I already gave yesterday, but I agree if we knew the costs, we could see where everyone is at and then add accordingly... I would be willing to pump in more money, if I knew where we stood!
Paul Giesenhagen QuillDesign > Personally, I think that people would be more willing to donate if there was some kind of indication as to the toal amount needed > (itemized) and an indicator of the amount donated. Having some kind of meter would be helpful. Something like: > > $10,000 ------ Our goal > | > | > $7500 > | > | > $5000 > | > ------ $3500 Donated so far > | > $2500 > | > | > -- > > Also, a list of the top 10 or so contributors would be good. > > This way, potential donors could get an idea about what the goal is, how much is needed for the goal and the current status. The > top contributors list would be a good way to thank the people that donated the most. > > Regards, > > Howie > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lee Fuller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "CF-Talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 12:14 PM > Subject: RE: [admin] List status - A CHALLENGE > > > > Ok.. Putting on my "board of directors" hat... > > > > So, if I read things properly, we're (at best) about 3700, and at worst > > (if you figure 1/2 are simply not active) 900. > > > > To be conservative, we're looking at 3/4 of the actual subscriber base > > (not NNTP) as "potential donors". That makes it about 1400. > > > > After all is said and done, you'll need more than $5000, even with the > > wonderful generosity of some who are donating systems (thanks guys!!). > > I'm guessing more like $6500. > > > > Simple math says... > > > > 6500 / 1400 = $4.64 per subscriber. > > > > Reality is, that's a "perfect world" scenario. But it also shows that > > it's not a huge issue to overcome. > > > > So, I will offer a challenge to all of whom are able to do so. Donate > > $200 to the fund to build up this list. If you cannot donate $200, then > > donate whatever you can. However, if we cut the number above in 1/2, > > it's about $10 each. If you cut it into 1/4, it's about $20. So, I'm > > willing to pay for 40 of the 1400... Anyone else? > > > > Let's move this forward quickly, and support the person/entity that has > > tirelessly supported us. He deserves it. > > > > Check's on the way Michael, payable to you. > > > > > > Lee Fuller > > Chief Technical Officer > > PrimeDNA / AAA Web Hosting Corporations > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ Get the mailserver that powers this list at http://www.coolfusion.com FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
