FAQs Archiv - PATRON4change Wir machen Engagement leistbar. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:27:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://patron4change.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Patron4Change_Logo_web-2-32x32.png FAQs Archiv - PATRON4change 32 32 What does it mean when the funding target cannot be reached? https://patron4change.org/en/faq-post/what-does-it-mean-when-the-funding-target-cannot-be-reached/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:40:51 +0000 https://patron4change.org/?post_type=faq-post&p=1860 It’s not that much about what the people will do with the money, it’s much more about what the money will do to the people. Even just the fact of getting money from patrons on a regular basis is a huge encouragement to keep working on your ideas and feels like a monthly energiser. This […]

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]]> It’s not that much about what the people will do with the money, it’s much more about what the money will do to the people. Even just the fact of getting money from patrons on a regular basis is a huge encouragement to keep working on your ideas and feels like a monthly energiser.

This is also underpinned by Michael Bohmeyer, the founder of the Mein Grundeinkommen association. His experience shows that “after a year of getting a basic income I am facing self-confident, reflecting and healthy people who treat others considerately and who want and have energy to develop and set up something meaningful. People transform this trust into self-confidence. They work with more motivation and are less stressed, they live healthier, continue educating themselves and are able to work with drive.”

The whole article in German 

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]]> What is understood under funding target? https://patron4change.org/en/faq-post/what-is-understood-under-funding-target/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:35:36 +0000 https://patron4change.org/?post_type=faq-post&p=1859 We support people, not projects. Our purpose is to ensure a long-term financial support in order to enable sustainable realization of innovative ideas for our common good. This is done by means of standing orders. So, the funding target is the money someone needs additionally per month in order to quit a job and dedicate […]

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]]> We support people, not projects. Our purpose is to ensure a long-term financial support in order to enable sustainable realization of innovative ideas for our common good.

This is done by means of standing orders. So, the funding target is the money someone needs additionally per month in order to quit a job and dedicate him- or herself to social impact. Like on other crowdfunding platforms, but without project and therefore funding deadline. The more additional income is generated with PATRON4change, the more employment hours can be cut. At the end it should even be possible to quit a job and dedicate oneself to social and ecological impact completely.

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]]> You are taking the money and you are a non-profit organisation; how can this be? https://patron4change.org/en/faq-post/you-are-taking-the-money-and-you-are-a-non-profit-organisation-how-can-this-be/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:33:01 +0000 https://patron4change.org/?post_type=faq-post&p=1858 PATRON4change is a non-profit project of the Option 2.0 Plattform zur Stärkung der Zivilgesellschaft Association. Our purpose is not to make profit, but to invest the money we charge as a commission fee into the platform maintenance and the people who help us to do it. This is a classic non-profit approach. But before we […]

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]]> PATRON4change is a non-profit project of the Option 2.0 Plattform zur Stärkung der Zivilgesellschaft Association. Our purpose is not to make profit, but to invest the money we charge as a commission fee into the platform maintenance and the people who help us to do it. This is a classic non-profit approach. But before we come to this point 100% of the work will be done on a volunteer basis.

Commissions make it possible for us to become independent,scalable and efficient. They will also cover the costs of platform operations, contributions transaction settlement and supporting collaboration between changemakers and patrons. In addition to this they cover the costs for money transactions of our external partner Stripe. More details here.

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]]> What kind of fees are charged by Stripe? https://patron4change.org/en/faq-post/what-kind-of-fees-are-charged-by-stripe/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:30:42 +0000 https://patron4change.org/?post_type=faq-post&p=1857 There are no fees charged for the presentation on PATRON4change for changemakers. 94% of patrons’ contributions go to changemakers except for costs related to payment processing. Stripe charges 0,25 Euro per transaction plus percentage of original 100% contribution depending on a credit card: it makes 1,2% with Visa- and MasterCard and 2,9% with all AMEX […]

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]]> There are no fees charged for the presentation on PATRON4change for changemakers.

94% of patrons’ contributions go to changemakers except for costs related to payment processing. Stripe charges 0,25 Euro per transaction plus percentage of original 100% contribution depending on a credit card: it makes 1,2% with Visa- and MasterCard and 2,9% with all AMEX Cards, such as non- EU Visa and MasterCards. Normally the costs are higher, but we have a special social tariff.

PATRON4change is a non-profit project. That means that we only need funds to cover our costs and we do not make profit. We will disclose the information regarding the cash flow as soon as we have it. Transparency is one of our key principles.

