Fundraising Ideas

This page lists the ideas we've collected to bootstrap the space and keep the lights burning.

• Startup funding sites and slush fund / bootstrap funding
• Work with eatery to get 10% kick back if we host an event with them
• Kickstarter http://www.kickstarter.com/
  • Guidelines http://www.kickstarter.com/help/guidelines
  • Examples from other Hackerspaces http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/search?page=1&term=hackerspace
• Check with local recruiters/Craigslist for quick projects that can be completed on the weekends (one day computer deployments, odd jobs, etc), payment as a donation
  • This has the bonus benefit of building relationships within the community
• Look into "after school" program and associated public funding
• Sell hobby kits/widgets at local events
• Lan parties