2024 PoA Operations Fundraiser

RyanB

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Well, believe it or not it has already been about a year and a half since our last fundraiser initiative to help cover the cost associated with site upkeep and maintenance.

As some of you know, Pilots of America periodically runs a fundraiser to gather donations to support the upkeep of the site and the expenses that come along with it. We are now going to open up a fundraising period again, and we would like to kindly ask that you consider donating to help fund the operation of Pilots of America.

As a little background, Pilots of America is a nonprofit organization. We are not a 501(c)3, but rather a state registered nonprofit. As such, none of us (moderators and technical administrators) receive any money for the work done with the site. It costs us a few hundred dollars per month for the AWS resources necessary to keep the site running and backed up. Plus, we have to pay for domain registration, software/plugin updates for necessary and requested features, etc., so the fee’s add up.

We would like to, once again, raise enough money to keep everything running for another year or so, but to do this, we need YOUR help!

As a token of appreciation for your generosity, you will receive a fancy ‘PoA Supporter’ badge next to your name like mine. If you already have one, than making a donation will extend the time effectiveness of it and further your commitment to keep PoA alive and well!

Our end goal, as always, is to make Pilots of America a great resource for pilots (and aviation enthusiasts in general) for generations to come, and by making a donation, you’re helping to ensure that becomes a reality!

If you'd like to donate an amount more (or less) than those listed, feel free to send me a PM and I’ll be happy to work with you. You can also purchase more than one of the levels, if you desire!

The donation options can be found here - https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/account/upgrades

Thank you! :)

Ryan - On behalf of the Management Council
 
interesting that clicking on the link gives me "you must be logged in..."
 
….It costs us a few hundred dollars per month….

Say WHAT!?!! Man my raunchy post per dollar has really gone to sht. Imma need to step it up!
 
Say WHAT!?!! Man my raunchy post per dollar has really gone to sht. Imma need to step it up!
Yeah, AWS and the Xenforo software + desired plugin’s ain’t cheap!
 
Hm, I’m unsure what would cause that. Anyone else having that issue?

Yes, when I click the link from my phone because it opens up the browser which I am NOT logged into PoA on. It is working as designed.
 
U in tapatalk or a mobile browser u don’t usually use PoA on?

don't use tapatalk. Wasn't using my iphone. Was using my laptop, which is normally what I use.

clicking on the link in post #1 requires me to log in

clicking on "upgrades" in my profile works as expected.
 
Have you considered selling lifetime subscriptions, then dropping them after a year?
We would never do such a thing. Not when there are more, how should I say, unwitnessed ways to get out of a lifetime subscription.
 
Have you considered selling lifetime subscriptions, then dropping them after a year?
We would never do such a thing. Not when there are more, how should I say, unwitnessed ways to get out of a lifetime subscription.
He’s right, but I’ll give you this fancy Gold Member badge if you donate $500 - valid for 1 year. $250 donation for a Platinum Member badge. Options have been added to the Upgrades page. :biggrin:
 
After missing the last one I promised myself I would donate next time, but since then had to go on leave from work (long story). But thank you to all the staff members for their volunteer work.
 
After missing the last one I promised myself I would donate next time, but since then had to go on leave from work (long story). But thank you to all the staff members for their volunteer work.
Understand completely!
 
After missing the last one I promised myself I would donate next time, but since then had to go on leave from work (long story). But thank you to all the staff members for their volunteer work.

So, we as a family like the pay-it-forward model of life, Karma and all that. I had been waffling on how to help, but in your honor I bumped up my commitment a bit. We have been in your shoes at times.

Yes, I am a self-promoting, me-now sumbeech. Look at my banner and bask in the glory of me! :cheerswine:

But really, the ROI is good here, well worth it.
 
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