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Stephennovotny: /* Omni anti-capitalist model brief */

2014-10-09T17:34:23Z

Omni anti-capitalist model brief

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	=Omni ~~business~~ model brief=		=Omni anti-capitalist model brief=

	===Summary===		===Summary===

	The Omni Oakland ~~Collective~~ will be a shared community space – “a commons with a roof” – meeting the underserved needs of Oakland exponentially more than we can in our existence apart.		The Omni Oakland Commons (OOC) will be a shared community space – “a commons with a roof” – meeting the underserved needs of Oakland exponentially more than we can in our existence apart.

	===Needs in our community===		===Needs in our community===
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	===Members and stakeholders===		===Members and stakeholders===

	The ~~Omni Oakland Collective~~ is made up of ~~eight~~ Bay Area ~~collectives~~. We have roots in Oakland for many years and a shared vision that prioritizes people’s needs over private profit.		The OOC is made up of several Bay Area collectively-operated groups. We have roots in Oakland for many years and a shared vision that prioritizes people’s needs over private profit.

	Members includes these eight groups, which represent 250 active participants and reach to 5,000 individuals through mailing lists and other channels, as well as other groups and individuals interested in using the space.		Members includes these eight groups, which represent 250 active participants and reach to 5,000 individuals through mailing lists and other channels, as well as other groups and individuals interested in using the space.
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	===Unique model and value===		===Unique model and value===

	The ~~Omni~~ models a community initiative where space and resources are mutually shared and cared for. We invite collectives and groups to join us in establishing this hub for the use and stewardship of the greater community. Every person and activity brings value to the space as a whole.		The OOC models a community initiative where space and resources are mutually shared and cared for. We invite collectives and groups to join us in establishing this hub for the use and stewardship of the greater community. Every person and activity brings value to the space as a whole.

	Our unique model unites social services, continuing education, co-working and project space, and civic life. We support these activities by providing designated spaces for specific activities and common spaces open for everyone.		Our unique model unites social services, continuing education, co-working and project space, and civic life. We support these activities by providing designated spaces for specific activities and common spaces open for everyone.
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	===Operations===		===Operations===

	~~Omni Oakland Collective~~ is established a public benefit corporation to administer a property with space and pooled resources. ~~Omni~~ will hold a master lease and sublease to ~~eight~~ member collectives.		The OOC is established as a public benefit corporation to administer a property with space and pooled resources. The OOC will hold a master lease and sublease to several member collectives.

	A delegates council will represent member groups in facilitating decision making regarding the shared space. A stewardship team will oversee essential functions of administering the space, collecting fees, and paying bills.		A delegates council will represent member groups in facilitating decision making regarding the shared space. A stewardship team will oversee essential functions of administering the space, collecting fees, and paying bills.
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	===Project phases and costs===		===Project phases and costs===

	Phase 1, leasing the building: ~~Omni~~ leases the space, builds out the interior, strengthens community support, validates our idea and business model revenue and cost assumptions, and formalizes out operating model.		Phase 1, leasing the building: the OOC leases the space, builds out the interior, strengthens community support, validates our idea and business model revenue and cost assumptions, and formalizes out operating model.

	* Move-in costs of $X include first month and security deposit plus appx. $Y legal fees and $Z build-out and general improvements. We have $X in contributions from member collectives plus access to appx. in private, no-interest loans.		* Move-in costs of $X include first month and security deposit plus appx. $Y legal fees and $Z build-out and general improvements. We have $X in contributions from member collectives plus access to appx. in private, no-interest loans.
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	Phase 3, owning the property: Omni changes operating structure (e.g., ownership and management roles and responsibilities), changes financial structure, and prepares for the future.		Phase 3, owning the property: Omni changes operating structure (e.g., ownership and management roles and responsibilities), changes financial structure, and prepares for the future.

