Team Development Arcs: Difference between revisions
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Open the discussion by asking: ''“What are the things our team would like to do or have that require money?”'' Write down ideas such as equipment cache supplies, radios, signage, printing outreach materials, or team-specific projects. Clarify what PBEM and the NET program already provide, and identify any gaps that may require outside support. | Open the discussion by asking: ''“What are the things our team would like to do or have that require money?”'' Write down ideas such as [[Team Equipment Caches|equipment cache supplies]], radios, signage, printing outreach materials, or team-specific projects. Clarify what PBEM and the NET program already provide, and identify any gaps that may require outside support. | ||
Explain that the nonprofit '''[https://friendsofportlandnet.org/ Friends of Portland NET (FPN)]''' can serve as the fiscal sponsor for NET teams. This means teams can raise funds (through donations, grants, or partnerships) without managing their own bank accounts or nonprofit paperwork. Funds raised are held and managed by FPN on behalf of the team. This arrangement ensures compliance, transparency, and accountability, while still giving teams access to the resources they need. | Explain that the nonprofit '''[https://friendsofportlandnet.org/ Friends of Portland NET (FPN)]''' can serve as the fiscal sponsor for NET teams. This means teams can raise funds (through donations, grants, or partnerships) without managing their own bank accounts or nonprofit paperwork. Funds raised are held and managed by FPN on behalf of the team. This arrangement ensures compliance, transparency, and accountability, while still giving teams access to the resources they need. | ||
