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Fundraising

2025-06-09T19:14:22Z

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'''Fundraising Guild''' handles fundraising-related tasks such as PR and outreach efforts, and also helps moderate such efforts
done do-ocratically by our members.</span>
* '''Donor Relations:''' Ryan([[User:Pyconaut|Pyconaut]]), [[User:NthMost|NthMost]]
* '''Grants and Events:''' Elle
* '''Maintainers:''' Ryan([[User:Pyconaut|Pyconaut]]), [[User:NthMost|NthMost]], [[User:Lxpk|Lxpk]], [[Elle]]
* '''Channels:''' #fundraising on [[Slack]].
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== Where to find us ==
# #fundraising-wg on the Noisebridge [[Slack]] (by invitation)

== Goals ==
# Recurring donations needs to exceed monthly expenses
# Events and campaigns to raise one-time donations and get people to become recurring donors
# Grow participation along with sustained donations from [[philanthropy]] and [[membership]].
# Secure Noisebridge's future by raising enough to buy a physical building rather than leasing
# Regularly ask for [[Corporate Philanthropists]]

== Current Projects ==
*Door Grant: 10 k grant for the replacement of the front door: Completed in 2025, received 10k!
*Spacebridge Grant: A grant request to Awesome Foundation for a particular guild: Completed in 2025 and received 1k!
*Noisebridge Yard Sale: Sale of surplus in the Sewing Lounge including 2-3 industrial machines

== Past Campaigns ==

=== Raising the Fun ===
Raising the Fun is a campaign which started in August 2018 with a goal to purchase a building before the lease at 2169 Mission ended.

=== Noisebridge Space Program (NBSP;)===
NBSP; was the search for a new building which started in 2016. While not an official fundraising campaign, fundraising was a significant component. This campaign was abandoned when the lease at 2169 was extended till August 2019. In 2024, the project was reborn under new name: Spacebridge. The group held its first launch in the Spring of 2024 with some success. Additional launches are being planned.

Successes from 2024

*Quincenera: The Noisebridge 15th anniversary was celebrated with a bash at the 272 Capp St. location. We learned much and raised some funds.
*2024 Year End Email/announcement: End of year fundraising solicitation: Success!
*QR Code dissemination: Venmo QR Code in every room at 272 Capp by early 12/2024, success!

== Tools ==

[[Press Kit]]

[[Fundraising/Fundraising Copy]] A repository for text which can be used for communication about the fundraising campaign

[[Fundraising/Stories]]
Guidelines to record and create stories for fundraising

[[Little Green Light]]

Donor Directed Funds

== How to Help ==

=== Recruiting ===
Fundraising working group is recruiting members interested in growing Noisebridge's funding resources in a number of areas and in gaining valuable experience in nonprofit development..
# Regular donor relations: ongoing fundraising to increase Patreon donors
# Grants: grant writing opportunities
# Encouraging low dollar events as small fundraisers ($100-400 class events)

== Data ==
Noisebridge has many data sources:
# Stripe
# PayPal
# Direct Deposit
# bitcoin
# ... and other income

Data centralization provides timely important information to the cause.

[https://donate.noisebridge.net donate.noisebridge.net] codebase on [https://github.com/patrickod/noisebridge-donate Github] can be extended to house this functionality.

==History==

*[[Meeting_notes_2018_03_27]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2017_11_11]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2017_11_18]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2017_12_02]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2017_12_09]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2017_12_16]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2018_02_27]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2018_03_06]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2018_03_13]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2018_03_20]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2018_03_27]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2018_04_03]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2018_04_10]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2018_04_17]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2018_04_24]]
*[[New_space_meeting_2018_05_01]]

==Related pages==

*[[Corporate_Philanthropists]]
*[[Fundraising_Copy_-_Curated]]
*[[Fundraising/Case_Statement]]
*[[Fundraising/Raising_the_Fun/Clear_Plan:_Rent]]
*[[Fundraising/Raising_the_Fun/Fundraising_Roadmap]]
*[[Fundraising/Raising_the_Fun/Individual_Donor_Plan]]
*[[Noisebridge_Space_Program]]
*[[Noisebridge_Space_Program/Fundraising_Tasks]]
*[[Noisebridge_Space_Program/Professional_Fundraising_Guidance]]
*[[Notes_on_San_Francisco_Nonprofit_Space_Investment_Fund_meeting]]

* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JtjEvI6LkT0ZI19SI5S3mWnn4aZ4JBEgkjyzzF5YI4o/edit#gid=0 Space walk spread sheet] — documenting possible locations

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Current Consensus Items

2025-03-28T07:28:16Z

73.202.95.43: struck original and added a new proposed item

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* Use the [[Draft Consensus Items]] page if your consensus item is still drafty, in need of much revision, or not something that you think people already can more or less agree with, rather than this page. This page is intended for discussion.
* [[Consensus_Items_History|Consensus Items History]] is the public record of consensus items that have been decided on in the past. Please move the records from the "Current" page to the "History" page once they've been approved/blocked.

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| Date First Discussed [[XX Month, Year]]
| Proposed By [[User:User|User]]
| Informal Summary Title
| Body of Motion
| Author of this Record [[User:User|User]]

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| September 5th, 2023
| proposed by [[User:Mcint|Loren]]
| 2 member block -- for only freeform motions -- temporary 3 month effect, renew
| Renewing May 23rd, 2023 Consensus Item
REVIEW AGAIN on Feb 18, 2025

Updating blocking requirement for big C consensus items from 1 to 2 people. Currently in order to block a big C consensus Item, we need only 1 member to block. Would like to update this number to 2 members. Perhaps the 1 member to block made sense when the community was tiny. It doesn't make sense anymore in our much larger community. If you cant convince anyone else to block with you, then maybe you just have bad ideas. The community should not have to make changes only folks with bad ideas think are good.

This change would be provisional for 3 months [from May 23, 2023]. Also would only apply for member proposed consensus items, non-member proposed consensus items would still be block able by a single member. Also only 1 member would be required to block new membership. Also if any one member would like to block, but cannot because they are alone, they can request a 1 week hold to defer decision for an additional 3rd week.
|Author of this record: [[User:Mwillson|Mark]]
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|Some time in December
|Proposed by Elle
|<s>Guild's</s> Noisebridge Right to Refuse
|To make abundantly clear that donations to Noisebridge are welcome but subject to acceptance.
It is un-excellent to dump or force donations upon Noisebridge. Acceptance of donations is by consensus, in that, members may accept a donation on behalf of the organization unless another member objects. In which case, small c consensus must be reached before an item is accepted. Large items (24 x 24 x 30 or items requiring 10 cubic feet of space or more) and items that may pose a physical danger to those on site must be accepted before being brought to Noisebridge. Unaccepted items, dumped items and items left on Noisebridge premises through any other un-excellent means, may be disposed of by Noisebridge with or without notice to the donor.
<s>To make abundantly clear that the guild that organizes the use of an item, such as sewing for sewing machines and electronics for arduinos, and gaming for game related controllers, can refuse, dispose of or return to donor donations made to them. If the guild determines an item is not safe for Noisebridge, the guild's determination will be given greater weight than the donor or others who do not or are not trained in the use of the item donated.</s>
|Author of this record: Elle
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Category:Meeting Notes

2024-02-02T22:49:44Z

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Juki Maintenance Notes

2024-01-01T00:25:09Z

73.202.95.43: /* Counter Knife */

== Counter Knife ==

* '''Description'''
The Juki 5550-6 has a stationary knife, a moving knife, and a thread guide. If they get dull, you will find that the thread does not cut and a rat's nest can build up in the needle plate. The stationary knife may be resharpened once, but I don't think we have a sharpening stone. Its easiest to replace all three at once. I found our thread guide was broken too. If sewing heavy thread, the knife will only last 3 months. It takes under an hour to replace these parts. Keep the knife area clean by removing the needle plate and using the cleaning brush to remove lint, fuzzy or dirt from the knives. If there is a large amount, use the vacuum. This helps a lot.

Page 7, Section 20 of the manual has a lame description of this part of the machine. Manual: [[Media:Juki-ddl-5550-6.pdf]]

[[Image:undertrimmer.jpg|thumb|right|Thread guide on left, movable knife top, stationary knife bottom.]]

