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| Free Republic 2nd Qtr 2024 Fundraising Target: $81,000 | Receipts & Pledges to-date: $14,911 | |||
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Posted on 02/27/2018 1:57:47 PM PST by DoughtyOne
Dear FReepers and Lurkers;
As you all know, we are in the midst of another Freep-a-thon. The going is slower than we would like, but we are getting there.
FReepers have stood by this forum for decades now. That's because we use this as a major source of news here in the United States and from around the world. We know that we will read what was reported, and discuss it. If the MSM is trying to slip something by, one or more of our FReepers will catch it and address it. If something isn't reported, our FReepers will raise the issue on the forum. Then we will discuss that. Some folks from overseas come here to get the straight scoop. Free Republic is a global source for information and discussion that will lead to reasoned domestic and international political policy. FReepers are on top of things, always!
Free Republic is a great place where we read and debate issues, sometimes more heatedly than we should. At the end of the day, we all want what is best for our nation, and our goal is to support the U. S. Constitution, self rule, national sovereignty, the ability to live our lives in freedom, and defend ourselves if and when the time arises. We believe there is a right and a wrong. We believe there is a global Leftist movement trying to wreak havoc in the Western Nations. We stridently object. We are trying to motivate people to think, and most of us have fallen in behind President Trump at this time. We think he has the best platform we've seen in a long time, and he seems to be dedicated to implementing most of it.
You know folks, FReep-a-thons are a part of life here. We don't want outside influences dictating what types of news and views we'll post here, so Jim and FReepers have chosen to support the forum through donations rather than selling advertising. If we did take advertisers, we would be subject to blackmail, if we didn't adhere to their values, and not our own.
For many years our FReep-a-thons came and went in a little over 30 days. Then it started taking longer and longer to retire them. That's a shame really, because the forum has been and is there for us almost every day, and we take advantage of it.
It seems as if folks think we have 90 days to complete the FReep-a-thon, so there is no rush. In truth, we need to step up and end these fund raisers in a much more timely fashion. THIS HAS TO HAPPEN.
Jim and his crew work tirelessly to facilitate the FReep-a-thons, but that does not mean they are not drained by it. What should be wrapped up in a few days, is now taking about 75. This means that Jim and his crew have to focus on the fund raiser about ten weeks instead of one. These turn into very draining efforts over time. And when the last FReep-a-thon is retired, in a week or two, they have to start all over. That isn't right, and we know it. Jim and his crew should be able to spend time on other things.
You know, the goal in front of us isn't that daunting. We need to set a goal of funding 100% of the FReep-a-thon by monthlies. When this happens, our quarterly duty will be fully accomplished in under a week. We pay our other life choices on time. It's time we started paying Free Republic on time.
Right now we have $12,965.83 in monthlies. Yesterday morning we had $12,785.83 in monthlies. We've started the improvement already. FReepers have gone to the donations page, and set it up so their desired donation comes out once per month. In truth, we are currently paying 44.202% of our FReep-a-thon goal by monthlies. You know, that's actually pretty good. Of course we can and must do better, but we will.
It's more or less painless for me. I set up the amount and it's taken at the same time each month. I don't even miss it. I don't sweat the FReep-a-thons, because I've decided to take care of it automatically. I don't have to worry when I'll pay. I selected an amount I could afford. I placed the amount in my home finance budget, and it works like a charm.
Why do I say the goal isn't that daunting? Here's why. To reach the next goal (level), which is 50% of the FReep-a-thon monthly total, not everyone has to join in a more elevated level of donation. Take a look at the donation levels. Give it some thought, and enter where it's comfortable. If you're already donating, perhaps it's time to give some thought to making an increase in your donation.
We need to take a look at what is reasoned for us, and act accordingly. The title of the thread is appropriate. It's exactly what needs to be said. "Monthlies, the Campaign to Expand Them Painlessly" You know folks, there have been times when money was short in my household. I was unable to help out. If you have found yourself in that circumstance, I certainly understand having been there. Later on, when you can, give some thought to joining then, when it's painless.
Here's the breakdown I worked out:
| CURRENT | NEXT GOAL* | AMOUNT NEEDED | FOR | NEXT LEVEL | ||||||||||
| $12,955.83 | $14,666.67 | $1,710.84 | 50% | * NEXT GOAL | ||||||||||
| 5% | 8% | 12% | 35% | 20% | 10% | 10% | GOAL PERCENT FOR THIS DONATION AMOUNT | 100% | CHECK SUM | |||||
| $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | $34.00 | $68.00 | $100.00 | $250.00 | YOUR DONATION AMOUNT | |||||||
| 17 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | NUMBER OF DONORS NEEDED AT THIS AMOUNT | 66 | ||||||
| $85.54 | $136.87 | $205.30 | $598.79 | $342.17 | $171.08 | $171.08 | APPROXIMATE DONATION GOAL FOR THIS AMOUNT | |||||||
| $1,710.84 | APPROXIMATE DONATIONS NEEDED TO REACH NEXT GOAL / LEVEL | |||||||||||||
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My pleasure, Jim.
WooHoo!
Another monthly!
**$7.00 monthly from California**
Monthlies shorten Freepathons!
“:^)
I'm thinking of changing my donation habits - instead of three monthly installments, maybe a original first month installment, a double second month installment (to help us crawl over the edge earlier) and then maybe a "hey look at me!" bit of extra if it's still running in the 3rd month.....
Glad folks like you are on the job and wish all them that claimed to have Conservative Principles (like paying their own way instead of blowing fatuous smoke and thinking others should pay for them) would put their money where their mouths are...
God Bless!!! Double payment coming tomorrow morning.....
LOL!
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Ah ok thanks now I understand. Thanks for taking the time to respond so carefully!
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