X-Message-Number: 26144
Date: Sat, 07 May 2005 04:14:04 -0400
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Subject: To Jonano: Not-for-Profits that are Not

Jonano requests feedback to the idea of CryoQuebec.  Any cryonics 
organization that solicits donations from the public may be successful, 
provided it is set up properly as a legitimate not-for-profit organization, 
complete with board of directors, preferably democratically elected by the 
organization's membership (although one has been doing pretty well even 
with a self-perpetuating board), and has a mission and program clearly 
understandable to convey some public worth related to cryonics.

If it is perceived that you are just you, informally operating a program 
with unclear purpose and/or that leaves open the possibility of funds being 
diverted to personal use, you may get a few $20 or so donations from 
well-wishers, but you probably won't get the large support you appear to 
crave.  Cryonics organizations having all the necessary factors in place 
have enough of a problem getting folks to spring loose with large donations.

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