[Theforum] give at evolt.org

[Hugh Blair]

> -----Original Message-----
> On Behalf Of Marlene Bruce
>
> 1. Set up an address for give at evolt.org. I would be a recipient of
> that address and we need one other recipient (for accountability and
> back-up). Who should that be? I had suggested Elfur previously, but I
> don't really have a strong opinion one way or another.

+1

> 2. Create a "Give to evolt.org" page on our site. Should it be under
> Community News or the FAQ category, or somewhere else? I've tweaked
> the text at: http://freezope2.nipltd.net/acorn/evolt/HowToDonate. I
> think the only thing it needs now is our P.O. Box address.

+1  -> Under FAQ, but linked-to from all over

> 3. Get a P.O. Box. Since my nearest post office has a month-long
> waiting list, I'll go to another one and get us an address there.

+1  -> how about Mail Boxes Etc., or someone like them? I have one
       for some business mail and my address looks like:
       "123 Hawthorne Road #2543" (You can't use "Suite")
       http://www.mbe.com/

> 4. On all sections of the site add a "Help support evolt.org" link in
> the side-bar (above the fold) pointing to the above page.
> Alternatively it could go under the "Browsers | Lists | Tips ...."
> links, or in the black span next to the drop-down menu. Any
> preferences as to placement?

+1  -> above the fold in the sidebar

> In the meantime I'll see about setting up a sub-account at my credit
> union to hold just the evolt.org money.

All this sounds great. It's good to see some issue being resolved.

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    Hugh