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− | Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization | + | Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. |
− | + | We can provide a receipt for any donations you make for your tax purposes. | |
− | ''''' | + | '''''If we missed listing your donation please contact us and we will be sure that you get the credit you deserve for helping our Makerspace.''''' |
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− | == | + | ==Early Supporters of PPM == |
− | + | ===[https://www.motominded.com/ MotoMinded] — Chris Vestal=== | |
− | + | ===TITAN ROBOTICS — Clay and Maddie Guillory=== | |
− | + | ===[https://norwood.dev/ NORWOOD DEVELOPMENT GROUP] — Chris Jenkins=== | |
+ | ===[https://downtowncs.com/ DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS PARTNERSHIP]=== | ||
− | == | + | == 2024 Donations == |
+ | '''''Please contact us and we will be sure that you get the credit you deserve for helping our Makerspace.''''' | ||
− | ===[https:// | + | ==2023== |
+ | '''December 2023, [https://barnowlag.com/ Barn Owl Precision Agriculture],''' 20 ton hydraulic press | ||
− | + | '''July 3rd, Eman Spencer,''' laptops ThinkPad laptops with chargers (6) | |
− | + | '''June 2023,''' 3D-printer filaments and resin donation | |
− | + | '''June 2023, Chris MacNicol,''' Anycubic Photon Mono 4k printer, Anycubic Wash and Cure 2.0,IKEA cabinets (2) | |
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+ | '''June 2023, (unknown),''' Raspberry Pi 3 Model B (c 2015) | ||
'''05/01/23, Mike Warner,''' 12v power supplies and other electronics stuff | '''05/01/23, Mike Warner,''' 12v power supplies and other electronics stuff | ||
− | '''04/10/23, Drew Johnson,''' lockable cabinet for small | + | '''04/10/23, Drew Johnson,''' lockable cabinet (will use for laptops, SSDs, and other small but high value stuff). |
'''02/27/23, Quinn Hackenberg,''' 2.85mm, 3D printing filament (big box of many, many colors) and SAMSUNG 3D Blu-ray player | '''02/27/23, Quinn Hackenberg,''' 2.85mm, 3D printing filament (big box of many, many colors) and SAMSUNG 3D Blu-ray player | ||
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'''January 2023, Pavan Dayal,''' 5lb bag of assorted thread for new sewing machine, plus two bobbins | '''January 2023, Pavan Dayal,''' 5lb bag of assorted thread for new sewing machine, plus two bobbins | ||
− | + | '''anonymous donors''' | |
+ | |||
+ | '''unknown donors''' | ||
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==2022== | ==2022== | ||
'''December 2022, Gary Banks,''' [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Photography_Area#Lights Studio Flash POWER PACK and FLASH HEADS (2)] | '''December 2022, Gary Banks,''' [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Photography_Area#Lights Studio Flash POWER PACK and FLASH HEADS (2)] | ||
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Cat 6 cable spools (3), DYMO XTL500 label maker and case, portable work light, misc hardware | Cat 6 cable spools (3), DYMO XTL500 label maker and case, portable work light, misc hardware | ||
− | '''December 2022, Kathy Douglas,''' [[Sewing#Equipment | + | '''December 2022, Kathy Douglas,''' [[Sewing#Equipment Lists|SINGER "Simple" sewing machine]] with foot pedal |
− | '''November 2022, Rohde Foundation, $2000 donation, Thank you!''' | + | '''November 2022, Rohde Foundation, $2000 donation, ''Thank you!''''' |
'''11/13/22, Josh Harlow,''' [[Electronics#Equipment Lists|hp oscilloscope 54510A]] | '''11/13/22, Josh Harlow,''' [[Electronics#Equipment Lists|hp oscilloscope 54510A]] | ||
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'''11/12/22, Qualtek Manufacturing,''' two (Carbon Dioxide) fire extinguishers | '''11/12/22, Qualtek Manufacturing,''' two (Carbon Dioxide) fire extinguishers | ||
− | '''November 2022, Kathy Douglas,''' heat press for dye | + | '''November 2022, Kathy Douglas,''' heat press for dye sublimation printing |
− | '''October 2022,''' '''Mathew and Mickayla,''' Water | + | '''October 2022,''' '''Mathew and Mickayla,''' Water dispenser (PRIMO) |
'''08/26/22, Nate Rojas,''' SAMSUNG 46" smart TV, used (2013) | '''08/26/22, Nate Rojas,''' SAMSUNG 46" smart TV, used (2013) | ||
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'''08/24/22, Mathew and Mickayla,''' industrial wire shelving units, manual typewriter (Remington) | '''08/24/22, Mathew and Mickayla,''' industrial wire shelving units, manual typewriter (Remington) | ||
