Crowdfunding Platform
This is to discuss setting up and using a crowdfunding platform to pay for the running and development of CoTech.
Proposal here: https://www.loomio.org/p/JdEslGIM/cotech-members-should-be-able-to-propose-and-crowdfund-projects-
Poll Created Tue 28 Nov 2017 6:31PM
CoTech members should be able to propose and crowdfund projects. Closed Wed 29 Nov 2017 6:03PM
There have been no critical concerns, so the CoBudget instance will be set up and used according to the guidelines set out here.
This is to cover mainly one-time costs, e.g.:
- The bar tab at Wortley Hall;
- A package of improvements for the CoTech website;
- Hiring a network coordinator for three months.
But could also cover running costs, e.g.:
- Hosting the CoTech website for a year.
The proposal is as follows:
- Projects can be proposed by any co-op, even if the are unable to contribute funds.
- Proposals have a kickstarter model of funding, so happen if they are fully funded and do not happen otherwise.
- Proposals can be blocked by two vetoes. The number "two" was chosen because if a co-op has a good reason for their veto, they should be able to convince another co-op to join them (in vetoing the proposal).
- Proposals must state how they would benefit CoTech and should be collaborative when possible.
- Proposals must be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, Time bound).
- There is no central account or escrow – money is paid directly to the beneficiaries.
- Proposals specify when payment should be made (e.g. before work begins, on completion of work, in stages, etc).
- In case of conflict: parties should agree on a third party mediator. If no third party can be agreed upon, then the CoTech network must propose and choose this mediator.
- We will use an open-source crowdfunding platform.
Results
Results | Option | % of points | Voters | |
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Agree | 100.0% | 8 | |
Abstain | 0.0% | 0 | ||
Disagree | 0.0% | 0 | ||
Block | 0.0% | 0 | ||
Undecided | 0% | 103 |
8 of 111 people have participated (7%)
Bradley Reeder
Tue 28 Nov 2017 6:56PM
Sounds good. The reasoning for 2 blocking votes seems sensible and could be picked up by the team formulating our general decision-making process.
Sion Whellens (Principle Six/Calverts) Sat 2 Dec 2017 2:54PM
V kind Roy! I put in £50 from Principle six too ...
Aptivate Cooperators Thu 30 Nov 2017 1:02AM
Hmmm, the proposal was closed? Was this because it was accepted at Wortley Hall or? I agree with it and think it's a good proposal btw.
Roy Brooks · Wed 29 Nov 2017 3:42PM
On which, .. with only Sion representing, GS would like to put a token £50 towards the bar tab for this year