Hi all, Wondering if this is the kind of thing that GNOME could do to (a) keep on the right side of 501(c)3 requirements, (b) more accurately reflect the time and effort we put into the foundation, and (c) help with fundraising: http://www.blueavocado.org/content/tracking-volunteer-time-boost-your-bottom-line-complete-accounting-
The idea is to demonstrate value through volunteer time, as a justification for fundraising. If you need $30,000 to provide $80,000 of worth, then it's an easier sell to potential benefactors. To quote the article: "by portraying their group as a $185,000 nonprofit, the hotline leaders showed the scope of what the organization contributes to the community and the tremendous support it gets. In this context, needing only $45,000 to deliver this many hours of lifesaving support is a real bargain." Just an idea - wondering if others think this would be useful, or just too much hassle. Cheers, Dave. -- Dave Neary GNOME Foundation member [email protected] _______________________________________________ foundation-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-list
