All For Climate Newsletter

Hello, Climate Champions! 🌍

We’re back with some fresh updates, important announcements, and exciting opportunities as we continue our journey towards climate action and collective change. In this edition, we’ll be covering:

• Our updated Host Fees and what it means for all of you.
• The upcoming Community Assembly (16/10) – get ready to gather, share, and discuss!
• A new era with our updated Board and welcoming new members.
• Upcoming workshops – dates, how to participate, and what you can learn.
• And, of course, a little look into what we’ve been up to behind the scenes!

Let’s dive into the latest happenings at All for Climate and see how we’re all making a difference together!

Updated host fees 📢

We’re excited to share that a proposal for updating our host fees has officially passed and will go into effect in 14 days (from October 16). This proposal is a significant step forward in supporting All For Climate's operations and ensuring we continue to provide impactful services to our ever-growing network of 250+ collectives.

How Did We Get Here?

The process leading to this change was both collaborative and thorough:

• Questionnaire: We collected feedback via a detailed questionnaire (check out the results here).
• Community Assembly: We held an assembly in June to gather input from all collectives.
• Reworked Proposals: Based on this feedback, we revised and refined the proposal three times to ensure it aligned with the needs of the community and our organization.

The New Host Fees

Starting from October 16, collectives will be categorized into two groups:

1. Small Collectives (less than 15 donations and an annual budget under €1000) will have a host fee of 4%.
2. Large Collectives (more than 15 donations and an annual budget above €1000) will have a host fee of 6%.

This update will allow us to generate the resources needed to cover operational costs, including funding our single paid role, which is essential for processing the hundreds of transactions we handle daily. Even with these changes, All For Climate will continue to offer one of the lowest host fees compared to other fiscal hosts. Click here to see the full proposal.

We have also updated our new grant fees.

New Grant Fees

We’ve recently updated our grant fees to better reflect the growing responsibilities and workload associated with managing grants. To understand the changes and explore the different fee categories, click here for more details.

Why Is This Important?

The decision to adjust host fees was not made lightly. The ongoing legal and fiscal challenges we face in maintaining transparency and efficiency have made this adjustment necessary to sustain our operations and better serve you. These changes will help us remain strong in the demanding world of fiscal hosting while continuing to drive the climate movement forward.

For a more detailed look at the proposal and the upcoming changes, check out the full document here.

Thanks for your understanding and ongoing support! Together, we’re ensuring that All For Climate remains mission-driven and impactful, now and in the future.

Community assembly 📣

Join us on Wednesday, October 16th at 19:00 CET for our second community assembly. We will host a space for collectives, activists, team members and various contributors to unite and discuss various news from All for Climate.

Our new board 👔

We are excited to introduce three new members to the All For Climate board! Their dedication and passion for what we do will strengthen our collective efforts as we continue to grow. Here's a bit more about each of them:

• Marco: When Marco isn't busy building a Solarpunk future or contributing to various sustainability projects, he’s been volunteering for All For Climate for years. Over the last year, he has taken on a more strategic role, making him a fantastic addition to our board.
• Lyllou: With years of activism across multiple collectives, Lyllou brings a valuable perspective from the collective's side. Her experience and insight will ensure that the voices of our collectives are heard at the board level.
• Babette: The powerhouse behind processing your expenses and donations, Babette’s administrative support has been pivotal. Now officially part of the board, she’ll help streamline even more of our back-end processes.

As we welcome our new board members, we also want to express gratitude to Leen, who has chosen to step down from the board. A big thank you for her service and contributions! Xavier will continue representing for a bit longer as we move forward.

We’re confident that these changes will bring fresh perspectives and continued momentum to All For Climate’s mission!

Upcoming workshops 📅

Money for Movements

Join All For Climate's FREE financing and fundraising sessions, co-financed by Climate Emergency Fund (CEF) designed to equip you with essential tools for your collective. Across five engaging consecutive 1,5-hour online sessions, you'll gain hands-on knowledge to fuel your movement.

5 Free Sessions:

1. Intro & Fundraising 101 – Kick-off with the basics of fundraising, from building the financial infrastructure (e.g. using a fiscal host) for your movement to crafting compelling project pitches and budgets.
   (1/10 - past)
2. Crowdfunding – Learn how to leverage community power and online platforms to raise funds for your cause.

• When: 15/10 - 5PM CEST

3. Grant Research & Writing – Master the art of finding and applying for grants that align with your mission.

• When: 28/10 - 01/11

4. Managing Your Received Funds – Develop strategies to effectively allocate and manage the funds you receive.

• When: 11/11 - 15/11

5. Open Space for Q&A – Get personalized advice and insights from experts in an open, interactive session

• When: 25/11 - 29/11

Behind the scenes 💚

From June to October, this is what A4C has been up to:

We welcomed 11 new collectives!

A warm welcome to: ImaginAction Network, XR Paris Nord, Veganarchy, Canviem El Rumb Eivissa i Formentera, Muschio, Karrot, Fonds voor Tegenspraak, XR Chambéry, Azeitão Eco-consciente, XR Avignon, Communitas

• We paid out 558 expenses, received 4466 contributions for all collectives.
• We published and reworked our host fees proposal and accompanied Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
• Attended the Climate Reality Training in Rome.
• Started working with a new accountant after a long consultation period.
• We attended the Fiscal Hosts of Open Collective (OC) gatherings to learn from our colleagues, learn about the latest changes of the platform and give our input.
• Participated in meetings with external European Fiscal Hosts to continue to build a strong network to share ideas, solutions and knowledge.
• Update of the board + incorporate liability insurance.
• Planning and consulting phase for the removal of inactive collectives.
• Deep-dive into the new reporting system of OC for accounting purposes.
• Planning and outreach phase for upcoming fundraising workshops.
• Refreshed our docs.allforclimate.earth with a key update to our page on spending money
• We participated in bilateral meetings with different partners and collectives of All for Climate.

That’s a wrap for this edition, Climate Warriors! 🌱

We hope you’re as excited as we are about the upcoming changes, events, and workshops. It’s going to be a busy and transformative season for All for Climate, and we’re grateful to have such an incredible community by our side.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars, stay connected, and get involved in shaping the future together. Whether it’s through the Community Assembly, workshops, or just staying informed, every bit counts!

Until next time, keep pushing and remember – You've got this. 💚🌍