This is my 600th posting for this blog, which I have maintained for almost 4 years. At this point I am at an impasse. I had some early start-up funding, but for more than 3 years I have maintained this blog by myself and at my own expense. To continue bringing you cutting edge information on critical disaster and recovery activities, I need some staff in order to more efficiently and effectively gather and present content, and also financial support to make needed enhancements.
I would like to be able to do summary analyses of past blogs and synthesize the information by topic. And I would like to build a companion knowledge base of recent information about various aspects of recovery. I need some staff and some help from an information technology guru. Plus, I would like to add more information about business recovery.
Over the past few months I met several subscribers of the blog, who expressed their thanks for the breadth and depth of material that can be found on the blog, while others appreciated all of the recent coverage about Hurricane Sandy. But, in order to continue bringing you this material, the Diva needs your support..
I can think of three options for support:
- have some sponsors or grant donors (do you know of any potential sponsors or donors?);
- make the blog a subscription service, with a modest annual fee; and/or
- rely on voluntary donations.
I ‘d like to hear back from readers to determine your interest, recommendations, and willingness to help.
Note: for those who asked, I will be able to work through an existing 501.C.3 organization.
Offline Email: <claire…at…disasterbookstore.com>
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I would happly pay a subscription or donate.
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I work in Recovery with the South Australian Government and whilst I haven’t checked with my boss (!) my personal opinion would be a subscription fee. Lessons learnt from recovery efforts overseas can benefit planning and preparedness for us.
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I support all three, however voluntary are chancy. I would go with a subscription fee, it is more stable.
Thanks. Good advice.
I love this blog. I can definitely see the value of having a subscription. Do you also have a means for direct donation? A nonprofit tax number would be nice, but I know it is a process.
Had not thought of a non-profit, but good idea. I need enough funding to pay a lawyer to form it, though!
I am working on a direct donation device, probably PayPal. Thanks.
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Claire, an annual subscription would be okay for me. You have valuable insights. Stephen
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Thanks. Details will be up soon.
I would be more than willing to provide a voluntary contribution or a modest subscription fee.
Well worth it for the content!
Thanks. I will be working up some details of how to make contributions this week.
It may take a couple of weeks to see if a “critical mass” of readers want to continue on a paid basis.
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I’m OK with a subscription fee.
Wish I could help with a potential sponsor. If I notice one I’ll let you know.