[sudo-discuss] [omni-consensus] Fwd: Proposal: Hire or Replace Me as Omni's Bookkeeper

[robb]

not enough $ for said duties but good 1st step towards sustainability

On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 2:10 PM Adam <me at adammunich.com> wrote:

> I vote in favor
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> On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 1:08 PM Kyle Mitchell <kyle at kemitchell.com> wrote:
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>> 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.
>>
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