I've been absent from Sudo for the past few months, but worked directly with Jenny on records for Sudo in connection with the original application for determination of tax-exempt status, on finance and other matters. My experience was very good. I encouraged her several times over the years to take pay for the extensive work she does, and I'm glad to see her do so now. My only concern is that $25 is less than twice the Oakland minimum wage, which is itself amorally low. I represented Sudo pro bono for several years. I don't doubt that decision. But when other counsel became available, for pay, to handle the merger and building acquisition, I stepped aside, for several good reasons. Unlike for-profit orgs, it's perfectly fine for nonprofit orgs to take volunteer and pro bono services. But when services can't be both pro bono and sustainable, they ought to cost what they cost. Even the best- intentioned orgs tend to forget about discounts, treat all paid providers as if they were paid properly, and then suffer surprise and disruption when the underlying unsustainability resurfaces. In the end, there's a budget, and dollars in have to balance with dollars out. Omni runs lean, I'm sure. However things pan out, I'd encourage all involved to keep tabs on the other balances inherent in any good service relationship. -- Kyle Mitchell, attorney // Oakland // (510) 712 - 0933 _______________________________________________ sudo-discuss mailing list sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org https://sudoroom.org/lists/listinfo/sudo-discuss