[Community] [IMC] Basic Funds

Wed Dec 1 00:11:04 CST 2010

We want people to have what they need to do their jobs.

Usually supplies are taken care of within the working groups - so go to that
group and ask. If something is for the IMC as a whole, anyone working on the
project can ask for gen ops money from the finance group any Thursday at
5:30.

If it is a big purchase, be prepared to have a discussion about it.  I am
working on a financial report and we are just at break even so any new
purchase requires us to cut. Small purchases are easy.

Any time we have asked for donations, they come in - I haven't seen an ask
in a while, but would like to!

Supplies at the IMC regularly walk.  Recently, we went from paying $150/mo
to $300/mo for janitorial supplies until we locked them down - we are not
back to $150/mo.  So requests for office supplies need a secure space (the
finance or AC offices will do).

I suggest Austin and Kristina bring a proposal to finance for fundraising
materials needs.   I am in the finance group and this is the first I have
heard of this need.  Happy to discuss it.

cheers,

- Danielle

Any time we have asked for donations, they come in - I haven't seen an ask
in a while,

On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 11:45 PM, Elizabeth Simpson <elizacorps at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I know people freak, in a very loving, stewardship way, whenever the topic
> of money comes up.
>
> However, the fact that people willing to volunteer time and skillz can't do
> what they are trying to do because of a lack of basic supplies borders on
> absurd.(Kristina is not the only one- we have reularly had this problem with
> all sorts of volunteer groups) We know this. The answer is always "where
> will the money come from?" I would like to respectfully submit that these
> costs be treated the same as lighting and heat (within parameters). e.g.
> essential. We will be stuck in the no money loop until we value outreach and
> fundraising and support it and the people working on it.
>
> One method could be that 10% (or some number) of all incoming donations
> gets earmarked for fundraising/outreach. Another is that this be considered
> part of the basic support that comes from the sustaining funders, who also
> need basic supplies to do their development work.
>
> Meanwhile, if we do an organized shout out for these supplies, I bet we can
> get a bunch. Like when you put out a box for donated canned food... except
> this would be for office supplies.
>
> Finally, one of the reasons folks can't find anything is because the
> supplies don't live in a particular place. Carving out a 'resource spot' (I
> suggest in the production room) where things can be stored will help them
> not walk off via folks simply not knowing where they go and them getting
> lost.
>
> We are a creative bunch, we can do it!
>
> go team,
> elizaBeth
> p.s. I'm all blah blah because I'm in CA. Sorry I can't be directly working
> on this- yay to those who can!
>
>
> learn about my latest project:
> Celebrate Urbana People's History Project
> www.urbanapeopleshistory.wordpress.com
>
> support Change of State Performance Project!
> We work collectively to create engaged performance art which transforms the
> social environment within and beyond the performance.
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/aquatowndonation*
> (please be sure to designate your donation to Change of State Performance
> Project)
>
>
> --- On *Tue, 11/30/10, Kristina Williams <kristinawho at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Kristina Williams <kristinawho at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [IMC] [Imc-bookkeeper] IDEAS? Fundraisers Mtg tmw
> To: "Chris Ritzo" <chris.ritzo at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Elizabeth Simpson" <elizacorps at yahoo.com>,
> community at lists.chambana.net, "Bookkeeperlist" <
> imc-bookkeeper at lists.chambana.net>, imc at ucimc.org
> Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 7:38 PM
>
> Personally I am very, very interested in the materials end of this project,
> creating brochures, business cards, pins, logos, newsletters, the whole
> spiel, not just for the IMC but for print and radio as well.  Unfortunately,
> I've run into the problem of not being able to find materials here at the
> IMC to create the very basics, such as no printer paper, no card stock, no
> staples, no markers, no pencils or pens even.  This has made it very
> difficult to maintain enthusiasm (and grab excited volunteers), as what
> could be a one-two hour project suddenly becomes an all day affair, yet,
> it's something the IMC very much needs.  Am I missing some insider info on a
> secret stash of art project/office supplies?  Is there a budget for outreach
> materials/general office supplies?  Is there an off-site location most