− | '''08/22/22, John Rohde,''' Dell vostro 400 PC, keyboard, web camera, power cords | + | '''08/22/22, John Rohde,''' Dell vostro 400 PC, keyboard, web camera, power cords |
'''08/19/22, Nicholas Ordahl,''' PC parts including (3) msi motherboards, (3) 1000W power supplies, (1) 850W power supply, and cables | '''08/19/22, Nicholas Ordahl,''' PC parts including (3) msi motherboards, (3) 1000W power supplies, (1) 850W power supply, and cables | ||
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'''08/16/22, Joshua Harlow,''' [[Metal Shop#Equipment Lists|metal brake]] | '''08/16/22, Joshua Harlow,''' [[Metal Shop#Equipment Lists|metal brake]] | ||
− | '''08/02/22, Trevor Banks,''' Microsoft XBOX 360 game controller | + | '''08/02/22, Trevor Banks,''' Microsoft XBOX 360 game controller for kiosk/mall map |
'''July 2022, Don Lloyd,''' Herman Miller Aeron chair | '''July 2022, Don Lloyd,''' Herman Miller Aeron chair | ||
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APC Back-UPS Pro 1500, DELL Windows XP computer, keyboard, mouse | APC Back-UPS Pro 1500, DELL Windows XP computer, keyboard, mouse | ||
− | '''03/12/22, Jason Taylor''' | + | '''03/12/22, Jason Taylor''' computer server |
'''03/04/22, TITAN ROBOTICS''' [[Wood Shop#Wood Shop Equipment List|BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM]] - AFS-2400, used, ($1,853.00 new) | '''03/04/22, TITAN ROBOTICS''' [[Wood Shop#Wood Shop Equipment List|BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM]] - AFS-2400, used, ($1,853.00 new) | ||
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lift table cart, welding tables, welding supplies, welding helmets and aprons | lift table cart, welding tables, welding supplies, welding helmets and aprons | ||
− | locker bank (6 lockers), folding chairs (4) | + | locker bank (6 lockers), folding chairs (4) |
'''February 2022''' Tevo 3D Printers (2) and extra boards, non-working | '''February 2022''' Tevo 3D Printers (2) and extra boards, non-working | ||
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'''January 2022, Mike Mike''' [[Wood Shop#Hand Tools|Forstner bit set (16 bits)]] | '''January 2022, Mike Mike''' [[Wood Shop#Hand Tools|Forstner bit set (16 bits)]] | ||
− | == 2021 == | + | ==2021== |
'''November 2021, Quinn Hackenberg''' kitchen oven converted for powder coating | '''November 2021, Quinn Hackenberg''' kitchen oven converted for powder coating | ||
'''11/28/21''' O-rings and springs, very carefully labeled, from Chris Vestal / MotoMinded | '''11/28/21''' O-rings and springs, very carefully labeled, from Chris Vestal / MotoMinded | ||
− | '''Nov 2021, Jim Kueck''' 2 tubs of various project wood for | + | '''Nov 2021, Jim Kueck''' 2 tubs of various project wood for POWERMATIC Lathe (some walnut) |
'''Nov 2021, Nick Rader''' 3D printers and Raspberry Pi Zeros, impulse sealer | '''Nov 2021, Nick Rader''' 3D printers and Raspberry Pi Zeros, impulse sealer | ||
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'''Aug 2021, Ryan Taft''' loads of electronics components | '''Aug 2021, Ryan Taft''' loads of electronics components | ||
− | '''July 2021, Jim Kueck (Cracked Pot Bowls)''' POWERMATIC Bandsaw, POWERMATIC Table saw, POWERMATIC Lathe | + | '''July 2021, Jim Kueck (Cracked Pot Bowls)''' POWERMATIC Bandsaw, POWERMATIC Table saw, [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Wood_Shop#POWERMATIC_Equipment_List POWERMATIC Lathe] |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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[[Vinyl Cutting#Equipment Lists|'''GRAPHTEC CE5000‑60 Vinyl Cutter''']] | [[Vinyl Cutting#Equipment Lists|'''GRAPHTEC CE5000‑60 Vinyl Cutter''']] | ||
− | [[Electronics#Equipment | + | '''[[Electronics#Equipment Lists|HAKKO soldering stations (2x)]]''' |
− | '''[[Electronics|solder reflow oven]]''' | + | '''[[Electronics#Equipment Lists|solder reflow oven]]''' |
− | + | laminator and box of laminator pouches | |
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− | + | label printer zebra LP 2844 | |
− | + | high speed scanner, Canon ImageFORMULA DR-5010C | |
PEPSI soda machine | PEPSI soda machine | ||
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'''<br>anonymous donors''' | '''<br>anonymous donors''' | ||
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==2020== | ==2020== | ||
'''Dec 2020, Bentley Systems''' $2,000 grant | '''Dec 2020, Bentley Systems''' $2,000 grant | ||
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<br>'''anonymous donors''' | <br>'''anonymous donors''' | ||
