CARITO COMMUNITY SHOP FUNDRAISING GUIDE v1.0
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Document: Carrito_Community_Shop_Fundraising_Guide.txt
Status: Public-Facing Fundraising Guidance
Applies To: Community organizers, shop founders, and local supporters

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PURPOSE
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This document explains how a community may raise funds to
establish a Carrito Community-Owned Shop without creating
false expectations or legal risk.

It emphasizes transparency, realism, and local trust.

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CORE PRINCIPLE
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Fundraising supports tools and capacity,
not guaranteed financial return.

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WHAT FUNDRAISING IS FOR
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Funds may be used for:
- Securing workspace
- Purchasing tools and equipment
- Safety infrastructure
- Initial materials and consumables
- Documentation and setup costs

Funds are not for:
- Passive investor payouts
- Guaranteed returns
- Speculative resale schemes

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RECOMMENDED FUNDRAISING METHODS
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Common methods include:

1. Community Contributions
   - Small individual donations
   - Transparent use of funds

2. Membership Presales
   - Shop access hours
   - Training sessions
   - Discounted future services

3. Service Presales
   - Vehicle assembly slots
   - Repair or upgrade credits

4. Local Sponsorships
   - Businesses supporting local capacity
   - In-kind donations

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LANGUAGE TO AVOID
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Avoid language implying:
- Investment returns
- Profit guarantees
- Ownership shares tied to money only

Use language focused on:
- Community benefit
- Access
- Capability building

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DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY
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Organizers should:
- Publish a simple budget
- Explain risks openly
- Clarify that participation is voluntary

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RECORD KEEPING
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Maintain records of:
- Funds raised
- Equipment purchased
- Ongoing expenses

Transparency builds trust.

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RELATIONSHIP TO PROFIT SHARING
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Fundraising participation does not automatically grant
profit share rights.

Profit sharing is tied to contribution and labor,
not donation.

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SUMMARY
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Successful fundraising is honest, modest,
and locally grounded.

Build capacity first.
Returns follow usefulness, not promises.

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END OF FUNDRAISING GUIDE
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