AFAIK about half of the payment for attending a workshop (~$2,000) is considered a charitable donation, is tax-deductible etc. Would it be possible for me to donate to the winter fundraiser and have the donation amount deducted from my workshop participation fee if and when I choose to attend in the future?
I think it works out great for CFAR to allow this: either you get a pre-commited attendee or a free donation.
Yes, I agree, I think the incentives are aligned here.
(Make sure that you note the donation when you apply for the workshop—we will likely notice without you saying anything, but depending on a couple factors, our system may not automatically connect you-the-donor to you-the-participant.)
A question about donating:
AFAIK about half of the payment for attending a workshop (~$2,000) is considered a charitable donation, is tax-deductible etc. Would it be possible for me to donate to the winter fundraiser and have the donation amount deducted from my workshop participation fee if and when I choose to attend in the future?
I think it works out great for CFAR to allow this: either you get a pre-commited attendee or a free donation.
Yes, I agree, I think the incentives are aligned here.
(Make sure that you note the donation when you apply for the workshop—we will likely notice without you saying anything, but depending on a couple factors, our system may not automatically connect you-the-donor to you-the-participant.)