Hi Phinnaeus,I have indeed been mullin' all along
But the only reason I didnt answer earlier was that I was too busy making appointments for the coming weeks.
I just now returned with my team from Vienna and 2 interviews (one of which with Trace Mayer).
Long story short: Yes, I definitly would love to receive your donations! The 1000$ one would get us to Finland or Britain for example and much closer to San José in May!
We will try our best to convince NGOs to accept Bitcoin when we encounter them during our project, but please understand that its not the main purpose of this project and we would still keep our focus on getting the most interesting people to tell their Bitcoin stories, not picking them for being heads of some NGOs that may be interested in Bitcoin (unless they have something interesting to say beyond that).
Would you have any suggestions for organizations that match Bitcoin100's apiration and could also be on the Docu?
From the top of my head, I can think of all the local
hackspaces that we will visit. Would they qualify for Bitcoin100?
2nd idea (just hit me over the head): What about organizations that may accept Bitcoin, but when we interview them first they are more likely to decline, so we show their statements as a little side story and as the plot progresses, they are shown again with footage from our second visit by which they have already accepted Bitcoin and talk about how cool it is;) ?
Fair enough! (and feel free to call me Bruno if you desire) Given the above, I'm going to take the liberty to fine-tune the original proposal, with hopefully at the end of the day not take much, if any, moneys--as first outlined--off the table, and maybe even securing more funds along the way.
With that, you're pretty much assured the $1,000 USD from
Bitcoin 100 to further along this endeavor.
What I believe is paramount is that the ten NPO/NGOs we obtain receive as much prominent billing as possible, i.e., credits in the documentary (hopefully not in fast scroll mode), and links on your website, chiefly come to mind. Shouldn't need more than that. Please don't concern yourself with billing
Bitcoin 100 unless we deserve credit(s).
Therefore, the adjusted proposal (outlined shortly) is predicated on a commitment from you in regard to the above--prominently showcasing ten new non-profits (not any previously obtained prior to this tentative agreement).Would you have any suggestions for organizations that match Bitcoin100's apiration and could also be on the Docu?
Possibly.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/humanitarian-expedition-to-kenya-looking-for-donations-64504 kenija2012 was one of the first NPOs we funded, and I'm sure those doctors may have live footage, taken while in Kenya.
http://kenijaodprava.blogspot.si/2012/10/18/povzetek/
Another example will come to mind later, or perhaps a new entity will manifest itself, rising up for the occasion. Of course, the better the human interest storyline, the better the final cut would be.
From the top of my head, I can think of all the local hackspaces that we will visit. Would they qualify for Bitcoin100?
Probably not. Not because of who or what they are, but because of their reach, with most functioning at the local level. An umbrella organization of said group would suffice, provided they are not already accepting bitcoins as a donation option.
They do seem like a fine group of folks, where a member or two may be closely connected to some charitable organization which may qualify though. But we won't know unless they're asked. Hint! Hint!
2nd idea (just hit me over the head): What about organizations that may accept Bitcoin, but when we interview them first they are more likely to decline, so we show their statements as a little side story and as the plot progresses, they are shown again with footage from our second visit by which they have already accepted Bitcoin and talk about how cool it is;) ?
Or at the very least, they reluctantly accept the offer (filmed), with a follow up video prior to the footage hitting the edit floor.
Once one of these ten accept, we'll do our best to work with them as they start requesting donations via Bitcoin. This will be more true if one particular entity is pose to be filmed more so than some other(s). Once we're made aware of such a fact, it'll be easier to shoot more coins their way, thus making the outcome more favorable, albeit a tad contrived.
Now that I've address your response, allow me to outline the next step(s) below the fold.
The New ProposalDon't worry, for the changes are not too draconian. In fact, some may prove better, outweighing any negativity.
The first major change is that I will take lead control of the fund raising drive as it relates to
Bitcoin 100's efforts in the amassing of the majority of the funding for the documentary. I'll be starting a separate thread for the occasion. In fact, there'll be two threads, for it'll be a two-step process. You'll understand why in a bit (almost penned sec).
Another major change will be in the time frame to accomplish this task. Originally, I penned a 60-90 day max window, with your team footing the majority of the labor. Seeing from your post, and should of considered it myself earlier, you'll probably be too pressed for time to take on added burdens.
The new time frame will be only 30 days to accomplish said task, provided the wafers leave the FAB as scheduled.
(couldn't resist injecting humor) This quickening should come as a blessing for a myriad of reasons.
In essence, I'll be setting up a 30 day donation drive/challenge starting on the first day of April (probably sooner), ending on the 30th (locked deadline). This is what thread two (mentioned above) will consist of. Thread one (started immediately) will consist of garnering support from various viable entities, willing to donate $500(?) each at the end of April if
Bitcoin 100 pulls through.
(getting tired, but hope the gist came through--elaboration will be provided in said thread, and touch upon further below)Quick aside: Upon a second/third read of the quoted post, I wanted to let you know that in no way are we (am I) trying to dictate to you how, or what, to weave into the documentary as it pertains to NGOs, et al. But I will start a third thread in the Projects sections for you to peruse, asking of the members what they would like to see in the doc. Therefore, all the suggestions would be in a single thread, whereupon you'll maintain the official thread (perhaps this is it), and I'll man the donation arm, again as it only relates to Bitcoin 100 and none of the other funding. No other addresses will be set up to collect donations by me in The Bitcoin Documentary's name. Only the address you've provided will be utilized.One last major change, and that's the maximum dollar amount aspect. I've previous stated that all the funds currently residing in our coffers would go toward the making of the documentary provided a certain criteria's met, $10K of which going to actual charities. One aspect of the criteria was having your team doing most of the legwork. Since that is no longer the case due to it being impractical, I have bestowed that burden unto myself. That act alone causes us to no longer guarantee the entire pool.
The only way you would receive less than $10K from
Bitcoin 100 is if the exchange rate spirals downward before the end of April, and the grand total did not come to $20K USD. If that'll be the case, all of the funds would still be allocated for this cause with the exception of a 1 BTC.
The maximum now that we'll transfer out for this project will only be $20,000, whereas before it had a potential of being $20K+. It equates to $10,000 USD max that you'll end up with, broken down the same way as before: namely, for each charity embedding a Bitcoin donation button onto their respective website, they'll receive $1,000, and you'll immediately receive $500; if at the end of April all ten are obtained, another $4,000 heads your way ($1K (initial) + $5K ($500 X 10) + $4K (remainder) = $10K (total); plus the dollar sum from all those betting, so to speak, that we can't do it (e.g., $500 per entity times 10 minimum equals $5K); and hopefully another $1K from The Bitcoin Foundation pledging (again, betting, so to speak) that we can't get 10 charities before the end of April
AND get at least ten entities to pledge
AND get at least $5K pledged from as many entities needed to surpass said figure.
Basically, that's what thread one will consist of--garnering support prior to augment the main drive (thread two). If I did the math correctly, with all the goals met there'll be no less than $16,000 I hope to raise for this crazy documentary idea, produced by four (five) wild and crazy guys with accents.
Again, just assure me that you'll show prominence to ten charities if we secure them. If so, I'm moving forward with what's outlined above, unless you believe something needs addressing.
~Bruno K~
