Direct Financial Support
This page exists because some people want to support this work in a way that is more direct and more consistent than a program or event makes possible.
That kind of support matters. Not because it is generous, but because it is stabilizing. Knowing what is coming in each month is the difference between doing this work from a place of abundance and doing it from a place of survival. The work is better when it is not contingent on whether enough people signed up for something this quarter.
What this is not
If you have seen the rates on the Pricing Transparency page, you may be wondering why someone charging those rates needs additional financial support.
The answer is straightforward. The advising rates at kimcrayton.com reflect 30 years of expertise, the industries Kim operates in, and a quality over quantity model that limits the number of clients she can work with at any given time. That work is what pays her bills, and it cannot be scaled without compromising what makes it worth what it costs.
This community development work is a separate undertaking. Right now, approximately 80% of it is funded by the advising business. That is not sustainable and it is not the design. Community development work should be sustained by the community it serves. This page exists because that is not yet fully the case, and because the people who understand the value of this work and want it to continue have asked for a direct way to support it.
Why $100 is the floor
When this offering was first created, $100 a month was the number that reflected what was actually needed to sustain the work. That has not changed.
Lower options, like $25 or one-time contributions, were not added. Not because the gesture is not appreciated, but because someone who can only afford $25 a month may not be in a position to provide the kind of consistency and stability this support is designed to create. For those who want to support in other ways, there is an Amazon wishlist and a merch store.
Why three tiers exist
The $250 and $500 options were added because people asked for them. Some people understand the value of this work and want their contribution to reflect that without needing to negotiate it. The tiers make that possible without requiring a conversation.
Choose the amount that is honest for you. No disclosure required. The decision is yours.
Why both Stripe and PayPal are available
Stripe was added because PayPal has a documented history of closing accounts and creating barriers for trans people, including around name changes. Both platforms are offered here because access to this work should not depend on which payment processor someone can use without risk.
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See our Pricing Transparency page for full rate information.