Intro/News
Great news: we have finally set up our donation method (via a Verified Paypal account) and can now start accepting your generous donations!
Since BarCamp is about transparency, we wanted to lay out for you the needs we have, as well as what you will get out of your donations. Remember, any amount is tremendously appreciated, but you do get one extra hug from the organizers for each additional zero in your donation (and other benefits, see below!). :)
Benefits of sponsorship
| Logo display on Barcamp Wiki (Sponsors), Upcoming event and other web press | Logo displays on LCD/TV/Projectors during the event |
| Mentions from event organizers (including community names like whurley and other attendees) | We'd be happy to pimp any schwag that you want to provide to draw further visibility. |
| Outpouring of good will by the BarCamp community (and the eyes and ears of SXSW professionals in attendance) | We're planning for local news coverage that will draw further exposure to the event and sponsors |
The Dillo Truck
| For donations of $500 or more |
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| Your logo/url on a roving billboard truck we call the Dillo Truck! |
| The truck will drive around before and during the event, promoting your business/site/handsome mug! |
Donation sizes and opportunities
Remember, donations of any size and for any purpose are welcomed, but we have the following types of donations sizes available. We also welcome schwag, comic relief, or anything else you want to provide! Also if you have prizes you want to donate, we typically try and encourage folks to do quizzes or giveaways during their sessions (or as time fillers)
Where your donation goes
Where your money goes
As Barcamp is free to the public, all of the basic event costs are borne by our sponsors and donations from campers. This includes things like:
| •Badges | •Stickers |
| •Band ("Soulhat") | •Security (Austin PD) |
| •Food | •A/V Staff |
| •Bar/Drinks | •Art Truck (see benefits) |
How to donate
Donations <$500 will be sent via PayPal to paypal@barcampaustin.org and funds will be distributed by the team. You can choose the resource to donate towards, or if you want to donate in a generic fashion, we'll happily distribute it as needed and let you know how things are allocated.
For donations over $2000, please contact whurley or goody for special arrangements.
| BCA Organizer | Contact method | Role |
| whurley (Will Hurley) | whurley@barcampaustin.org AIM: whurleyvision Gtalk: vision@whurley.com | Evil Genius / Chief Digger |
| goody (Richard Goodwin) | goody@barcampaustin.org Yahoo: richardtgoodwin AIM: dellovision Gtalk:newdiversions at gmail.com. | Tunnel Architect |
Thanks for your time and consideration,
The BarCampAustin 3 team
http://www.barcampaustin.org
