Handmade Cities Fundraiser
Fundraiser Ended
Contributions will not earn you perks. Visit our Tickets page instead!
Fundraiser Perks
Indulgence Infinity Pass
2,000.00 USD
Lifetime General Admission to the Handmade conferences.
M.M. VIP Club
1,000.00 USD
Permanent 25% discount on Handmade conferences. Plus free 2024 admissions.
Anber's Passport
500.00 USD
Permanent 10% discount on Handmade conferences. Plus free 2024 admissions.
Handmade Cities Explorer
200.00 USD
Attend the 2024 conferences, in-person.
Hangry Conference Architect
100.00 USD
Shape the themes and topics for this year.
Receive a Personal Thank-You Video
When you do one of the following:
- Select a top-tier perk ($200 or more)
- Opt for recurring/monthly donations
FAQ
About My Contribution
How can I contribute officially?
We’re using Donorbox for this fundraiser. Pick one of the predetermined amounts to grab your perk.
Do I need to cover processing fees?
I appreciate it if you cover them, but it’s not necessary for perks.
Can I contribute a custom amount?
Absolutely. You’ll still get perks if you meet the threshold. For instance, a $350.00 donation unlocks the $200.00 perk.
I donated an additional X dollars to unlock the next perk. What now?
Unfortunately, that doesn’t work automatically! Email me at abner@handmadecities.com if you donated multiple times. We’ll sort you out.
I'm a monthly donor. Can I contribute here?
Yes! Use this fundraiser for a one-time contribution and snag a perk.
Can I increase my monthly donation?
Yes! Bumping up your monthly donation is a fundraiser contribution, earning you the corresponding perk.
About Twitch Streams
Should I contribute during Twitch streams?
Contribute anytime! The fundraiser runs from Feb 2nd to Feb 29th (leap year.) Contributions appear during my Twitch streams, but you may chip in even if I’m offline.
Will my full name show up on stream?
Nope. Only your first name, contribution amount, and optional comments show up. If you want to fully reveal yourself, use Donorbox comments or Twitch chat.
Can I make an anonymous contribution?
Yes. Check the “Make donation anonymous” box on Donorbox. If I’m live on Twitch, only the amount shows.
Will my comments show up on stream?
Yes. If I’m streaming, your comments show live, even for anonymous donations.
Why no green bar to track contributions?
I’m a small business enjoying a right to reasonable privacy (although I guarantee there are no riches in organizing indie events.) This is why we offer perks to make this personally worth your time.
Misc.
Won't some perks hurt your business long-term?
Top-tier perks ($200 or more) are capped. The system removes the capped perk from Donorbox and adds obvious SOLD OUT notices on the fundraiser page.
Can I bypass the cap on a perk by using the "Custom Amount" field?
The perk won’t be delivered if you do this.
Can I bypass a cap on $2k perk by making two $1k donations?
Let’s keep it honest. Engage in this fundraiser in good faith, please.
I just want to give money, no perks!
Really? Sure thing. Use this PayPal link to donate without consuming any perks.
Twitch fundraiser
Witness contributions live on Abner’s stream!
Grab Your Perk
Enter the Matrix
Receive one invitation token to our private chat server. Handmade Cities operates a Matrix server year-round with closed registration. With this solo pass, you have the privilege to join or extend an invitation to someone else.
Keep in mind that our server is designed for conversations with identifiable individuals, and we strictly prohibit anonymous accounts or bots.
Limited-Time Tokens
Invite tokens expire by the end of the year.
Enter the Matrix
Receive two invitation tokens to our private chat server. Handmade Cities operates a Matrix server year-round with closed registration. With this duo pass, you have the privilege to extend invitations to up to two individuals.
Keep in mind our server is designed for conversations with identifiable individuals, and we strictly prohibit anonymous accounts or bots.
Limited-Time Tokens
Invite tokens expire by the end of the year.
Enter the Matrix
Receive five invitation tokens to our private chat server. Handmade Cities operates a Matrix server year-round with closed registration. With this connoisseur pack, you have the privilege to extend invitations to up to five individuals.
Keep in mind our server is designed for conversations with identifiable individuals, and we strictly prohibit anonymous accounts or bots.
Limited-Time Tokens
Invite tokens expire by the end of the year.
Substantial Savings
Enjoy free General Admission (G.A.) tickets for each 2024 conference. Attend online, and gift your ticket if unable to join. This perk offers one online track ticket per conference.
Additional Perks
Chat Connoisseur Pack
Admission Discretion
This perk doesn't guarantee your attendance if, in the organizer's judgment, it poses a legitimate threat — e.g. we find evidence of doxxing, hate speech, or threats of violence.
Talk to Handmade Cities
Join special live streams where Abner designs conference themes and topics. Participate in private chat to influence decisions and even suggest speakers. Your input will make an impact, although final decisions rest with Abner.
Additional Perks
Cyber Adventures
Chat Connoisseur Pack
Admission Discretion
This perk doesn't guarantee that you'll join us if, in the organizer's judgment, it poses a legitimate threat — e.g. we find evidence of doxxing, hate speech, or threats of violence.
Substantial Savings
Receive a free General Admission (G.A.) ticket for each conference in 2024. Can’t make it in person? Gift your ticket and attend virtually instead.
Additional Perks
Hangry Conference Architect
Chat Connoisseur Pack
Admission Discretion
This perk doesn't impose a legal obligation on Handmade Cities to provide entry if, in the organizer's judgment, it poses a legitimate threat — e.g. we find evidence of doxxing, hate speech, or threats of violence.
Permanent Discount Perk
Receive an automatic 10% discount code for every upcoming Handmade conference. Apply the discount to either the physical or online track, and even gift it to someone else. This permanent perk offers one discount code per conference.
Additional Perks
Handmade Cities Explorer
Hangry Conference Architect
Chat Connoisseur Pack
Admission Discretion
This permanent perk doesn't guarantee discounts or free tickets if, in the organizer's judgment, it poses a legitimate threat — e.g. we find evidence of doxxing, hate speech, or threats of violence.
Permanent Discount Perk
Receive an automatic 25% discount code for every upcoming Handmade conference. Apply the discount to either the physical or online track, and even gift it to someone else. This permanent perk offers one discount code per conference.
Additional Perks
Handmade Cities Explorer
Hangry Conference Architect
Chat Connoisseur Pack
Admission Discretion
This permanent perk doesn't guarantee discounts or free tickets if, in the organizer's judgment, it poses a legitimate threat — e.g. we find evidence of doxxing, hate speech, or threats of violence.
Lifetime General Admission
Enjoy an automatic free General Admission (G.A.) ticket for every upcoming Handmade conference, always valid for the physical track. Can’t make it in person? Gift your ticket and attend virtually instead. This lifetime perk kicks in immediately, offering one free G.A. ticket per conference.
Additional Perks
Hangry Conference Architect
Chat Connoisseur Pack
Admission Discretion
This lifetime privilege doesn't impose a legal obligation on Handmade Cities to provide entry if, in the organizer's judgment, it poses a legitimate threat — e.g. we find evidence of doxxing, hate speech, or threats of violence.