[Chapter-delegates] Notification: Individual Donation campaign

[Vahan Hovsepyan]

Hi, All!

Let me just introduce me in a few words-I am a Vice Chair of ISOC IoT SIG
(we are a newbie!), and have quite an extensive experience in fundraising
in Armenia and abroad.

>From my point of view, global efforts, including outreach campaigns, can
help much to bring more resources to ISOC, build strategic cooperation
frameworks and enhance capacities.

At the same time we need to go deeper in this initiative and have a
differentiated approach to different targets. Some people would like to
donate their money to their community, some to the dedicated projects in
their community, some-to the activities abroad, in developing countries,
etc. And some of them can also donate to ISOC in general, giving a right to
ISOC to decide where to direct the money.

However, it would be productive if we have a platform (may be
crowdfunding?), where a a donor can meet his expectations and donate not
only directly to ISOC or a Chapter, but also to the direction, project,
activity, etc.

Also, if we have such a platform, not only money can be raised, but any
other resources (i.e equipment, in kind contributions, etc) can be
mobilized for the successful implementation of the projects) activities.

I would be pleased to make my contribution, if we come to the idea of the
creation of such platform.

Vahan

On Nov 13, 2017 23:11, "Joly MacFie" <joly at punkcast.com> wrote:

> I personally don't have a problem with this. I wish there was more
> outreach from ISOC Global to its membership 1) to compliment what Chapters
> do 2) to keep the membership aware of their dual membership status, and 3)
> to promote engagement generally. I still mourn the loss of the monthly
> global newsletter.
>
> It is my understanding that there is a compelling need for ISOC to broaden
> its donation base, or it's at risk of losing its charity status.
>
> Joly
>
> ISOC-NY
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 1:11 PM, Susannah Gray <susannah.gray at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Todd,
>>
>> Thanks for your mail. I have some concerns about this campaign:
>>
>> - This is the first I've heard of it. Your mail notes that the campaign
>> will start this week already. As you'll be soliciting donations from
>> individual members, were the chapters consulted about this? If so, when?
>>
>> - The San Francisco-Bay Area Chapter members get regular emails asking
>> them to donate to the chapter to support its work. An email coming in from
>> a different entity asking for support for the same reasons/activities is
>> going to cause confusion, may incite accusations of spamming and will
>> interfere with our local fundraising campaign.
>>
>> - In your Q+A document you note ""All donations will support the broad
>> range of Internet Society programs. Things like training for the next
>> generation of Internet leaders, expertise and equipment to build Internet
>> networks in communities that need access, and smart standards and
>> policy-making so the Internet continues to be safe, open, and a means of
>> opportunity for people around the globe.". There's no mention of how the
>> money donated from the individuals that chapters work so hard to recruit
>> will filter down to the chapters themselves.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Susannah
>> —
>> Susannah Gray
>> President
>> San Francisco-Bay Area Internet Society Chapter
>> www.sfbayisoc.org
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 11/11/2017 06:15, Todd M. Tolbert wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Good Day Chapter Leaders,
>>
>>
>>
>> Next week, The Internet Society will launch a donation campaign to our
>> Individual Members. This is the first such campaign in several years. In
>> the past, ISOC has raised money through sustaining memberships of
>> individuals, donations, organization memberships and grants from all around
>> the world. This diversification in our fundraising helps ISOC to maintain
>> its public charity status and combine all of these resources together to
>> support the work for an open, trusted, and global Internet.
>>
>>
>>
>> As you know, Chapters are central to our work. Members are encouraged to
>> engage with their local Chapters, with both time and financial support so
>> that the great work around the world, at the local level, can continue to
>> flourish.  This campaign is a pilot of our ability to meet the needs of
>> members who have asked for a way to complement their advocacy efforts with
>> financial support to ISOC in general.
>>
>>
>>
>> Attached you will find more information on this campaign and answers to
>> several important questions. I recognize that this question and answer
>> document may not answer all questions, but hopefully will provide you with
>> a unified message of the impetus and intentions of this upcoming campaign.
>> As is our custom, we are letting you know that this work is upcoming and we
>> look forward to sharing with you the results of the campaign when it is
>> completed.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you and have a great weekend.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Todd
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Todd M. Tolbert
>> Chief Administrative Officer
>> Internet Society
>> 1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 201
>>
>> Reston, VA 20190
>> E: Tolbert at isoc.org
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>>
>>
>>
>>
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