Bike Collective Starter Kit: Difference between revisions
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== Community Shops == | == Common Activities == | ||
No two [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] are alike, but here are some common activities you might see. | |||
=== [[Community Bike Shops]] === | |||
Providing bicycle tools and expertise to the public. | |||
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* [[Shop Recycling]] | * [[Shop Recycling]] | ||
* [[Bike and Part Sales]] | * [[Bike and Part Sales]] | ||
=== [[Earn-a-Bike]] === | |||
Teach the next generation how to use tools and how to appreciate cycling. | |||
=== [[Valet Bike Parking]] === | |||
Getting more people to ride while advertising the organization by watching peoples bikes at different events around town. | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
Revision as of 17:17, 15 February 2008
Mission Statement
Why does the organization exist?
Legal Filings (USA)
City
State
Federal
- IRS Form 1023 for 501(c)(3) status: Application for Recognition of Exemption
- IRS Form 8734
- IRS Form 990
Legal Filings (Canada)
Business Models
Fundraising
Publicity
Staff & Volunteers
According to Jim Dion, a psychologist with over 30 years experience in retail, there should be no difference between how volunteers and employees are treated and what is expected of them. Museum gift shops are frequently volunteer run and work under this model.
- Volunteer Handbooks
- Full Time Employees
- Part Time Employees
- Contractors
- Volunteers
- Paid vs. Volunteer
- Apprenticeships
- Internships
Common Activities
No two Community Bicycle Organizations are alike, but here are some common activities you might see.
Community Bike Shops
Providing bicycle tools and expertise to the public.
- Shop Organization
- Shop Locations
- Layout
- Rules
- Hours
- Capital Improvement Plans
- Shop Recycling
- Bike and Part Sales
Earn-a-Bike
Teach the next generation how to use tools and how to appreciate cycling.
Valet Bike Parking
Getting more people to ride while advertising the organization by watching peoples bikes at different events around town.