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	Related, see the following printable [https://supportrecoveryteam.wordpress.com/downloads/ resource for post-action care and recovery tips] by the support and recovery team in Amsterdam.		Related, see the following printable [https://supportrecoveryteam.wordpress.com/downloads/ resource for post-action care and recovery tips] by the support and recovery team in Amsterdam.
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	<br>~~'''~~We also include suggestions that are relevant to preventing burnout on the following wiki page:~~'''~~ [[Diagnosing low group capacity]]		<br>We also include suggestions that are relevant to preventing burnout on the following wiki page: [[Diagnosing low group capacity]]

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	*Make discussion on power dynamics a regular practice in your group. Many situations to burnout are the result of oppressions that are invisible or even denied (sexism, racism, classism, etc.). <br>		*Make discussion on power dynamics a regular practice in your group. Many situations to burnout are the result of oppressions that are invisible or even denied (sexism, racism, classism, etc.). <br>
	Related, see the following printable [https://supportrecoveryteam.wordpress.com/downloads/ resource for post-action care and recovery tips] by the support and recovery team in Amsterdam.		Related, see the following printable [https://supportrecoveryteam.wordpress.com/downloads/ resource for post-action care and recovery tips] by the support and recovery team in Amsterdam.
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	<br>'''We also include suggestions that are relevant to preventing burnout on the following wiki page:''' [[Diagnosing low group capacity]]		<br>'''We also include suggestions that are relevant to preventing burnout on the following wiki page:''' [[Diagnosing low group capacity]]

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	*Have a caring culture. Practice non-violent communication and empathetic listening. You can join our 2-part conflict workshops for more on these skills!		*Have a caring culture. Practice non-violent communication and empathetic listening. You can join our 2-part conflict workshops for more on these skills!
	*Make discussion on power dynamics a regular practice in your group. Many situations to burnout are the result of oppressions that are invisible or even denied (sexism, racism, classism, etc.). <br>		*Make discussion on power dynamics a regular practice in your group. Many situations to burnout are the result of oppressions that are invisible or even denied (sexism, racism, classism, etc.). <br>
	<br>		Related, see the following printable [https://supportrecoveryteam.wordpress.com/downloads/ resource for post-action care and recovery tips] by the support and recovery team in Amsterdam.
	'''We also include suggestions that are relevant to preventing burnout on the following wiki page:''' [[Diagnosing low group capacity]]		<br>'''We also include suggestions that are relevant to preventing burnout on the following wiki page:''' [[Diagnosing low group capacity]]


	~~For more on preventing burnout, you can also attend the HUB's 2-part care workshops!~~

	'''Further resources:'''		'''Further resources:'''

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	== 3. If we have a budget, how can we manage it democratically? ==		== 3. If we have a budget, how can we manage it democratically? ==

	<div>		<div>''The following response includes advice from the Alternative Intergroup Committee of the Cégep Marie-Victorin Student Association.''

	''The following response includes advice from the Alternative Intergroup Committee of the Cégep Marie-Victorin Student Association.''

	Start with agreeing on the importance of:</div>		Start with agreeing on the importance of:</div>
	*trust		*trust
	*structure (roles and decision making)		*structure (roles and decision making)
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >'''Budget process'''</span>
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;">'''Budget process'''</span>

	We suggest the following steps be taken:<div>1. As a group: Clarify what the money can best be used for.		We suggest the following steps be taken:<div>1. As a group: Clarify what the money can best be used for.
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	*A starting point for where to allocate funding is: are you paying for operations, paying people, or both.		*A starting point for where to allocate funding is: are you paying for operations, paying people, or both.
	If you decide to pay people, define what this means for the group and clarify as much as possible the role of these people.		If you decide to pay people, define what this means for the group and clarify as much as possible the role of these people.



	2. Discuss how you'll keep money coming in.		2. Discuss how you'll keep money coming in.

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-<div>Start with agreeing on the importance of:</div>
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 *trust
 *structure (roles and decision making)
-Budget process
+<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >'''Budget process'''</span>
-*If you're working with a large budget, consult widely to narrow down possibilities for management.
-<div><br></div><div>Small-scale example:&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>1- As a group: Clarify what the money will be used for&nbsp;</div><div>Paying operations or paying people?</div><div>How to keep the money coming in; especially when you want to pay people</div><div>If paying people, define what this means for the group and clarify as much as possible the role of these people.</div><div><br></div><div>Clarify the budget for what/what type of project or group is being funded. Make some kind of grant policy / budget allocation.</div><div><br></div><div><div>Example: https://secmv.org/formulaire-et-politique-de-subvention/&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>2- Bring together the different parties interested in receiving funds (and who meet the criteria for membership) for their groups and projects; 1 person per project, get together and decide within a set time. Have an outsider participate in the discussion.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Inspired by the Alternative Intergroup Committee - a way to allocate a budget to the different committees of the Cégep Marie-Victorin Student Association</div><div><br></div><div>Address trust issues</div><div><br></div><div>Don't add $ to the mix until you've got a solid structure (roles, decision making processes)</div><div><br></div><div>------</div><div>Foundations: prioritise in facilitated discussion, ask why the group/campaign needs money and how much does it need?&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Different scenarios - issues will be different if there is very little money than if there is a lot.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>for actions, don't discuss how much things cost until after you've done visioning/proposed an action plan. Have a 2nd round of discussion for budgeting, adapting & drafting a proposal.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div></div><div></div>
+We suggest the following steps be taken:<div>1. As a group: Clarify what the money can best be used for.
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Budget process

