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Q4 Funding Project Match
Posted to: Q4 Funding Project by Haney Armstrong (CCAL30) (1784), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:53:47 PST
Edited: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:32:36 PST
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Here's the link to the matchable organizations.
The deadline for listings contributions is Dec. 31. But there are various limits on what contributions will be matched. Check out each funding area workspace for info.
Here's a link to the latest version of the matching plan as of 11-29-06.
Thomas and I are extremely impressed with the quality of the six proposals for the Q4 Funding Project and we recognize the huge amount of work involved. In addition to the collaboration by each set of core team members it was great to see others helping on the proposals including members of other teams. Thank you all.
It makes sense to us to build on this huge investment in a way that encourages further collaboration. We want to provide additional support that can include the three funding areas not selected in the voting process.
To accomplish this we plan to match contributions to non-profits organizations nominated in all of the six funding area proposals that qualfied. While the final decision on exactly how to do this will be ours, we’d like your advice to help us choose the best process.
We assume the process will be similar to our past matching efforts. For reference, here’s a link to the workspace for the earthquake relief match.
This question comes to mind first - "Should we match contributions to all (almost 30) nominated non-profits or focus the effort on a smaller number?"
Please post your ideas to this thread. I'll try to respond frequently and try to wrap things up by November 27 so that we can get make a formal announcement by December 1.
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By Michael Maranda (CCAL30) (3908), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:11:32 PST
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Great!
topBy Christina (2984), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:13:20 PST
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What wonderful news!
"Should we match contributions to all (almost 30) nominated non-profits or focus the effort on a smaller number?"
I think either all, or maybe those who don't receive the 5k. Matching for all would certainly be the easiest in terms of process.
Do you have a limited timeframe in mind?
By Mark Grimes (4111), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:13:28 PST
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I'd say match to any and all 30 off the top of my head.
There might need to be some per person or per npo cap...maybe.
By Mark Grimes (4111), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:14:12 PST
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wow, three cross posts...never seen that before.
By Haney Armstrong (CCAL30) (1784), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:16:11 PST
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Christina (NAkirabo) Jordan said:
Do you have a limited timeframe in mind?
We are thinking Omidyar Network would match contributions made in December 2006.
By nmw (1876), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:27:58 PST
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hmmm -- if you're matching donations, couldn't you do it on a case by case basis for each of the 30 proposals?
By ted ernst (CCAL30) (2630), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:43:33 PST
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Fantastic, Haney. I really appreciate you asking for input before making your decision.
By Phyllis Hurley (CCAL30) (1200), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:14:02 PST
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This is a wonderful idea!! :) :) :)
By Haney Armstrong (CCAL30) (1784), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:22:22 PST
Edited: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:23:41 PST
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nmw said:
hmmm -- if you're matching donations, couldn't you do it on a case by case basis for each of the 30 proposals?
Yes, that is a possibility but perhaps, for example, the teams will want to focus on fewer than five. I'm assuming at least that for those nominees using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, that someone from the team will have to check to make sure the sponsoring organization is up for managining a number of smaller checks.
By David Bale (CCAL30) (1836), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:23:57 PST
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That's a terrific proposal!
The Earthquake matching added over $28,000 in Omidyar matched funding last year. If this were repeated this year, and all 30 projects were included, that could mean on average almost an extra $1000 per project!
I think it would be fairest to included all the projects, not just the 21 'losers'.
Long live the men in white coats! ;)
By Lars Hasselblad Torres (3540), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:15:14 PST
Edited: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:23:24 PST
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This is terrific -- I love the flavor of this approach and echo Ted's sentiments. Thank you for hearing the grumblings and coming back with an invitation to some further productive dialogue. And for recognizing the contributions of all the proposals as of high value.
And I am a little confused. Could you clarify for me what exactly O.net is matching?
I read it several ways:
- ON (the 'foundation') will match the O.net allocated grant made to the 'winning' organizations with an equal contribution to those that do not win (in essence, all win)
- ON will, in essence, double the grant to the winning organizations
- ON will double the grant to the winning organization and provide a $5k grant to the non-winning organizations
- ON will match whatever the organizations are able to raise within O.net (if some are already fundraising, I don't know)
- ON doesn't know, but is willing to double its investment and will consider ways the network would like to shape that match?
Thanks, and sorry to be a bar behind!
By Haney Armstrong (CCAL30) (1784), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:32:47 PST
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Sorry for the confusion.
Omidyar Network is the source of the funding for the basic Q4 Funding Project's grants ($45,000) as well as a to-be-determined amount that will match contributions by others to non-profits already nominated.
Omidyar Network won't match it's own grants - only contributions made by others.
By Stephanie Paone (CCAL30) (405), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:40:55 PST
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Haney Armstrong said:
Sorry for the confusion.
Omidyar Network is the source of the funding for the basic Q4 Funding Project's grants ($45,000) as well as a to-be-determined amount that will match contributions by others to non-profits already nominated.
Omidyar Network won't match it's own grants - only contributions made by others.
Haney, thanks for trying to clarify. Contributions made by others means contributions received by an organization during the month of December '06. Now, these contributions, do they have to be affiliated with O-net somehow?
I smell more cheese!! ;)
By Lars Hasselblad Torres (3540), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:43:16 PST
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okay, makes sense ... and its getting more interesting ... better start some workspace pages to run engine checks ... !
By Haney Armstrong (CCAL30) (1784), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:44:08 PST
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Based on our previous matching programs, we would only require the contributor to sign up for omidyar.net and list their contribution in a workspace.
Stephanie Paone said:
Haney Armstrong said:
Sorry for the confusion.
Omidyar Network is the source of the funding for the basic Q4 Funding Project's grants ($45,000) as well as a to-be-determined amount that will match contributions by others to non-profits already nominated.
Omidyar Network won't match it's own grants - only contributions made by others.
Haney, thanks for trying to clarify. Contributions made by others means contributions received by an organization during the month of December '06. Now, these contributions, do they have to be affiliated with O-net somehow?
I smell more cheese!! ;)
By David Bale (CCAL30) (1836), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:55:30 PST
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Haney,
As I understand it, the model is to be last December's matching - as you say in your introduction to this thread?
I just get a bit worried when I find that even a clear thinker like Lars sees there may be some ambiguity.
:)
By Haney Armstrong (CCAL30) (1784), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:01:44 PST
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Right, we are using last December's match as a model. I'll be in and out all day to clarify anything I can.
By Lars Hasselblad Torres (3540), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:01:59 PST
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i think the ambiguity could be solved by getting me some glasses ;) just kidding: what's important to know is something to the effect of,
ON is considering ways to match contributions raised in December by all Q4 nominated NPOs.
?
By Haney Armstrong (CCAL30) (1784), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:04:59 PST
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Yup! Thanks.
By Michael Maranda (CCAL30) (3908), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:08:22 PST
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Do you need a match for the glasses? :)
By Brad Byrne (CCAL30) (1378), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:14:59 PST
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I do, 5-8, 120 lbs, blond, brunette, redhead :)
By Evonne Heyning (CCAL30) (2442), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:27:41 PST
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Would you match Linden$ too?
By Mark Grimes (4111), Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:01:21 PST
Edited: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:19:19 PST
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Great idea, glad to see the support and recognition for the great work everyone did. Thank you.
edit: oops