Posted by Dr. Bob on November 25, 2001, at 21:25:17
In reply to Re: fund drive » Dr. Bob, posted by shelliR on November 25, 2001, at 19:37:44
> I will e-mail you at some point about what I meant about the squares, but yes, the green is an improvement.
OK, one step forward, at least. :-)
> I sincerely can't put any time into this now because I run a business and have to spend 90% of my time working until Christmas.
I understand, no problem, this can wait, don't stress out about it.
> How I understand this, is that you are not paid for this, so you will accept contributions to compensate for this. It sounds to me to say that donations will go straight into your pocketfor your time. Is this true?
No. "Donations are deposited into a University account that I'm allowed to draw upon for Internet work-related expenses." That's one of the limitations of this system. But it still helps, and it would be fine for the fund drive.
But that's part of the idea of a membership fee, it could compensate me for my time, too. I'm more squeezed for time than money...
> Now if you are willing to take money both for the expenses of the site, *and* for your time in the site, I would still present it the second way. I would not even talk about how YOU are not compensated for the work you do in your spare time, I would only say that the site needs money to be able to provide its services and that is why you are asking for donations.
But if extra money goes into my pocket, I'd need to say so, wouldn't I?
> So I guess what I am saying is in my opinion, you need to rewrite the request for donation part in a completely different way.
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> What do you think? I'm a little scared that I know what I mean, but I don't know really how to explain it.That was an important distinction, being reimbursed for expenses vs. being paid for my time. Let me know -- after the holidays --if you have any other questions or suggestions. Thanks for your help!
Bob
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