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	~~===~~Budget process~~===~~		Budget process
	*If you're working with a large budget, consult widely to narrow down possibilities for management.		*If you're working with a large budget, consult widely to narrow down possibilities for management.
	<div><br></div><div>Small-scale example: </div><div><br></div><div>1- As a group: Clarify what the money will be used for </div><div>Paying operations or paying people?</div><div>How to keep the money coming in; especially when you want to pay people</div><div>If paying people, define what this means for the group and clarify as much as possible the role of these people.</div><div><br></div><div>Clarify the budget for what/what type of project or group is being funded. Make some kind of grant policy / budget allocation.</div><div><br></div><div><div>Example: https://secmv.org/formulaire-et-politique-de-subvention/ </div><div><br></div><div>2- Bring together the different parties interested in receiving funds (and who meet the criteria for membership) for their groups and projects; 1 person per project, get together and decide within a set time. Have an outsider participate in the discussion. </div><div><br></div><div>Inspired by the Alternative Intergroup Committee - a way to allocate a budget to the different committees of the Cégep Marie-Victorin Student Association</div><div><br></div><div>Address trust issues</div><div><br></div><div>Don't add $ to the mix until you've got a solid structure (roles, decision making processes)</div><div><br></div><div>------</div><div>Foundations: prioritise in facilitated discussion, ask why the group/campaign needs money and how much does it need? </div><div><br></div><div>Different scenarios - issues will be different if there is very little money than if there is a lot. </div><div><br></div><div>for actions, don't discuss how much things cost until after you've done visioning/proposed an action plan. Have a 2nd round of discussion for budgeting, adapting & drafting a proposal.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div></div><div></div>		<div><br></div><div>Small-scale example: </div><div><br></div><div>1- As a group: Clarify what the money will be used for </div><div>Paying operations or paying people?</div><div>How to keep the money coming in; especially when you want to pay people</div><div>If paying people, define what this means for the group and clarify as much as possible the role of these people.</div><div><br></div><div>Clarify the budget for what/what type of project or group is being funded. Make some kind of grant policy / budget allocation.</div><div><br></div><div><div>Example: https://secmv.org/formulaire-et-politique-de-subvention/ </div><div><br></div><div>2- Bring together the different parties interested in receiving funds (and who meet the criteria for membership) for their groups and projects; 1 person per project, get together and decide within a set time. Have an outsider participate in the discussion. </div><div><br></div><div>Inspired by the Alternative Intergroup Committee - a way to allocate a budget to the different committees of the Cégep Marie-Victorin Student Association</div><div><br></div><div>Address trust issues</div><div><br></div><div>Don't add $ to the mix until you've got a solid structure (roles, decision making processes)</div><div><br></div><div>------</div><div>Foundations: prioritise in facilitated discussion, ask why the group/campaign needs money and how much does it need? </div><div><br></div><div>Different scenarios - issues will be different if there is very little money than if there is a lot. </div><div><br></div><div>for actions, don't discuss how much things cost until after you've done visioning/proposed an action plan. Have a 2nd round of discussion for budgeting, adapting & drafting a proposal.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div></div><div></div>