	===~~Revenue model~~===		===How we pay our bills===

	~~Basic revenue comes from member fees for using the space~~ and ~~profit sharing from member group activities~~.		Rent is paid through a consensus process. Groups commit to paying what they can and we work together to help each other meet their commitments.
	Fees and shares are determined by need and ability to pay.		Fees and shares are determined by need and ability to pay.

	Additional ~~revenue~~ comes from recurring, produced and booked events as well as community development grants and fundraising from dedicated friends and allies.		Additional rent money comes from recurring, produced and booked events as well as community development grants and fundraising from dedicated friends and allies.

	~~We assume 10% turnover among collectives each year.~~
	Anticipated risks include unforeseen major capital improvements and ..?		Anticipated risks include unforeseen major capital improvements and ..?
	We project reaching financial stability by X date and purchasing the building by Y date.		We project reaching financial stability by X date and purchasing the building by Y date.

Stationaery at 01:03, 7 May 2014

2014-05-07T01:03:27Z

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	* latest version here https://docs.google.com/document/d/17XxYaJapefdrtG5wHHirHlT51ZANbYLD-z-yzsGRQDU/edit		* latest version updated May 4 here https://docs.google.com/document/d/17XxYaJapefdrtG5wHHirHlT51ZANbYLD-z-yzsGRQDU/edit

			* text below last updated April 30

	=Omni business model brief=		=Omni business model brief=

Stationaery: /* Omni business model brief */

2014-05-07T01:02:55Z

Omni business model brief

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			* latest version here https://docs.google.com/document/d/17XxYaJapefdrtG5wHHirHlT51ZANbYLD-z-yzsGRQDU/edit

	=Omni business model brief=		=Omni business model brief=

Stationaery: /* Project phases and costs */

2014-05-01T23:13:43Z

Project phases and costs

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	Phase 2, purchasing the property: Omni develops a major capital fundraising and financing strategy, evaluates a healthy and sustainable plan, secures partners and allies (e.g., land trust), and executes transaction.		Phase 2, purchasing the property: Omni develops a major capital fundraising and financing strategy, evaluates a healthy and sustainable plan, secures partners and allies (e.g., land trust), and executes transaction.

	The long-term goal of purchasing the building costs of $1.95M at current market price. We will lease with option to purchase within X years, secured with a down payment of $XX.		* The long-term goal of purchasing the building costs of $1.95M at current market price. We will lease with option to purchase within X years, secured with a down payment of $XX.

	Phase 3, owning the property: Omni changes operating structure (e.g., ownership and management roles and responsibilities), changes financial structure, and prepares for the future.		Phase 3, owning the property: Omni changes operating structure (e.g., ownership and management roles and responsibilities), changes financial structure, and prepares for the future.

Stationaery at 23:13, 1 May 2014

2014-05-01T23:13:31Z

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	A delegates council will represent member groups in facilitating decision making regarding the shared space. A stewardship team will oversee essential functions of administering the space, collecting fees, and paying bills.		A delegates council will represent member groups in facilitating decision making regarding the shared space. A stewardship team will oversee essential functions of administering the space, collecting fees, and paying bills.

	===Project costs===		===Project phases and costs===

	~~The initial phase of moving into~~ the building ~~costs $X~~ and ~~includes first month~~ and ~~security deposit plus appx. $Y build-~~out ~~and general improvements. We have $X in contributions from member collectives plus access to appx. in private, no-interest loans~~.		Phase 1, leasing the building: Omni leases the space, builds out the interior, strengthens community support, validates our idea and business model revenue and cost assumptions, and formalizes out operating model.

	~~The ongoing phase~~ of ~~using~~ and operating ~~in the building~~ costs of $X include monthly rent, utilities, X% of property tax, upkeep and maintenance, other bills. We expect rent fees for space us from 8 member collectives, booked events and produced events, private donations, community development grants, and no- or low-interest loans.		* Move-in costs of $X include first month and security deposit plus appx. $Y legal fees and $Z build-out and general improvements. We have $X in contributions from member collectives plus access to appx. in private, no-interest loans.

