Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Funding and Organizational Model for Coho US

[Alice Alexander (alicecohous]

Thanks for the support Jerry!
Arthur I did not receive your email, but very happy you ask. I sent a
"community connection" out (in early May) to each community rep, that
included an explanation as to how our operational budget is spent. I've cut
and pasted that portion below.

Jerry is correct, the biggest expense is salaries/contract work, with me
being paid for 1/2 time, although I am (happily) working full time. We
cannot begin to pay Catya a market rate for her website and other technical
support; we all appreciate her "labor of love." Finally, we have a 10 hour
per month bookeepper who is also not paid at market rate.

See below.
Alice Alexander, Coho/US Executive Director

Why Support Coho/US?

   - You want to inspire the growth of cohousing;
   - You believe cohousing is an innovative answer to social and
   environmental challenges;
   - You appreciate Coho/US as a connector to resources, conferences, and
   new members

*What does your gift support?*

Coho/US 2015 Operational budget of $62,444 funds our:

   -

   Small but dedicated part-time staff;
   -

   Hosting www.cohousing.org website;
   -

   Resources for creating and living in cohousing;
   -

   Planning for Regional and National Conferences;
   -

   Educating and attracting the public to cohousing;
   -

   Advocacy for cohousing-friendly environment; and
   -

   Special initiatives, such as a Loan Program and Affordability models

Coho/US succeeds through financial gifts from individuals and cohousing
communities.

On Sat, Jun 13, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Jerry McIntire <jerry.mcintire [at] gmail.com>
wrote:

>
> I would be surprised if the National Conference paid for itself once the
> advertising and other preparations are accounted for. Without the sponsors
> I don't think it would be possible.
>
> I imagine the largest piece of the $62K pie goes to salaries, and that they
> aren't very big pieces of pie for those employed by CoHo US. The hours that
> Alice, Catya, and others spend are much more than the volunteers do, I
> imagine. If Catya is strictly a volunteer, WOW!
>
> Jerry
>
> Jerry McIntire
> Stone's Throw Ecovillage, in the heart of Wisconsin's beautiful Driftless
> region
> http://stonesthrowcommunity.wordpress.com/
> 1-608-637-6620
>
>
>
> > The discussion over supporting the cohousing association seems to be
> > lacking one element that could help with support. That elelment is what
> > does the current expenditures of $62,444 cover. What are the funds being
> > spent on? And, yes, there are many who contribute time and energy. Bless
> > them!
> > And, if actual dollars are needed, what are they spent on and what do
> they
> > accomplish. Could you help here Alice?
> > Arthur Rashap
> > Emerson Co-housing, Crozet Virginia.
> >
> > --
> > Arthur W. Rashap
> >
> >
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Alice Alexander
Executive Director
www.cohousing.org <http://www.cohous.org>
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