flint handmade: Become a Founding Member of Flint Handmade!

Posted by Crystal Pepperdine, Founder and Executive Director of Flint Handmade

I have extremely exciting news to share!

After a long application process that I have been working on since January with assistance from the Wayne State University Small Business and NonProfit Legal Clinic...

...FLINT HANDMADE is now an OFFICAL 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION!

Donations to Flint Handmade are now TAX DEDUCTIBLE and we can apply for LARGE GRANTS!

To celebrate, we are launching our FIRST EVER MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN!

For a donation of $25 or more from now until December 31, 2011, YOU can become a FOUNDING MEMBER of Flint Handmade!

Members are donors who received special benefits and incentives including:

Craft Advocate Level ($25-$49/year)

20% Discount on FH Knuckles Merchandise
Early Admission/Previews of Certain FH Events
Members Only Raffles and Drawings
Invitation to Annual Members Only Craft Social
FH Member Table Sign (For Members who Vend)

Craft Innovator Level ($50-$99/year)

All Benefits Listed Above Plus:
$5 Gift Certificate for FH Knuckles Merchandise
Listing on FH Website with Bio/Website/Etc.
Reduced Rate on Vendor Fees (If Selected to Vend)

Craft Visionary Level ($100+/year)

All Benefits Listed Above Plus:
$10 Gift Certificate for FH Knuckles Merchandise
Handmade Item Valued at $10+ from Local Crafter
Invitation to Join FH Advisory Council

AND, by becoming a FOUNDING MEMBER at ANY LEVEL, YOU will receive a limited edition chrome-finished, laser-engraved keychain in a gift box ONLY available to members who join between now and December 31, 2011!