− | ==2019== | + | == 2019 == |
− | '''2019, Mike Mike''' Color LaserJet CP1518nl<br>[[PPM Library#Electronics_Library|'''books donated''']] '''by Derek Barger''' | + | '''2019, Mike Mike''' Color LaserJet CP1518nl<br>[[PPM Library#Electronics_Library|'''books donated''']] '''by Derek Barger,''' ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS Volume 3, Project Arcade, Robotics Science |
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− | ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS Volume 3, Project Arcade, Robotics Science | ||
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+ | '''Ryan Janke''', [[Computers — Ubuntu#Equipment_List|'''MacBook Pro laptop''']] (for 3D scanner) | ||
'''anonymous donors''' | '''anonymous donors''' | ||
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− | ==2016 == | + | ==2016== |
'''July 30, 2016 -''' $15,000 (!) grant for CNC router table and Squink (pick and place machine) | '''July 30, 2016 -''' $15,000 (!) grant for CNC router table and Squink (pick and place machine) | ||
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− | '''''If we missed your donations, please contact us and we will be sure that you get the credit you deserve for helping | + | '''''If we missed your donations, please contact us and we will be sure that you get the credit you deserve for helping our Makerspace.''''' |
− | == | + | ==Related Pages== |
+ | ===[[Wish List]]=== | ||
+ | :Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
− | + | ==(Help Wanted) Donation Coordinator - draft description== | |
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− | ==(Help Wanted) Donation Coordinator - | ||
'''In general, the Donation Coordinator will encourage, accept and recognize donations to PPM:''' | '''In general, the Donation Coordinator will encourage, accept and recognize donations to PPM:''' | ||
− | * Define what donations we can/cannot use ( | + | *[[Rules and Policies#Donations|'''Define what donations we can/cannot use''']] (no CRTs, for example) |
− | * Stay familiar with what is on our [[Wish List|'''Wish List''']] | + | *Stay familiar with what is on our [[Wish List|'''Wish List''']] |
− | * Stay in contact with donors that are "on the fence" | + | *Stay in contact with donors that are "on the fence" |
− | * Meet and greet donors when they drop stuff off, if possible | + | *Meet and greet donors when they drop stuff off, if possible |
− | * Coordinate | + | *Coordinate pick up of donations if necessary |
* Send/give tax receipts to those who want them | * Send/give tax receipts to those who want them | ||
− | + | *Sort/photograph donations | |
− | * Sort/photograph donations | + | *Post photos and descriptions here on [[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']] |
− | * Post photos and descriptions here on [[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']] | + | *Distribute items into appropriate areas with help of Area Captains, store other items |
− | * Distribute items into appropriate areas with help of Area Captains | + | *Photograph items that go into service, post to our wiki |
− | + | *Monitor Craigslist and/or Facebook Marketplace for free stuff | |
− | * Photograph items that go into service, post to our wiki | + | *'''[https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Rinse%20and%20repeat Rinse and repeat]''' |
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− | The Donation Coordinator will not be responsible for repairing items, or pursuing grants, but is welcome to help in these areas, of course! | + | The Donation Coordinator will not be responsible for repairing items, or pursuing grants, but is welcome to help in these areas, of course! |
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− | + | ==For Additional Help== | |
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Latest revision as of 19:02, 19 September 2024
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
We can provide a receipt for any donations you make for your tax purposes.
If we missed listing your donation please contact us and we will be sure that you get the credit you deserve for helping our Makerspace.
Early Supporters of PPM
MotoMinded — Chris Vestal
TITAN ROBOTICS — Clay and Maddie Guillory
NORWOOD DEVELOPMENT GROUP — Chris Jenkins
DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS PARTNERSHIP
2024 Donations
Please contact us and we will be sure that you get the credit you deserve for helping our Makerspace.
