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Equipment Costs vs Innovation Hub Funding Models for Maker Spaces

Equipment Costs vs Innovation Hub Funding Models for Maker Spaces

Equipment Costs vs Innovation Hub Funding Models for Maker SpacesJuana Dillon
Published on: 10/23/2025

Learn how to launch a sustainable makerspace. This guide covers balancing equipment costs ($5k-$25k+) using a tiered acquisition strategy with diverse revenue models, including memberships, grants, and strategic partnerships, to ensure long-term success.

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Admission vs. Memberships: The Better Funding Strategy for Your Small Museum

Admission vs. Memberships: The Better Funding Strategy for Your Small Museum

Admission vs. Memberships: The Better Funding Strategy for Your Small MuseumJuana Dillon
Published on: 10/22/2025

Small museums boost revenue by combining admission fees (6% of budget) with memberships (10-12%). Digital platforms cut costs by 40% while members visit 2.5x more often than non-members. A hybrid model yields optimal results for sustainable funding.

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Childcare Fundraising Ideas: Parent Fees vs Family Support Memberships

Childcare Fundraising Ideas: Parent Fees vs Family Support Memberships

Childcare Fundraising Ideas: Parent Fees vs Family Support MembershipsJuana Dillon
Published on: 10/21/2025

To close a 10-20% funding gap, childcare centers can use mandatory fees or voluntary memberships. Memberships, offering tax benefits and real perks, drive higher participation and engagement than required levies, creating stronger community support.

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Revenue for Neighborhood Associations: HOA Fees vs Community Improvement Funds

Revenue for Neighborhood Associations: HOA Fees vs Community Improvement Funds

Revenue for Neighborhood Associations: HOA Fees vs Community Improvement FundsJuana Dillon
Published on: 10/18/2025

HOAs collect $37.8B yearly from homeowners for residential amenities. In contrast, Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) use commercial property taxes to fund large-scale public infrastructure, offering two different models for community development.

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Pledge Drives vs Local Media Models for Community Radio Funding

Pledge Drives vs Local Media Models for Community Radio Funding

Pledge Drives vs Local Media Models for Community Radio FundingJuana Dillon
Published on: 10/17/2025

Community radio pledge drives hit a 35% funding ceiling. A hybrid approach provides stability by combining shorter drives, monthly memberships, and endowments (like Community News Funds), which can offer a sustainable 20-60% of the annual budget.

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Nonprofit Storytelling with Disability Impact Measurement

Nonprofit Storytelling with Disability Impact Measurement

Nonprofit Storytelling with Disability Impact MeasurementJuana Dillon
Published on: 10/16/2025

Transform your disability advocacy with evidence-based storytelling. Learn to pair authentic narratives with measurable impact data to empower voices, avoid harmful stereotypes, and drive real policy change for a more inclusive world.

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