			* Monthly operating costs of $X include monthly rent, utilities, X% of property tax, upkeep and maintenance, insurance, legal, and other bills. We expect rent fees for space us from 8 member collectives, booked events and produced events, private donations, community development grants, and no- or low-interest loans.

			Phase 2, purchasing the property: Omni develops a major capital fundraising and financing strategy, evaluates a healthy and sustainable plan, secures partners and allies (e.g., land trust), and executes transaction.

	The long-term goal of purchasing the building costs of $1.95M at current market price. We will lease with option to purchase within X years, secured with a down payment of $XX.		The long-term goal of purchasing the building costs of $1.95M at current market price. We will lease with option to purchase within X years, secured with a down payment of $XX.

			Phase 3, owning the property: Omni changes operating structure (e.g., ownership and management roles and responsibilities), changes financial structure, and prepares for the future.

	===Revenue model===		===Revenue model===

Stationaery: /* Feasibility */

2014-05-01T22:43:26Z

Feasibility

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	Most importantly, by collectivizing, we are able to consolidate expenses and amplify our efforts.		Most importantly, by collectivizing, we are able to consolidate expenses and amplify our efforts.

	The founding groups are currently paying rent for space ~~indepently~~ or has sufficient funds to begin paying rent and ample capacity to do initial build-out.		The founding groups are currently paying rent for space independently or has sufficient funds to begin paying rent and ample capacity to do initial build-out.

	We have an ideal building that is perfectly suited for our effort.		We have an ideal building that is perfectly suited for our effort.

Stationaery: /* Revenue model */

2014-05-01T22:43:10Z

Revenue model

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	We project reaching financial stability by X date and purchasing the building by Y date.		We project reaching financial stability by X date and purchasing the building by Y date.

	===~~Revenue model~~===		===Feasibility===

	In the past six months, we have vetted this project by exploring ideas, proposing plans, and building consensus.		In the past six months, we have vetted this project by exploring ideas, proposing plans, and building consensus.

Stationaery at 22:42, 1 May 2014

2014-05-01T22:42:56Z

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	===Unique model and value===		===Unique model and value===

	The Omni ~~project~~ models a community initiative where space and resources are mutually shared and cared for. We invite collectives and groups to join us in establishing this hub for the use and stewardship of the greater community. Every person and activity brings value to the space as a whole.		The Omni models a community initiative where space and resources are mutually shared and cared for. We invite collectives and groups to join us in establishing this hub for the use and stewardship of the greater community. Every person and activity brings value to the space as a whole.

	We ~~will provide both~~ designated spaces for specific activities and common spaces open for everyone. We are intimately familiar with the needs and assets involved. Three of the founding member collectives have qualified experience providing space together at their current location. Our accomplishments range from creating an Oakland independent wi-fi to organizing a panel discussion featuring feminist scholar Silvia Federici.		Our unique model unites social services, continuing education, co-working and project space, and civic life. We support these activities by providing designated spaces for specific activities and common spaces open for everyone.

	~~===Project===~~		We are intimately familiar with the needs and assets involved. Three of the founding member collectives have qualified experience providing space together at their current location. Our accomplishments range from creating an Oakland independent wi-fi to organizing a panel discussion featuring feminist scholar Silvia Federici.

	~~Omni Oakland Collective intends to acquire and improve a property for the purpose of giving it back to the neighborhood and greater community.~~		===Operations===

	Omni Oakland Collective is established a public benefit corporation to administer a property with space and pooled resources. Omni will hold a master lease and sublease to eight member collectives~~. A delegates council will represent member groups in making decisions. A stewardship team will oversee essential functions of administering the space, collecting fees, and paying bills~~.		Omni Oakland Collective is established a public benefit corporation to administer a property with space and pooled resources. Omni will hold a master lease and sublease to eight member collectives.

	~~Initial project costs of $X include first month and security deposit plus appx. $Y build-out and general improvements. We have $X~~ in ~~contributions from member collectives plus access to appx~~. ~~in private~~, ~~no-interest loans~~.		A delegates council will represent member groups in facilitating decision making regarding the shared space. A stewardship team will oversee essential functions of administering the space, collecting fees, and paying bills.

