Fashion Camp Fiscal Crisis

[jonathan berger]

Hello Barcampers,

Fashion Camp is coming up this weekend and we're in great shape as far
as speakers, workshops, and attendees are concerned. But we just had a
sponsor pull out at the last minute, and we can't cover our budget.

We're $1000 in the hole. Its incredibly short notice and I've
exhausted all the possible leads I can think of, so I'm hoping someone
on the list will have an idea of what to do or who to call. Any
suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
j

http://fashioncamp.org

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[Matt Cooperrider]

I wish PCamp had some surplus to share, but I just finally hit my numbers after many months.  ITP is at least patient.

Have you thought about soliciting donations from attendees?  Maybe put a chipin widget on your site?  Also, have a tip jar at registration.

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[jonathan berger]

> Have you thought about soliciting donations from attendees? Maybe put a
> chipin widget on your site? Also, have a tip jar at registration.

We've thought about both of these. The on-site tip jar seems like a
no-brainer, and I started setting up a chip-in this morning, but
balked at the last minute. We have ZERO credibility in the fashion
world. I feel like they'll come around after seeing their first
barcamp, but until they have a concrete, positive experience to look
back on, I'm wary of putting up a chip-in with a low low number of
contributions. Am I being over-sensitive?

[Matt Cooperrider]

I can see how credibility is an issue, as you are trailblazing.  Maybe just focus on wowing them at the event, and plan to beg afterwards.  Also, think about a way to make the process seem "fashionable" :)

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[jonathan berger]

> focus on wowing them at the event, and plan to beg afterwards. Also, think
> about a way to make the process seem "fashionable" :)

Maybe we'll suggest a panel called "Fashionable Begging"? ;-)


On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Matt Cooperrider

[Roman F., Esq.]

J, I will be happy to kick in $100.

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[jonathan berger]

Roman, you're a mensch! Thanks so much!

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[Bonnie Sandy]

Thanks Everyone.. The Barcamp spirit...
Wish we can show the world!!
hope to see you this weekend1

On Sep 10, 2:09 am, jonathan berger <jonathanpber...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Roman, you're a mensch! Thanks so much!
>
> On Sep 9, 2009 6:57 PM, "Roman F., Esq." <ro...@thelegalist.com> wrote:
>
> J, I will be happy to kick in $100.
>

> *Roman R. Fichman, Esq.*www.TheLegalist.com