[Theforum] what to do with donations

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> From: Marlene Bruce <marlene at members.evolt.org>
> >
> >1. Open a post office box so we have a mailing address. I'd like to
> >do this tomorrow or Friday, when I also go to the bank (they're right
> >next to each other). This address could be changed any time theforum
> >(or whatever committee eventually has jurisdiction) decides.

+1

> >2. Create an email address to accept donations (through PayPal or
> >whatever). The email address could be something like
> >donate at evolt.org. I would be the recipient of these emails (and
> >someone else, say Elfur as Secretary?) and would have rights to
> >transfer funds received to a bank account.

+1

> >3. Tomorrow or Friday I could inquire about opening a separate,
> >non-interest bearing checking account on behalf of evolt.org at Wells
> >Fargo (so I don't have personal tax headaches). I'm not sure if there
> >would be a minimum balance required to avoid all fees, or if they
> >would waive fees, but I'll find out. I know this doesn't solve the
> >problem of accountability in all its facets, but it would give us a
> >place to put money until we get the rest ironed out.

+1

> >4. Put a donation link above the fold in the evolt.org side-bar. It's
> >really working against us that one has to search for information on
> >how to donate to evolt.org.

+1

> >5. I've mocked up a new "how to donate" page (based only somewhat on
> >our existing page). You can see it here:
> >http://freezope2.nipltd.net/acorn/evolt/HowToDonate. Please read and
> >comment or change.

+1


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