2023
December 2023, Barn Owl Precision Agriculture, 20 ton hydraulic press
July 3rd, Eman Spencer, laptops ThinkPad laptops with chargers (6)
June 2023, 3D-printer filaments and resin donation
June 2023, Chris MacNicol, Anycubic Photon Mono 4k printer, Anycubic Wash and Cure 2.0,IKEA cabinets (2)
June 2023, (unknown), Raspberry Pi 3 Model B (c 2015)
05/01/23, Mike Warner, 12v power supplies and other electronics stuff
04/10/23, Drew Johnson, lockable cabinet (will use for laptops, SSDs, and other small but high value stuff).
02/27/23, Quinn Hackenberg, 2.85mm, 3D printing filament (big box of many, many colors) and SAMSUNG 3D Blu-ray player
02/03/23, Bryan Hutson, SAMSUNG SSD 850 PRO 256GB (2x), wiped
January 2023, Joey Callahan, i5 and i7 Dell computers (6) and laptops (2) w/ cords and power supplies, Dell keyboards, brand new (15)
January 2023, Pavan Dayal, 5lb bag of assorted thread for new sewing machine, plus two bobbins
anonymous donors
unknown donors
2022
December 2022, Gary Banks, Studio Flash POWER PACK and FLASH HEADS (2)
December 2022, Bristol Brewing via Landon Descamps, Niles audio amps (2), volume controllers (4),
Cat 6 cable spools (3), DYMO XTL500 label maker and case, portable work light, misc hardware
December 2022, Kathy Douglas, SINGER "Simple" sewing machine with foot pedal
November 2022, Rohde Foundation, $2000 donation, Thank you!
11/13/22, Josh Harlow, hp oscilloscope 54510A
11/12/22, Qualtek Manufacturing, two (Carbon Dioxide) fire extinguishers
November 2022, Kathy Douglas, heat press for dye sublimation printing
October 2022, Mathew and Mickayla, Water dispenser (PRIMO)
08/26/22, Nate Rojas, SAMSUNG 46" smart TV, used (2013)
08/24/22, Mathew and Mickayla, industrial wire shelving units, manual typewriter (Remington)
08/22/22, John Rohde, Dell vostro 400 PC, keyboard, web camera, power cords
08/19/22, Nicholas Ordahl, PC parts including (3) msi motherboards, (3) 1000W power supplies, (1) 850W power supply, and cables
08/16/22, Joshua Harlow, metal brake
08/02/22, Trevor Banks, Microsoft XBOX 360 game controller for kiosk/mall map
July 2022, Don Lloyd, Herman Miller Aeron chair
July 2022, box of woodworking magazines
05/12/22, William Guman & Associates. Ltd. hp designjet 5500, 42", UV inks, and two 42" paper rolls (1 glossy / 1 plain)
05/10/22, Theresa Rigney Eye Wash Station for Vented Room, and also replacement eye wash bottles
04/27/22, Vincent Flowers RotoZip tool (in yellow case)
04/26/22, Theresa Rigney TRADESAFE Electrical Lockout Kit, new
04/22/22 Ender-3 3D printer with many upgrades
04/21/22, Les Frischmann automatic door opener for Wood Shop
04/11/22, Ronald Parratt iPad
04/11/22, Mike Warner/R-JetTek Ink Jet Cartridge Processing Equipment (used)
03/31/22, Lisa MacNicol box (110 sheets) of 13x19 paper, and heat tape
03/28/22, Mathew and Mickayla jugs of resin, glass and silicone measuring cups
03/26/22, HP LaserJet M2727nf MFP, and two nearly-full toner cartridges
03/25/22, Bristol Brewery 2' x 8’ - 40” tall heavy metal table, large wooden desk,
BECKMAN DU-64 Spectrophotometer, CISCO networking gear,
APC Back-UPS Pro 1500, DELL Windows XP computer, keyboard, mouse
03/12/22, Jason Taylor computer server
03/04/22, TITAN ROBOTICS BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM - AFS-2400, used, ($1,853.00 new)
02/26/22, Mike Warner PVC Bendit and BendStation
02/21/22, large donation to Metal Shop from the Fagnant Family and Qualtek Manufacturing:
pallet jack, drill press, metal band saw, parts washer, dust collector,
flammable material storage cabinet
ESAB Multimaster 260 Welder, MIG gun, TIG torch, foot pedal, regulator,
lift table cart, welding tables, welding supplies, welding helmets and aprons
locker bank (6 lockers), folding chairs (4)
February 2022 Tevo 3D Printers (2) and extra boards, non-working
February 2022, Mike Mike used computer gaming chair (red)
February 2022, David Lee two business books
01/27/22, Matt Camacho 70" VIZIO HDMI Monitor, repaired by Steve and Trevor
01/15/22, M4C 3D printing filament (1.75mm PETG and 2.85mm Co-polyester)
