Re: Minutes of the Board meeting of January, 31st, 2017

[Debarshi Ray <rishi is lostca se>]

On Mon, Apr 03, 2017 at 11:04:38AM +0100, aday gnome org wrote:
>    Our expenses have recently increased due to hiring an ED, so 
> there's a need to be frugal.
>    The Foundation hasn't contributed to fundraisers in the past. 
> Contributing to these two would therefore set a precedent, and we might 
> need a policy regarding which fundraisers we support and how much.
>    I think there were some concerns about funding individuals through 
> a subscription service like patreon, as opposed to more targeted 
> fundraisers, although I'm not sure of the details.

I wasn't expecting the Foundation to donate to the fundraiser, but to
help spread the word. Of course, I don't know the original context in
which this topic was brought up.

> The board was positive about the fundraisers in general, and did decide 
> to encourage the Engagement Team to publicise them. If this hasn't 
> happened, there's still time.

I cannot see any mention in https://www.gnome.org/news/, so I can only
assume that this hasn't happened. :)