Support Island Edition

My Expenses:

The cost to operate Island Edition increases each month. I started Island Edition out of pocket and have grown with help from a small one-time grant through the Google News Initiative. But now I need your help. Below is a list of expenses to give you an idea of what it costs to run this newsletter and to show you where your donation will go.

💵 Salary: $0

I haven’t earned one penny. Maybe later, but for now this is not my priority.

💌 Mailchimp: $55+

Mailchimp is the email service provider that delivers Island Edition to your inbox.

🎨 Stripo: $20

Stripo is my email production application. It makes Island Edition beautiful.

⚙️ Zapier: $26

Zapier is an automation tool I use power Island Edition’s virtual newsroom.

💻 Webflow: $21

Webflow powers the Island Edition website.

⚒️ Google Suite: $9

Google powers my office and productivity applications.

📢 SparkLoop: $23

SparkLoop powers my referral and reward program.

🚨 Marketing: $100

This is what I spend, on average, for contests.

💰 $254 per-month ($3,048+ annually)

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How can I donate?

Credit Card: Donations can be made by clicking the donate button on this page. You will be directed to Island Edition's donation form powered by Stripe. You can choose your donation amount and make payment with a credit card. Stripe is a certified PCI Service Provider Level 1, which is the most stringent level of certification available in the payments industry.

Interac e-Transfer: You can also make a donation via Interac e-Transfer by sending your donation to: office@islandedition.ca - auto deposit should be enabled; if not, please create a password and email it to me.

Cheque: If you'd prefer to send a cheque, please make it payable to Island Edition Inc.

Where will my donation go?

Island Edition is setup as a Canadian-controlled corporation: Island Edition Inc. is this entity's legal name. All donations to Island Edition are deposited into a business bank account held by Island Edition Inc., and will be recorded as revenue for tax purposes. Your donation will go toward covering expenses to keep Island Edition going.

Is my donation tax deductible?

No. Island Edition is not yet eligible to be a qualified Canadian journalism organization. Without this status donors and paid subscribers cannot access any tax credits made available by the federal government to support local journalism. Island Edition is not eligible because the regulations require news organizations to have two or more full-time employees.