When asked how much it cost to put on an event like FreelanceCamp, I decided to share all of the numbers.  Both to satiate your curiosity and to help future volunteers, sponsors and organizers understand the quantity of money that is necessary to put on a well-run, professional event.

Money In

Ticket Sales: 845.00

Sticker Giant: 120.00

Cohere, LLC: 75.00

Digital Gunslingers: 75.00

The Hive: 75.00

Shir Joy Creative (Liz Sunshine): 75.00

Total Income= 1,265.00

Otterbox: $120 In-kind donation of 12 otterboxes and gift cards for the volunteers

Old Town Media: $40 In-kind donation of a boat load of snacks

Money Out

Venue: FREE

Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee, Tea: 672.21

Akinz sunglasses at a HUGE discount: 230.00

Eventbrite Fees: 62.75

PayPal Fees: 36.73

FreelanceCamp Stickers: 82.81

FlipChart, dry erase markers, nametags: 41.74

Plates, cups, bottled water: 36.33

3 Pizzas at After Party: 48.00

Total Expenses: $1,210.57

Difference: + $54.43 (to be applied towards next FreelanceCamp Fort Collins)