	~~Monthly operating~~ costs of $X include rent, utilities, X% of property tax, upkeep and maintenance, other bills. We expect rent fees for space us from 8 member collectives, booked events and produced events, private donations, community development grants, and no- or low-interest loans.		===Project costs===

	~~Property purchase~~ costs include $1.95M current market price. We will lease with option to purchase within X years, secured with a down payment of $XX.		The initial phase of moving into the building costs $X and includes first month and security deposit plus appx. $Y build-out and general improvements. We have $X in contributions from member collectives plus access to appx. in private, no-interest loans.

			The ongoing phase of using and operating in the building costs of $X include monthly rent, utilities, X% of property tax, upkeep and maintenance, other bills. We expect rent fees for space us from 8 member collectives, booked events and produced events, private donations, community development grants, and no- or low-interest loans.

			The long-term goal of purchasing the building costs of $1.95M at current market price. We will lease with option to purchase within X years, secured with a down payment of $XX.

	===Revenue model===		===Revenue model===

	Basic revenue comes from member fees for using the space and profit sharing from member group activities. Fees and shares are determined by need and ability to pay.		Basic revenue comes from member fees for using the space and profit sharing from member group activities.
			Fees and shares are determined by need and ability to pay.

	Additional revenue comes from produced and booked events as well as community development grants and fundraising from dedicated friends and allies.		Additional revenue comes from recurring, produced and booked events as well as community development grants and fundraising from dedicated friends and allies.

	We assume 10% turnover among collectives each year. Anticipated risks include unforeseen major capital improvements and ..? We project reaching financial stability by X date and purchasing the building by Y date.		We assume 10% turnover among collectives each year.
			Anticipated risks include unforeseen major capital improvements and ..?
			We project reaching financial stability by X date and purchasing the building by Y date.

	===~~Feasibility~~===		===Revenue model===

	In the past six months, we have vetted this project by exploring ideas, proposing plans, and building consensus.		In the past six months, we have vetted this project by exploring ideas, proposing plans, and building consensus.

Stationaery: /* Unique Model and Value */

2014-05-01T20:53:09Z

Unique Model and Value

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	Stakeholders include these members as well as neighborhood residents and organizations, community beneficiaries throughout the Bay Area, donor and partner entities, and allied initiatives locally and beyond.		Stakeholders include these members as well as neighborhood residents and organizations, community beneficiaries throughout the Bay Area, donor and partner entities, and allied initiatives locally and beyond.

	===Unique ~~Model~~ and ~~Value~~===		===Unique model and value===

	The Omni project models a community initiative where space and resources are mutually shared and cared for. We invite collectives and groups to join us in establishing this hub for the use and stewardship of the greater community. Every person and activity brings value to the space as a whole.		The Omni project models a community initiative where space and resources are mutually shared and cared for. We invite collectives and groups to join us in establishing this hub for the use and stewardship of the greater community. Every person and activity brings value to the space as a whole.

Stationaery: /* Revenue model */

2014-05-01T20:24:04Z

Revenue model

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	===Revenue model===		===Revenue model===

	Basic revenue comes from member fees for using the space and profit sharing from member group activities.		Basic revenue comes from member fees for using the space and profit sharing from member group activities. Fees and shares are determined by need and ability to pay.

	Fees and shares are determined by need and ability to pay.

	Additional revenue comes from produced and booked events as well as community development grants and fundraising from dedicated friends and allies.		Additional revenue comes from produced and booked events as well as community development grants and fundraising from dedicated friends and allies.

	~~Risks include unforeseen major capital improvements and~~		We assume 10% turnover among collectives each year. Anticipated risks include unforeseen major capital improvements and ..? We project reaching financial stability by X date and purchasing the building by Y date.

	We assume 10% turnover among collectives each year.

	We project reaching financial stability by X date and purchasing the building by Y date.

	===Feasibility===		===Feasibility===