> IMC-ers defer to for making these projects happen?
>
> Just throwing things out there,
> Kristina
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 5:41 PM, Chris Ritzo <chris.ritzo at gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=chris.ritzo@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
>
> Beth, thanks for the reminder about the "backpage". This system is
> currently only accessible to a few folks and we're migrating the content
> from it to the ucimc wiki. I'll help move the Community Connections content
> to the wiki.
>
> -Chris
>
> On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Elizabeth Simpson <elizacorps at yahoo.com<http://mc/compose?to=elizacorps@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> Hi Austin and all,
>
> The key piece that I don't yet see in the plan (which looks great) is
> general outreach (sounds boring, without it you can't do fundraising).
> Really, this is the cornerstone of development, and may be already included
> in your development stuff, but the very basics of developing identity,
> creating infrastucture: verbage, sign in sheets, newsletters, nametags,
> logo, brochures, pins, business cards, and then making contacts: letters to
> the editor, city council presentations, person-to-person- are super key...
> and much of it doesn't cost money to do.
>
> So, first is the brianstorm of 'what is the imc and what does it offer?'
> Which is my suggestion for a starting point/activity:
>
> The IMC has chronically been a victim of its own self-supporting nature-
> people who aren't involved in a particular project don't know about it, and
> almost no one had a good answer for 'what is the imc?". Really, how many
> people are aware of the many groups we fiscally sponsor? Of what the working
> groups do/offer? Of what the working groups are?!? Of the list that Mike L
> brought to the GMM? (Is that list handy, BTW?) Of why it's beneficial to be
> a member?
>
> Community connections started doing this work (some of it was captured on
> our backpage... contact chris r for access)  by brainstorming for each
> group: what do you offer to IMC members? To the community? To other IMC
> groups? What does the IMC offer to you?
>
> I recommend this as a starting place. Once we know who we are and what we
> offer, we can promote that to people who might find it interesting both for
> participation and to gather support. This process is called 'developing
> message' and 'developing audience'. (this 'marketing, and it's not evil
> unless, like Coke, you are trying to coerce/brainwash people into things).
>
> One VERY important piece is that it is vital for people to have a way to
> support the IMC without being members. Not everyone wants to be a member,
> but they might still want to support us- we should allow for this.
>
> Yay IMC!
> elizaBeth
>
>
>
>
>
>
> learn about my latest project:
> Celebrate Urbana People's History Project
> www.urbanapeopleshistory.wordpress.com
>
> support Change of State Performance Project!
> We work collectively to create engaged performance art which transforms the
> social environment within and beyond the performance.
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/aquatowndonation*
> (please be sure to designate your donation to Change of State Performance
> Project)
>
>
> --- On *Tue, 11/30/10, Austin McCann <austinmccann at ucimc.org<http://mc/compose?to=austinmccann@ucimc.org>
> >* wrote:
>
>
> From: Austin McCann <austinmccann at ucimc.org<http://mc/compose?to=austinmccann@ucimc.org>
> >
> Subject: [Imc-bookkeeper] IDEAS? Fundraisers Mtg tmw
> To: "Bookkeeperlist" <imc-bookkeeper at lists.chambana.net<http://mc/compose?to=imc-bookkeeper@lists.chambana.net>
> >
> Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 1:33 PM
>
>
> Hi Finance folks,
>
> I'm going to be hosting the 1st UC-IMC Fundraisers Mtg tomorrow. Here's the
> project info I wrote up:
>
> The Fundraising working group is a collaborative development group aiming
> to support the financial health of the UC-IMC and its constituent working
> groups. This group will work with the Development Adviser and seek support
> from the Finance working group.
>
> Projects:
>
>    - Grants
>       - Learn & teach the grants process to members
>       - Seek out project-specific and general grants for both working
>       groups & UC-IMC
>       - Write grants for working groups & UC-IMC
>    - Development Plans
>       - Brainstorm UC-IMC Development Plan with an eye towards long-term
>       financial stability
>       - Work with individual working groups on development plans
>    - Support other fundraising-related projects (e.g. website
>    redevelopment, communications) as needs arise
>
> What do you think might be some smart 1st meeting activities for tomorrow?
>
> Thanks,
> Austin
>
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