January 2022, John Norton 5 computer mice (Verbatim), brand new, $25
January 2022, Mike Mike Forstner bit set (16 bits)
2021
November 2021, Quinn Hackenberg kitchen oven converted for powder coating
11/28/21 O-rings and springs, very carefully labeled, from Chris Vestal / MotoMinded
Nov 2021, Jim Kueck 2 tubs of various project wood for POWERMATIC Lathe (some walnut)
Nov 2021, Nick Rader 3D printers and Raspberry Pi Zeros, impulse sealer
Oct 2021, Colin (SRAM) DROs, 80/20 Aluminum, pneumatic stuff, actuator arms,
lots of switches, controls, indicator lights, PLCs
Sept 2021, Brenden Wilson Titanium Plasma Cutter
Sept 2021, Dave Lith-ion battery
Aug 2021, Gordon Beecher 25" Planer, 15" Chop Saw, JessEm Router Table,
Storage rack, 5HP dust collection system, much much more
Aug 2021, Ryan Taft loads of electronics components
July 2021, Jim Kueck (Cracked Pot Bowls) POWERMATIC Bandsaw, POWERMATIC Table saw, POWERMATIC Lathe
July 2021, Les Frischmann Table Saw, sliding compound miter saw
June 2021, David Wasmer sharpening station, calipers, 3M glue gun, 36" PITTSBURGH clamps (6x), Makita Circular Saw and Router
Apr 2021, M4C PETG sheets (4' x 8',.03")
Apr 2021, Dennis Halley with Epson Projectors, smart boards,
Macintosh G4, Apple monitor, keyboard and mouse
Date donated by A2P Design Services (Adam Gleason) Protek DC POWER SUPPLY 3006B
(Dates vary) multiple donations by PARADIGM SYSTEMS (James Gravert)
GRAPHTEC CE5000‑60 Vinyl Cutter
laminator and box of laminator pouches
label printer zebra LP 2844
high speed scanner, Canon ImageFORMULA DR-5010C
PEPSI soda machine
large projector screen
hp 5500 large format printer
large format printer supplies and paper rolls
multiple computers
Ciclop 3D scanner
air compressor
Les Frischmann computer gaming chair (blue), K40 laser engraver
anonymous donors
2020
Dec 2020, Bentley Systems $2,000 grant
September 19, 2020 David Hsu handibot
May 2020, Colorado Enterprise Fund $11,752 COVID recovery grant
Apr 2020, US Treasury $1,465 PPP Loan followed by forgiveness grant
anonymous donors
2019
2019, Mike Mike Color LaserJet CP1518nl
books donated by Derek Barger, ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS Volume 3, Project Arcade, Robotics Science
Ryan Janke, MacBook Pro laptop (for 3D scanner)
anonymous donors
2018
11/1/18, Ron Reed Think & Tinker PreciseBits
Boxes of Electrical and Pneumatic Components
2017
2016
July 30, 2016 - $15,000 (!) grant for CNC router table and Squink (pick and place machine)
from DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS PARTNERSHIP:
Equipment donated throughout 2016
UPS system with new batteries, computer monitors and stands
(David Wasmer Sr, donation to 3DDelaney project)
Ryobi woodworking equipment, 4 pieces, from Smokebrush
Juki industrial sewing machine
HP plotter 750C Plus
HP 13x19 inkjet, from e11
Windows PC, from e11
If we missed your donations, please contact us and we will be sure that you get the credit you deserve for helping our Makerspace.
Related Pages
Wish List
- Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
(Help Wanted) Donation Coordinator - draft description
In general, the Donation Coordinator will encourage, accept and recognize donations to PPM:
- Define what donations we can/cannot use (no CRTs, for example)
- Stay familiar with what is on our Wish List
- Stay in contact with donors that are "on the fence"
- Meet and greet donors when they drop stuff off, if possible
- Coordinate pick up of donations if necessary
- Send/give tax receipts to those who want them
- Sort/photograph donations
- Post photos and descriptions here on Donations Received
- Distribute items into appropriate areas with help of Area Captains, store other items
- Photograph items that go into service, post to our wiki
- Monitor Craigslist and/or Facebook Marketplace for free stuff
- Rinse and repeat
The Donation Coordinator will not be responsible for repairing items, or pursuing grants, but is welcome to help in these areas, of course!
For Additional Help
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.