[Makerspace-keymembers] Fundraising Letter

Fri Aug 1 14:15:23 EDT 2014

If you change me to an editor I'll move this to our business docs.  All
keymembers have access to that folder.

On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 12:45 PM, elizaBeth Simpson <elizacorps at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I'm fine with sending this (pending Jeff's review)
>
> Also, my (ignorant, bc I don't know what list we're sending it to) guess
> is that we have a much bigger pool of people to send it to than we're
> currently using, so we should keep track of who it goes to, brainstorm a
> bigger list, and send it again in a week or so, avoiding duplicates of the
> first send.
>
> Where/who/what is the current contact list?
>
> For the moment, here is a document to brainstorm outreach...
>
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13Kn1vZiJmZt4CJIJpeYHfPax31d-4kUAZ8YlTr87K9s/edit#gid=0
>
> FYI It's currently set to 'anyone with the link can view.' We should
> change that, but I didn't know who to share it with, specifically.
>
> Thanks!
> -ezB
>
>
> elizaBeth
>
> 217-979-2820 cell
>
> The bad news is you're falling through the air, nothing to hang on to, no
> parachute. The good news is, there's no ground. - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
>
> learn about my latest creative initiative:
> Art from the Streets!
> www.ucpeopleshistory.org
>
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 9:24 AM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Do you guys want to sending/posting this today?
>>
>> Subject line: Makerspace has made it possible!
>>
>> "It may sound weird, but I am so excited that it's easier to give
>> Makerspace Urbana money. Whether I go or not, I'm so glad they exist... I
>> want to make sure they stick around!"
>> - elizaBeth Simpson, Organizational Consultant
>>
>> Makerspace is proud to announce that we now accept donations online as
>> well as in the space!
>>
>> If you are excited to make a one time or recurring contribution to help
>> us keep offering creative space and support to the community go here:
>> http://makerspaceurbana.org/donate
>>
>> 3-D printing, knitting, soldering, pewter-casting, sewing, programming,
>> whatever you want to make... come join us!
>>
>> Open Hours:
>> Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7-9pm
>> Saturdays 11am-1pm
>> Where: Lower level of the IMC, 202 S. Broadway, Urbana (enter through the
>> south door)
>>
>> "Makerspace Urbana has greatly increased my confidence in making and
>> fixing all kinds of things.  Before joining the Makerspace I had never
>> soldered. Now I help lead soldering workshops."
>> - Emily Knox, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science
>>
>> What is Makerspace?
>> http://makerspaceurbana.org/about-mu
>>
>> Interested in becoming a keyholding member.  More information is
>> available here: http://makerspaceurbana.org/about-mu/membership/
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 1:31 PM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I think this is idea but I don't have tenure yet!
>>>
>>> Emily Knox, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science
>>>
>>> I'm fairly certain we can do prettiness through google/chambana.net--not
>>> sure though.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 1:22 PM, elizaBeth Simpson <elizacorps at gmail.com
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi folks-
>>>>
>>>> Linking the contribution to as specific and as personal an outcome as
>>>> possible is key in general, BUT!!!
>>>>
>>>> It's really important not to 'burn' the base and lose the opportunity
>>>> to get a return on a larger ask. And, if we're really trying to get money,
>>>> there are a few other things to do before we say "gimme."
>>>>
>>>> Last night, Jeff, Gergana, and I were talking, and seemed to come to
>>>> the idea that:
>>>> - we should throw together an FR committee (maybe is the same as the
>>>> expansion committee for the moment, then break off into two groups?) The
>>>> first step is just to brainstorm all potential contacts/contributors and
>>>> put their emails all in a list (this include the peeps on FB, and peeps not
>>>> in town.) The second is to get mailchimp or something similar so that the
>>>> message can look classy and have photos. I think they let you have up to
>>>> 1000 for free. CiviCRM is opensource and cool and all, but I don't know how
>>>> to use it.
>>>>
>>>> - right now, don't make a full fundraising ask, but just an
>>>> announcement giving folks the info that the online options are up and it's
>>>> easier than ever to be a contributor. (see draft below)
>>>>
>>>> - Then, we'd work on a real deal FR plan, and have a big ask (like
>>>> Emily's great draft) in a few months (November post-thanksgiving is ideal,
>>>> maybe through March) to drum up loads of cash for the new space.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Here's the draft:
>>>>
>>>> Subject line: Makerspace has made it possible!
>>>>
>>>> "It may sound weird, but I am so excited that it's easier to give
>>>> Makerspace Urbana money. Whether I go or not, I'm so glad they exist... I
>>>> want to make sure they stick around!"
>>>> - elizaBeth Simpson, Organizational Consultant
>>>>
>>>> Makerspace is proud to announce that it now accepts donations online as
>>>> well as in the space!
>>>>
>>>> If you are excited to make a recurring contribution to help us keep
>>>> offering creative space and support to the community (or you want to become
>>>> a member) go here:
>>>> https://makerspaceurbana.org/autopay
>>>>
>>>> If you simply want to make the point that you're also glad we exist, go
