How Communities Share Costs
Village pricing makes it affordable for everyone. Here's how communities organize payments.
The Village Advantage
Unlike per-seat pricing that charges each member separately, Village offers one flat subscription for your entire community. This means you can organize cost-sharing however works best for your group.
How It Works
One person in your community becomes the "Treasurer" who manages the Village subscription. The Treasurer pays the monthly fee and coordinates contributions from other members.
This approach keeps things simple: one payment to Village, flexible contribution collection within your community.
Common Approaches
Equal Split
- Divide monthly cost by active members
- Collect via bank transfer, PayPal, or cash
- Annual collection often easier than monthly
Tiered Contributions
- Core members pay more, casual less
- Accommodates different ability to pay
- Families may count as one unit
Sponsored
- One or few members cover the cost
- Common for family or small groups
- Gift to the community
Existing Dues
- Add to existing club/organization fees
- Simplifies collection
- Great for established groups
Example Calculation
Neighborhood Association (50 members)
Monthly subscription: €10
Per member: €10 ÷ 50 = €0.20/month
Annual per member: €2.40/year
→ Collect €2.50 annually from each member
Most communities find annual collection easier than monthly. Round up slightly to cover any shortfalls.
Collection Tools
You can collect contributions using whatever works for your community:
- Bank Transfer — Direct to treasurer's account
- PayPal/Venmo — Easy for small amounts
- Cash — At community events
- Existing systems — Add to club dues, HOA fees, etc.