Investigate funding via Indigogo or kickstarter

[KoryNunn]

The common theme amongst the budgeting issues seem to be around organisers not knowing exactly how much things will cost, or how many people will attend.

Indigogo or kickstarter may potentially improve both of these issues, by increasing visibility, and allowing for dynamic conference "features" as the funds go up.

I would personally love to put my money forward as soon as possible (and let others to the same) so we can get a bit of momentum happening. CampJS is about all the people who attend, and being able to see a lot of interest would encourage others to attend.

[KoryNunn]

FYI this may not work this time around, but maybe in the future.

[DamonOehlman]

@KoryNunn great idea mate. I agree that doing something like this in the future would be an awesome idea. I particular like the idea of stretch goals (e.g. a bouncy castle).

CampJS is about all the people who attend, and being able to see a lot of interest would encourage others to attend.

I completely agree here also. I wonder if we should do something on the CampJS VI site that shows who is attending meetup.com style so people get that visibility...

[MauriceButler]

Agree visibility of attendees on the site would be great.

[garrows]

This would probably be really good for sponsors too.

[rvagg]

I like this idea, rewards can be tied to standard sponsor entitlements although I imagine many corporates would be hesitant to participate in it in this way and would rather be billed and pay directly.

[SomeoneWeird]

I'm sure we could work something out if we end up doing this eventually.

[mipearson]

I like this idea, rewards can be tied to standard sponsor entitlements although I imagine many corporates would be hesitant to participate in it in this way and would rather be billed and pay directly.

Speaking as a "corporate": at the lower sponsorship tiers it makes sense.

[MauriceButler]

Additional thing to think about is the ~5% cut these places take.

Maybe that is acceptable for the benefits but need to keep in mind.

[bguiz]

Apart form KS/IGG, there's also Pozible, which is based here, and transacts in AUD. Worth considering for that alone.