Financial transparency
From the very beginning, Terror Camp has worked on the principle of radical accessibility. While academic conferences and fan conventions can have high costs that create a barrier to entry, anyone with an internet connection can attend Terror Camp events.
As interest in Terror Camp has grown, so has its costs. Historically, Terror Camp expenses were assumed by the moderation team. Following Terror Camp III in December 2023, where we experienced a record 1000+ registrants, attendees were invited to financially contribute to support the financial future of this project. These generous contributions have secured continuity of access to online Terror Camp materials, and ensure we can stay connected as a community. Beginning for Terror Camp 2024, attendees will have the option of donating at the time of registration, via a Pay-What-You-Can ticketing system. However, financial contribution is not required.
Terror Camp is and will always be free to attend.
Terror Camp is a community project, and not a licensed non-profit organization. Members of Terror Camp Command, the moderation team that organizes each year’s conference, are volunteers and do not receive financial compensation. To promote a culture of transparency and collaboration, please see below our past and ongoing costs.
*Differences in currencies reflect the location of Terror Camp Command member paying for service.
2024 Finances (as of September 30, 2024)
REVENUE
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Donations: $41.66 (CAD)
EXPENSES
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Domain fee: $51.50 (USD)
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Wix Newsletter fee: $372.60 (CAD) ($41.40/month)
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Wix Website fee: $366.12 (CAD)
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Google Workspace fees: $229.67 (USD) ($47.04/month)
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Canva fee: $76.00 (CAD) ($19.00/month)
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TOTAL 2024 EXPENSES SO FAR: $1270.96 (converted to CAD)
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FORECASTED REMAINING 2024 EXPENSES
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Zoom storage upgrade to host recordings: $30.00 (USD) ($10/month)
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Wix Newsletter fee: $123.12 (CAD) ($41.40/month)
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Google Workspace fees: $141.12 (USD) ($47.04/month)
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Canva fee: $57.00 (CAD) ($19.00/month)
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Zoom License for TC2024: $340.00 (USD)
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TOTAL FORECASTED REMAINING 2024 EXPENSES: $691.24 (converted to CAD)
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TOTAL FORECASTED 2024 TC EXPENSES: $1962.20 (CAD)
2023 Finances
REVENUE
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Donations: $1,124.66 (CAD)
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Zoom Sponsorship: $350.00 (USD)
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Redbubble: $114.26 (CAD)
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TOTAL 2023 REVENUE: $1,712.24 (Converted to CAD)
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EXPENSES
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Domain fee: $51.50 (USD)
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Newsletter fee: $289.80 (CAD) ($41.40/month)
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Website fee: $169.50 (CAD)
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Zoom license for TC 2023: $350.00 (USD)
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TOTAL 2023 EXPENSES: $860.80 (converted to CAD)
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What is a website fee?Building a website, then hosting it on a server that can support visitor bandwidth is typically associated with a monthly or annual fee. Wix is Terror Camp’s website provider.
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What is a newsletter fee?In order to send our newsletter to a large number of subscribers, Terror Camp uses Wix’s email marketing platform. Using a legitimate email marketing service means there is a higher likelihood that our email gets to your inbox, and allows us to more easily manage subscribers.
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What happens if your donations exceed your costs?If the amount of donations received exceeds the costs associated with offering Terror Camp, that amount will be carried forward to the following year. In the future, Terror Camp hopes to offer more events to our community, both virtual and in-person. Having resources in the form of savings makes it possible to invest in Terror Camp’s future.
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I have further questions about finances. Who can I talk to?Email Terror Camp Command at command [at] terror [dot] camp.