Contributions are a quick and easy way that members can chip in with a one-time monetary contribution to support Meetups they love.
Great Meetups are made of great members who care about their communities. These members know that organizing a Meetup takes work, and in addition to the planning, scheduling, and coordinating, it also takes money. Whether it’s jerseys for game days, craft supplies for projects, rental fees for equipment, or even just snacks, we know that sometimes it takes stuff in order to make awesome Meetups happen.
We want to make it easy for supportive members to chip in on costs and help make Meetup groups even better.
Chipping in through Contributions is completely optional and voluntary, so free Meetups will remain free to members, and those groups collecting member dues will still collect dues. Please note that unlike member dues, contributions do not renew, and no credit card information is stored.
Please see the following articles for more information.
How do I accept Contributions?
How do I turn Contributions off?
How do I return Contributions?
What do I do with Contributions?
How long do I have to set up my WePay account to accept Contributions?
Are there fees to accept Contributions?
Do I have to pay taxes on Contributions?