I finally got round to reading the most recent edition of the FSF Bulletin (issue 20) and noticed an interesting story, they've just replenished their stock of Emacs Reference Mugs (http://shop.fsf.org/product/gnu-emacs-reference-mugs/) because the original batch sold out so rapidly; what's note worthy here is that it states the first batch was donated by 'a generous person who decided to 'donate them to help us' - this represents a wonderfully effective method of giving as it's allowing the giver to use his position and skills to multiply the value of his donation.
The donation may have cost the giver say £50 for the run of a thousand cups and a few hours of work, let's say another £50's worth - they've then been able to donate something which is worth much more to the FSF both as a money raising item, an advertisement and in this case a useful tool for Emacs users.
I think it's worth considering when you think about how best to help your favourite projects how your own personal skills, abilities and position can make that donation as effective and as useful as possible.
The donation may have cost the giver say £50 for the run of a thousand cups and a few hours of work, let's say another £50's worth - they've then been able to donate something which is worth much more to the FSF both as a money raising item, an advertisement and in this case a useful tool for Emacs users.
I think it's worth considering when you think about how best to help your favourite projects how your own personal skills, abilities and position can make that donation as effective and as useful as possible.
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