Show Me the Money

One of the toughest things I have run across is starting an organization with no money. It has been difficult for the Steel Pan Collective to get going. However, I received a great idea from someone who started her own. She said get a letter writing campaign going. Ask everyone we know to contribute to getting it going. All you have to do is ask.

We don't have a 501(c)(3) designation yet. This is one of the things we are raising the money for. We would still proceed with that process. We would also let people know that our designation is pending. The monies raised will help in our initial funding.

I thought this was a brilliant idea. What is the worst thing that can happen - someone says no. Rejection is part of the process. You just get one step closer to getting a yes.

I thought of waiting to get the board together to begin this process. However, I think this is something I can start and enlist help via email from the board and other people. We can all get together shortly thereafter. Why not? It will be a great way to see the interest in the steel pan community for this type of organization.

So we begin.....