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]]> Are any of the voluntary contributions to changemakers subject to any kind of tax (income tax, VAT, etc.)? https://patron4change.org/en/faq-post/are-any-of-the-voluntary-contributions-to-changemakers-subject-to-any-kind-of-tax-income-tax-vat-etc/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:28:28 +0000 https://patron4change.org/?post_type=faq-post&p=1856 Tax liability for obtained voluntary contributions is generally the case only when those contributions are made in exchange for completed services provision by a changemaker. In most of the cases it will not be the case, especially if a contribution is serving the purposes of covering the costs of recreational activities of a changemaker. If […]

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]]> Tax liability for obtained voluntary contributions is generally the case only when those contributions are made in exchange for completed services provision by a changemaker. In most of the cases it will not be the case, especially if a contribution is serving the purposes of covering the costs of recreational activities of a changemaker. If the contribution was regarded as services exchange, then it would be subject to certain tax allowances (for example income tax: EUR 11 000 per year for all taxable incomes, VAT: EUR 30 000 per year for all revenues; version of march 2018). It is recommended to get professional advice for tax-related matters.

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]]> How much of my financial contribution is actually going to changemakers? https://patron4change.org/en/faq-post/how-much-of-my-financial-contribution-is-actually-going-to-changemakers/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:26:01 +0000 https://patron4change.org/?post_type=faq-post&p=1855 Our PATRON4Change team also cannot live on air alone and we also need money to host the platform. Therefore, 10 percent of patron’s money are going to the association that ensures constant and smooth platform operation. This money is also invested into development of the platform, digital infrastructure and personnel. That is why we keep […]

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]]> Our PATRON4Change team also cannot live on air alone and we also need money to host the platform. Therefore, 10 percent of patron’s money are going to the association that ensures constant and smooth platform operation. This money is also invested into development of the platform, digital infrastructure and personnel. That is why we keep 1 Euro out of a 10 Euro-contribution.

Our payment instrument Stripe also charges 0,25 Euro per transaction plus percentage of a contribution depending on a credit card: it makes 1,2% with Visa- and MasterCard and 2,9% with all AMEX Cards, such as non- EU Visa and MasterCards.

PATRON4change is a non-profit project that means that we only need funds to cover our costs and we do not make profit. We will disclose the information regarding the cash flow as soon as we have it. Transparency is one of our key principles.

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]]> How safe is the connection to PATRON4change? https://patron4change.org/en/faq-post/how-safe-is-the-connection-to-patron4change/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:22:28 +0000 https://patron4change.org/?post_type=faq-post&p=1854 PATRON4change is using a safe connection which is proved by “s” sign in our URL: https://patron4change.org. In addition, we also have a hybrid encoding protocol to ensure secure data transferring. More information about SSL

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]]> PATRON4change is using a safe connection which is proved by “s” sign in our URL: https://patron4change.org. In addition, we also have a hybrid encoding protocol to ensure secure data transferring.

More information about SSL

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]]> How safe is Stripe? https://patron4change.org/en/faq-post/how-safe-is-stripe/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:03:01 +0000 https://patron4change.org/?post_type=faq-post&p=1853 Stripe meets the strictest safety requirements in respective industry. Stripe also meets PCI-standards and is certified as a PCI Level 1 Service-Provider. More information about Stripe’s safety standards.

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]]> Stripe meets the strictest safety requirements in respective industry. Stripe also meets PCI-standards and is certified as a PCI Level 1 Service-Provider.

More information about Stripe’s safety standards.

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]]> What kind of simple and safe online payment payment do you offer? https://patron4change.org/en/faq-post/what-kind-of-simple-and-safe-online-payment-payment-do-you-offer/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:00:13 +0000 https://patron4change.org/?post_type=faq-post&p=1852 In order to ensure a safe and quick monthly standing orders processing between patrons and changemakers we are using Stripe. Stripe is an international provider that supports online payments and is already used by kickstarter, for example. This is the way payments are transferred quickly and safely. More information about Stripe is available on www.stripe.com/de

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]]> In order to ensure a safe and quick monthly standing orders processing between patrons and changemakers we are using Stripe.

Stripe is an international provider that supports online payments and is already used by kickstarter, for example. This is the way payments are transferred quickly and safely.

More information about Stripe is available on www.stripe.com/de

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]]> Why should I give someone money before a voluntary service has been provided? https://patron4change.org/en/faq-post/why-should-i-give-someone-money-before-a-voluntary-service-has-been-provided/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:24:20 +0000 https://patron4change.org/?post_type=faq-post&p=1851 Trust instead of performance indicators. Those who challenge themselves in the interests of all of us deserve our respect and much more: our trust. With a little monthly contribution, we can make it possible for them to do the right thing. These are the people who initiate vital changes for us and we can give […]

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]]> Trust instead of performance indicators.

Those who challenge themselves in the interests of all of us deserve our respect and much more: our trust. With a little monthly contribution, we can make it possible for them to do the right thing. These are the people who initiate vital changes for us and we can give them our trust before they are able to demonstrate figures in respect of certain delivered services. They can still keep us up to date with their reports regarding progress of their missions.

Exactly now we need a new way of thinking, because the old way of thinking brought us to the verge of the abyss. That is why with PATRON4change we are consciously breaking the ranks and deliver a pioneer work. As we positioning ourselves against the predominant business logic, we are not making any money with PATRON4change (yet) and will not make us rich.

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