* '''Buying'''
I bought a pack of all three parts for $18 on eBay. They are Strong H brand and may not be as good as Juki brand parts, but so far (after one day) they are better than the dull knives we had. I searched ebay for Juki 5550-6. Its listed as an 'Undertrimmer Knife Set'. Original Juki parts would cost $38+tax and a trip to Apparel City (I couldn't find Juki brand parts online).

* '''Instructions'''
Caution! Unplug the machine!

You need a #3 allen wrench and [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/File:Knifewrench.jpg this 1/4 wrench with a 4.5 flathead bit.] and a can of compressed air. The small flathead screwdriver used for needle changes (in the grey drawer beneath the Juki) is useful too.

Remove needle plate.

Clean the area with the cleaning brush or a vacuum.

Note current adjustment position of the stationary knife... This is how we probably want the new one installed.

Remove stationary knife first, then remove the tiny thread guide screw and remove the thread guide, then loosen the allen screw and slide the moving knife toward you.

The wrench pictured above makes it possible to loosen and tighten these small screws at the tough angle. I found the tools in the dirty shop in the top right drawer. The small wrench was in with the ratchets.

Dab a drop of sewing machine oil on the moving knife with a cotton swab. (I'm not sure if this is needed. It may just attract dirt. Considering the abuse it takes, it's probably a good idea).

Replace all three parts in the reverse order that you removed them. A dab of something sticky (I used solder rosin) on the needle replacement flathead screwdriver can keep the tiny screw captive as you replace it into it's hole.

* '''Last Replaced''' (log replacement date here)
May 1, 2011 - Chris Murphy

== Needle Bar ==

* '''Description'''
The Juki 5550-6 has a polished rod that holds the needle with a set screw. The hole that holds the set screw that holds the needle got stripped and then someone made some improvisations instead of fixing the problem by ordering and replacing the part. That wasn't good because we lost the thread guides in the process.

[[Image:Needle_Bar.JPG|thumb|right|Needle Bar part #22906002]]
[[Image:Needle_Bar_Thread_Guide_Juki_229-20805.jpg‎|thumb|right|Needle Bar Thread Guide part #229-20805 or alternative part number #110-18801]]
[[Image:Needle_Bar_Thread_Guide_Juki_229-06309.jpg|thumb|right|Needle Bar Thread Guide part #229-06309]]

* '''Buying'''
Be sure the new needle bar comes with the set screw as well... or reuse the old one.
Needle Bar, Juki #22906002

* '''Instructions'''
Caution! Unplug the machine!

You need a large-ish phillips screw driver and several medium and small slotted screw drivers. You also need an egg carton or tray to hold the various parts.

Remove the needle, the set screw that holds the needle, and the thread guides (Juki part numbers #229-06309 and #229-20805 or alternative part number #110-18801)

Remove the small rubber cap on the top of the machine. Its about 6mm in diameter.

Unscrew the three phillips head screws that hold the large, black face plate on the left side of the machine. They are the screws around the perimeter.

Once the needle bar mechanism is visible... Inside the faceplate, remove the black plate that covers the upper half of the needle bar. Remove the screw that holds the needle bar to the rotating crank arm mechanism that moves the bar up and down. Use the correct size driver for this last screw, its stiff and can be stripped if you use the incorrect size driver.

The needle bar slides straight up and out of the top of the machine.

Note that the needle bar has score marks several centimeters above the screw holes. They are visible if you enlarge the image on the right. These are for Needle to Bobbin Hook alignment described in page 6, section 18, of the Manual: [[Media:Juki-ddl-5550-6.pdf]]

Insert the new needle bar with the faceted side facing you and the set screw hole facing right of the sewing machine operator.

Tighten the screw on the rotating crank arm mechanism. As noted two steps above, you will have to adjust the Needle to Hook relationship as described in the manual section 18.

Replace the black plate.

Replace the thread guides (Juki part numbers #229-06309 and #110-18801).

Replace the needle (notch facing to the right of the operator).

Replace the set screw that holds the needle.

Replace the big black faceplate on the side of the machine and the three phillips screws that hold it on.

Its probably a good idea to change the sewing machine oil. This can be a very messy process if you overfill it. It will spill on the floor, so don't overfill it! Use new oil because used oil may contain a tiny amount of water which will eventually rust the mechanism.

* '''Last Replaced''' (log replacement date here)
June 21, 2013 - Chris Murphy