Need: $8994.54
Raised: $4841.74
I've been blessed to see Sphere of Hip-Hop flourish in the last 13 years. Maybe you have too. Looking forward, I am aware of the challenges of "doing what we do" here with the Sphere website family and of course all of the things we're doing offline as well.
Believe it or not, Sphere of Hip-Hop is more than just a website. We've become something that affects change and also gives hope to many across the globe. Lives touched and hearts changed. We're blessed to be a blessing for sure!
With that said, we need your help. We need help in catching up past debt that has piled up from 2005-2009.
The new year has not been so bad. We're still coming up short but not by as much as before. Thank you!
2009
Quarter 1 (Jan - Mar): -$772.81
Quarter 2 (Apr - June): -$532.58
Quarter 3 (July - Sept): -$469.73
Quarter 4 (Oct - Dec): $33.96 (Oct and Dec broke even)
Monthly support progress: 17.2% of goal.
Our fixed operating costs figure to $903 monthly. That covers the basic needs and costs in operating the site including (but not limited to): phone, internet, web hosting, postage, shipping supplies, storage space, digital download services, shopping cart capabilities, supplies (printer ink, paper, labels, tape etc) and other odds & ends. Some months that total can grow anywhere from $100-500 based on different activities we're working on. Flier orders, software needs etc come up irregularly throughout the year.
Please consider helping Sphere out in any way and in any amount you can. Please also consider sponsoring a particular need we have. The goal is always to simply break even and use any profit to bless others through several offline ministry opportunities we assist with. Remember that nobody is drawing any sort of salary... everyone (myself included) donates all of their time.
If you would like more information to feel comfortable supporting, please hit me up privately and I'll be able to help. I am ready to be creative in any way so we can get this debt paid off in quick fashion. Let me know if you have an idea!
God bless,
Josh "plastic"
Support options:
Everyone who helps out is entitled to a special "Site Supporter" note on their forum account (if you participate in the forums). Please ask for yours if you've helped out.
1 - Donate directly
Our Direct donations page (aka Tip Jar) has a few denominations ready for you to select to donate online. If you would like to mail in a donation, please let me know and I will get you the information.
You may also help offset some of our expenses by purchasing items listed on our Amazon.com wishlist.
2 - Support monthly
Would you like to pledge ongoing support? This option is for those who wish to donate on a monthly recurring basis without the hassle of remembering to do it. No checks to write, no remembering... it's automatic and you control it 100%! Contact me via Email or PM for details.
3 - Buy any of the album downloads created for our Fund Drive
Last Call $5.99 + Penny For Your Thoughts $6.99 + Sphere Mixtape #1 $6.99 + The Runaway - A Brief Word $7.99
4 - Sponsor the Sphere Podcast
Sponsor our Podcast. Want a shout out or brief announcement? Want to run a 15/30 second advertisement? Hit me up for information.
5 - CD Grab Bag nets you some tunes and the site some support
Purchase a CD Grab Bag. About $35 of the purchase price benefits the site.
6 - Cop the Sphere shirt
Purchase a Sphere t-shirt. About $9 of the purchase price benefits the site.
7 - Message forum usage tax.
A fun idea suggested by a forum member. Pay your post count! Donate a penny (or more if you wish) per post you've made on the forum.
8 - Buy some respect! Up your "rep" by adding posts
Another fun idea from a forum member. For a $10 donation I will grant you 500 posts to your post total.
9 - Advertise on Sphere of Hip-Hop
A fantastic way to get your stuff in front of our regular visitors and for the cheapness! You'll be hard pressed to find a better promotional value that gets you in front of folks who visit Sphere on the regular. Only $50.00 per week. Are you a fan of a group who could use a banner spot? Sponsor one for them! Contact me for details.
10 - Custom forum member title
Want something clever for your very own custom member title? For a small donation, you can have it! Want to express your love and devotion to Grapetree Records by adding "GRPTREE-LVR" under your user name next to every post you make? You can now have it. There is a character limit but most things should fit. For only $20 you can have your own special member title. Wanna change it a few months from now? Make future changes to it for only $5 per change.
11 - Consulting phone time
If you need help in planning your current or next album, let me know. Running a record label and need some help? Drop me a line! I've got a lot of knowledge to share and would love to help you out. I charge $50 an hour. I can provide a client list of people I've worked with before.
12 - Add banners to your website/Facebook/Myspace etc
Link to the store
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<a href="http://www.sphereofhiphopstore.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sphereofhiphop.com/images/sphere-of-hip-hop-shop-support.jpg" border="0" alt="Sphere of Hip-Hop"></a>
Link to the main site
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<a href="http://www.sphereofhiphop.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sphereofhiphop.com/images/sphere-of-hip-hop-shop-support.jpg" border="0" alt="Sphere of Hip-Hop"></a>
Videos from supporters
AudioSketchBook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUdQn4hC9zY
Cookbook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa62xwe4KeQ
CY from Much Luvv Records http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Df4ow6ZWo
DJ Skillspinz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjhqVPY4hvI
Manasseh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InqPjMfvsf8
NomiS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht4HxvguxeI
Propaganda http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpIkBgRqY00
Sketch the Journalist http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjYy1cFGspM
Souldaddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IqtV7ewV98
Soul the Interrogator http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ugq70YQzeE
Theory Hazit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LCc9qXHeFw
Tony Stone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fpGSwnjalY
Zane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxewx3M30qI
Specific needs we have
Printer ink
Various boxes - need varies (about $100)