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	~~<div><br></div><div>~~Budget process~~:</div>~~		===Budget process===
	*If you're working with a large budget, consult widely to narrow down possibilities for management.		*If you're working with a large budget, consult widely to narrow down possibilities for management.
	<div><br></div><div>Small-scale example: </div><div><br></div><div>1- As a group: Clarify what the money will be used for </div><div>Paying operations or paying people?</div><div>How to keep the money coming in; especially when you want to pay people</div><div>If paying people, define what this means for the group and clarify as much as possible the role of these people.</div><div><br></div><div>Clarify the budget for what/what type of project or group is being funded. Make some kind of grant policy / budget allocation.</div><div><br></div><div><div>Example: https://secmv.org/formulaire-et-politique-de-subvention/ </div><div><br></div><div>2- Bring together the different parties interested in receiving funds (and who meet the criteria for membership) for their groups and projects; 1 person per project, get together and decide within a set time. Have an outsider participate in the discussion. </div><div><br></div><div>Inspired by the Alternative Intergroup Committee - a way to allocate a budget to the different committees of the Cégep Marie-Victorin Student Association</div><div><br></div><div>Address trust issues</div><div><br></div><div>Don't add $ to the mix until you've got a solid structure (roles, decision making processes)</div><div><br></div><div>------</div><div>Foundations: prioritise in facilitated discussion, ask why the group/campaign needs money and how much does it need? </div><div><br></div><div>Different scenarios - issues will be different if there is very little money than if there is a lot. </div><div><br></div><div>for actions, don't discuss how much things cost until after you've done visioning/proposed an action plan. Have a 2nd round of discussion for budgeting, adapting & drafting a proposal.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div></div><div></div>		<div><br></div><div>Small-scale example: </div><div><br></div><div>1- As a group: Clarify what the money will be used for </div><div>Paying operations or paying people?</div><div>How to keep the money coming in; especially when you want to pay people</div><div>If paying people, define what this means for the group and clarify as much as possible the role of these people.</div><div><br></div><div>Clarify the budget for what/what type of project or group is being funded. Make some kind of grant policy / budget allocation.</div><div><br></div><div><div>Example: https://secmv.org/formulaire-et-politique-de-subvention/ </div><div><br></div><div>2- Bring together the different parties interested in receiving funds (and who meet the criteria for membership) for their groups and projects; 1 person per project, get together and decide within a set time. Have an outsider participate in the discussion. </div><div><br></div><div>Inspired by the Alternative Intergroup Committee - a way to allocate a budget to the different committees of the Cégep Marie-Victorin Student Association</div><div><br></div><div>Address trust issues</div><div><br></div><div>Don't add $ to the mix until you've got a solid structure (roles, decision making processes)</div><div><br></div><div>------</div><div>Foundations: prioritise in facilitated discussion, ask why the group/campaign needs money and how much does it need? </div><div><br></div><div>Different scenarios - issues will be different if there is very little money than if there is a lot. </div><div><br></div><div>for actions, don't discuss how much things cost until after you've done visioning/proposed an action plan. Have a 2nd round of discussion for budgeting, adapting & drafting a proposal.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div></div><div></div>

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	==3. If we have a budget, how can we manage it democratically?==		== 3. If we have a budget, how can we manage it democratically? ==

			<div>Start with agreeing on the importance of:</div>
			*trust
			*structure (roles and decision making)
			<div><br></div><div>Budget process:</div>
			*If you're working with a large budget, consult widely to narrow down possibilities for management.
			<div><br></div><div>Small-scale example: </div><div><br></div><div>1- As a group: Clarify what the money will be used for </div><div>Paying operations or paying people?</div><div>How to keep the money coming in; especially when you want to pay people</div><div>If paying people, define what this means for the group and clarify as much as possible the role of these people.</div><div><br></div><div>Clarify the budget for what/what type of project or group is being funded. Make some kind of grant policy / budget allocation.</div><div><br></div><div><div>Example: https://secmv.org/formulaire-et-politique-de-subvention/ </div><div><br></div><div>2- Bring together the different parties interested in receiving funds (and who meet the criteria for membership) for their groups and projects; 1 person per project, get together and decide within a set time. Have an outsider participate in the discussion. </div><div><br></div><div>Inspired by the Alternative Intergroup Committee - a way to allocate a budget to the different committees of the Cégep Marie-Victorin Student Association</div><div><br></div><div>Address trust issues</div><div><br></div><div>Don't add $ to the mix until you've got a solid structure (roles, decision making processes)</div><div><br></div><div>------</div><div>Foundations: prioritise in facilitated discussion, ask why the group/campaign needs money and how much does it need? </div><div><br></div><div>Different scenarios - issues will be different if there is very little money than if there is a lot. </div><div><br></div><div>for actions, don't discuss how much things cost until after you've done visioning/proposed an action plan. Have a 2nd round of discussion for budgeting, adapting & drafting a proposal.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div></div><div></div>
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	*Have a caring culture. Practice non-violent communication and empathetic listening. You can join our 2-part conflict workshops for more on these skills!		*Have a caring culture. Practice non-violent communication and empathetic listening. You can join our 2-part conflict workshops for more on these skills!
	*Make discussion on power dynamics a regular practice in your group. Many situations to burnout are the result of oppressions that are invisible or even denied (sexism, racism, classism, etc.). <br>		*Make discussion on power dynamics a regular practice in your group. Many situations to burnout are the result of oppressions that are invisible or even denied (sexism, racism, classism, etc.). <br>
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	'''We also include suggestions that are relevant to preventing burnout on the following wiki page:''' [[Diagnosing low group capacity]]		'''We also include suggestions that are relevant to preventing burnout on the following wiki page:''' [[Diagnosing low group capacity]]