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SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« on: Mar 01, 2013, 09:18 pm »
Hi guys.

The server bill will be due at the end of March. It costs $500 per year to run SMNetwork. We get enough traffic that it exceeds the limits of normal shared hosting. This is minor as hosting costs for popular sites go, but more than I can afford out of pocket. While I do host other sites on the server and can contribute a portion of the costs, I cannot do this alone. Our moderators are all volunteers and I know I spend up to 20 hrs a week of my time to maintain the site.

We held a brief fundraising drive in 2011 and raised enough to cover costs for 2 years. I'm hoping we can do it again. I'd like to get the server funds up to $1000 before the end of the month if possible. $500 will do, although it means we'll have to do this again next year, and I'd rather not be begging you guys for money every year if I can avoid it.

As was the case last year, I can offer those who donate at least $5 the right to run an ad for their charity or production of choice in the news banner for up to 2 weeks. I can also offer you smnetwork.org email addresses if you would like to show off your stage manager cred.

If you would like to donate, please click here for our Donations page to do so via paypal. (This is always accessible through the menu in the top right corner, BTW.)

Thank you so much!

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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #1 on: Mar 01, 2013, 09:27 pm »
A few bucks from each member... you could fund another year or so easily!

I donated! I love SMNetwork!
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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #2 on: Mar 01, 2013, 09:40 pm »
Thank you, Amie!

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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #3 on: Mar 01, 2013, 10:04 pm »
Done! Thanks for reminding us, Kay!
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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #4 on: Mar 01, 2013, 10:37 pm »
I'm pretty sure I didn't donate last year, so $100 on my tab.  I no longer stage manage but this is a critical resource and one I am happy to support.  Thanks for all you do Kay. 
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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #5 on: Mar 01, 2013, 11:22 pm »
done, though I wish it could have been more!

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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #6 on: Mar 02, 2013, 12:19 am »
Donating a little bit of the money I never would have gained if I never had this site!
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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #7 on: Mar 02, 2013, 12:58 am »
Wow, thanks guys! 12 Donations in the first few hours has us 1/3 of the way to our 2 year goal!

If you're confused about how much to donate, or based overseas and need USD conversion rates, here are a few comparison benchmarks for you:

12-pack of mini post-it pads: $8
3" Betterview Binder at Staples: $11
12 pack of decent beer: $14
1 Roll of Nashua 357 Gaff (The good stuff): $18
12 pack of really awesome beer: $24
Kindle version of Stern's "Stage Management, 10th ed" textbook: $35
Hard copy of "Stage Management, 10th ed": $60

If SMNetwork is more useful to you than any of these things, please consider using that as your reference point. :)

Can't donate? Here are some other ways you can help:
1. If you're a student and the site is on your syllabus for a class, mention it in class. Preferably where the instructor can hear you.
2. Talk about the site with your fellow techs. We've been around for 13 years. There's a good chance they've heard of us. You don't have to ask them to donate. Just tell them about us.
3. Re-share the post I just made to the SMNetwork group on Facebook.

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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #8 on: Mar 02, 2013, 08:15 am »
Done!

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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #9 on: Mar 02, 2013, 12:17 pm »
Donated.

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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #10 on: Mar 02, 2013, 01:29 pm »
Donated some for now, promise more later . . .
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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #11 on: Mar 02, 2013, 03:51 pm »
Donated.  Thank you for creating such a fabulous resource and reminding us that what it takes to keep it going!

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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #12 on: Mar 02, 2013, 04:25 pm »
Contribootin. I duz it right!

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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #13 on: Mar 02, 2013, 08:07 pm »
Sigh..I created a Paypal account last time to make a donation...it looks like I am going to have to remember my password.
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Re: SMNetwork fundraising drive 2013
« Reply #14 on: Mar 03, 2013, 02:12 pm »
I hit the tip jar.  How close are we to the goal?
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