>>>> here:
>>>> https://makerspaceurbana.org/donate
>>>>
>>>> 3-D printing, knitting, soldering, pewter-casting, sewing, programming,
>>>> whatever you want to make... come join us!
>>>>
>>>> Open Hours:
>>>> Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7-9pm
>>>> Saturdays 11am-1pm
>>>> Where: Lower level of the IMC, 202 S. Broadway, Urbana (enter through
>>>> the south door)
>>>>
>>>> "Makerspace Urbana has greatly increased my confidence in making and
>>>> fixing all kinds of things.  Before joining the Makerspace I had never
>>>> soldered. Now I help lead soldering workshops."
>>>> - Emily Knox, Associate Professor of Library Science
>>>>
>>>> What is Makerspace?
>>>>
>>>> http://makerspaceurbana.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Makerspace-Urbana-AGORA.pdf
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Fundraising Letter
>>>>
>>>> Dear Makerspace Supporter,
>>>>
>>>> Since our founding in 2009, Makerspace Urbana, a working group of the
>>>> Independent Media Center, has worked hard to fulfill its mission to provide
>>>> an open community lab where people of diverse backgrounds can learn, teach,
>>>> tinker, collaborate, share, innovate, socialize, and create.
>>>>
>>>> Every year, Makerspace Urbana hosts workshops and collaborates with
>>>> community groups. For example, our 2013 “Summer Make-a-tion” workshops
>>>> series included activities such as sewing, robotics, pewter casting, hack
>>>> your home router, beer-making, and soldering is easy. We've had
>>>> collaborative programming with Living Letter Press, Innovation LLC, Unit
>>>> One, Urbana Free Library, and the “Outta the mouths of babes” summer youth
>>>> radio project.
>>>>
>>>> In April of 2011, we hosted the first annual UC Mini Maker Faire, which
>>>> featured maker booths, performances, and demonstrations by 13 area makers
>>>> and was attended by 150 community members. In 2012, the 2nd annual
>>>> Urbana-Champaign Mini-Maker Faire was attended by over 400 people.  The 3
>>>> rd annual UC Mini Maker Faire in 2013 attendance increased by 50% to
>>>> over 600 people.  We will host the newly named Heartland Maker Fest this
>>>> October.
>>>>
>>>> This year we plan to host another Summer Make-a-tion, buy some more
>>>> tools, and expand our open hours.  In order to do this, we need
>>>> contributions from you, our loyal supporters.   You can donate using a
>>>> credit card here <http://www.makerspaceurbana.org/donte> or put a cash
>>>> donation in the donation jar or use our Square reader in the space. If you
>>>> are able, consider becoming a sustaining supporter and donating $5, $10,
>>>> $20, or more per month via this link. Any amount is appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you and keep on making!
>>>>
>>>> Members of Makerspace Urbana
>>>>
>>>> P.S.  If you are interested in becoming a key-holding member of the
>>>> space with 24/7 access, stop by our general membership meeting on the last
>>>> Sunday of the month.  Dues are $25/month plus $50 per year to be a member
>>>> of the IMC.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> elizaBeth
>>>>
>>>> 217-979-2820 cell
>>>>
>>>> The bad news is you're falling through the air, nothing to hang on to,
>>>> no parachute. The good news is, there's no ground. - Chogyam Trungpa
>>>> Rinpoche
>>>>
>>>> learn about my latest creative initiative:
>>>> Art from the Streets!
>>>> www.ucpeopleshistory.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 5:13 PM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> So there are a couple of things going on.  Primarily we want to see
>>>>> what our base monthly sustaining income might be in order to possibly move
>>>>> to a larger space.
>>>>>
>>>>> For the letter we might talk about the following:
>>>>> 1. Making Summer Make-a-Tion free for all attendees
>>>>> 2. Buying additional equipment  and supplies (a small milling machine,
>>>>> serger, jewelry making equipment)
>>>>> 3. Supporting Heartland Maker Fest
>>>>> 4. Electric Waste Orchestra stuff?
>>>>>
>>>>> This is the first toe dip into a possible capital campaign. Just to
>>>>> see who our big supporters in the community might be
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 1:39 PM, Elizacorps <elizacorps at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi again,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also, folks respond much better to specific requests than to general
>>>>>> calls, so quick! Drum up specific financial needs... Think: WHY are we
>>>>>> asking for $? What would people want to make happen?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> EzB
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Be kind to yourself
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jul 28, 2014, at 9:03, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Now that we have Stripe (thanks, Jeff!) we can send out a general
>>>>>> donation request to our supporters.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here's a draft letter:
>>>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pyKM_ISaG5dQF6qculJH6BLNW7E9bV5ImopY-kNa6Lw/edit?usp=sharing
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Please let me know what you think.   Any and all comments are welcome.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We'll send this to our announcement list, post to our FB page, and
>>>>>> tweet it out.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Emily
>>>>>>
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>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
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