Become a Member of PLC!
PLC is a member-led network that strives to have all important decisions be directly shaped by the needs of members. We do this through member votes and direct decision-making, member representation on the Board of Directors, member leadership of working groups, and more. By Joining the Collaborative, you’ll be providing critical funding to our mutual aid, solidarity, and advocacy projects.
There are two kinds of PLC members: Stewards and Sponsors
Stewards (Free Membership)
PLC Stewards are the champions of the mission and vision of the Collaborative. As a Steward, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Volunteer on mutual aid projects and activities
- Provide feedback on PLC advocacy campaigns and initiatives
- Advocate for the liberation of people and the advancement of solidarity economies
- Invitations to PLC Discord and Member Portal
- Invitations to PLC community events and socials
- Opportunities to receive free PLC swag at meetings and events
- Opportunities to help shape PLC Advocacy teams and campaigns
Sponsors (Paid Membership)
PLC Sponsors are the financial core of the Collaborative. As a Sponsor, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Provide participatory feedback on PLC Sponsor engagement and activities
- Provide feedback on PLC funding priorities and needs
- Support PLC in identifying opportunities for wealth redistribution and collective ownership initiatives
Solidarity Sponsors ($5/month)
- Same as PLC Stewards!
- Free PLC sticker and button (Coming Soon)
- Discounts on PLC shirts and accessories (Coming Soon)
- Invitation to PLC Sponsor Engagement Team and other PLC Working Groups
Core Sponsors ($25/month)
- Same as Solidarity Sponsors!
- Core Sponsor recognition on PLC website
- Free PLC T-shirt (Coming Soon)
- Submit news, jobs, and events to PLC Announcements Board (Coming Soon)
Liberation Sponsors ($100/month)
- Same as Core Sponsors!
- Free PLC Liberation Sponsor T-shirt (Coming Soon)
- Liberation Sponsor recognition on PLC website
Frequently Asked Questions
What programs do sponsorship dues go towards?
We divide membership dues between our community care, advocacy, and resource development and acquisition programs. Visit the Structure & Governance page section titled “PLC Funding Models” For a full breakdown of current funding allocations.
Who decides how funding is spent?
The collaborative does! More specifically, we have several roles which influence how PLC allocates funding. All PLC Sponsors, Workers, and Participants each have a defined role in influencing how we allocate our funding. Visit the PLC Structure & Governance page to learn more about how PLC distributes power across roles and centers rather than individuals or corporate bodies.
Are sponsorships tax deductible?
At this time, sponsorship and gifts given to PLC are not tax deductible. Stay tuned as this may change in the future!
How do you handle funds you’ve received?
We use Open Collective, an open-source crowdfunding system that allows nontraditional groups like PLC to operate with transparency and trust. Open Collective allows sponsors to see how money is being managed, used, and recorded while providing useful tools to groups to support their basic accounting needs. Open Collective uses Stripe for secure payment transaction services.