Event Pricing

We are offering a self-selecting sliding scale (for both members and non-members) approach to our fee structures for our upcoming online gathering from November 1-3, 2024.

Current BMCA members (Student, Friend, Professional) receive a discount.

BMCA values the presence and contribution of all in our community. As a non-profit organization, we are powered by volunteer time, membership fees, income from events/conferences, and fundraising. Our income helps pay a small staff, supports development of benefits for members, and helps us in meeting our administrative, fiduciary and regulatory obligations. 

By adopting an equitable sliding-scale model (as opposed to a pay-from-the-heart model) we hope to invite each attendee to consider the value of this event, and their real capacity to contribute to BMCA. 

Before you select your sliding scale payment option, please consider the highest amount of offering you can make while not creating an unmanageable difficulty in your personal finances. This graphic is a wonderful example of thinking through this question.

See below for details of each contribution level, and a chart to show contributions for both BMCA members and non-members.

We are also offering convenient membership + event registration bundles!

High Contribution

The high contribution level reflects the true cost of the event. If you have access to financial security, own property or have personal savings, you would not traditionally qualify for sliding scale services. If you are able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worrying about securing necessities in your life, you have economic privilege and power in our community. This price is for you.

Medium Contribution

The medium contribution reflects BMCA’s acknowledgement that paying the higher contribution would create financial strain for some folks in our community from being able to attend this event.

Low Contribution

The low contribution amount represents our acknowledgment that there are folks whose economic circumstances would prohibit them from being a part of the community and the event. If you struggle to maintain access to needs such as health care, housing, food, child care, and are living paycheck to paycheck or are in significant debt, you deserve a community that honors your price as an equal economic offering as the person who can pay the highest contribution.

If you are able to pay the higher rate comfortably, doing so will help to balance those who must pay the lower rate to access the event. We also welcome additional donations as a means to offer full scholarships for those who would not be able to attend otherwise.

For those who cannot meet the lowest contribution level, we can offer the following options:

  • For those in Economic Leveling Tier 1 and 2, we are able to offer additional sliding scale discounts if the lowest contribution sliding scale is out of reach. 

  • After the live 3-day gathering concludes, we will offer access to select recordings at no cost or for a nominal contribution.

  • Depending on availability, zoom hosts who commit to 6 sessions can receive full access to the 3-day event.

  • Please reach out to: events@bmcassociation.org with any questions about Economic Leveling access, zoom exchange or post-event access to recordings.