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, and we are also offering an early bird discount through October 15.
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 do hope to have a limited number of scholarships available. We will know more once early registration is complete. Please reach out to lisa@bmcassociation.org for more information.
