise projects
It is quite likely that those of us working on projects are documenting or bloging about them - sometimes on the LHS wiki. We could make an effort to publicise projects that are likely to be of interest to wider Maker/Hacker type audiences and make a clear connection to the LHS.
We could then ask for support of said project and others by making an online donation to the LHS.
This would obviously have to be done with the project owners consent.