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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 27, 2011.

A Design Poll and a Transparent Budget

Update #4 · May 24, 2011 · comment

Hi Beto supporters!

This Friday at midday marks the end of our adventures with Kickstarter, and if you happen to follow me on other outlets (Twitter, Facebook, or on my newsletter), I apologize for sending you multiple messages about the final push. But I did want to share a couple things with you.

First, help me decide which burrito recipe card design I will produce and send to anyone who pledges $10 or more. Vote here: http://polldaddy.com/poll/5071577/

Next, I wanted to be transparent about the money we've raised so far. We've nearly tripled our original pledge goal (wow!), which means we can work with a local printer to support a community business and an environmentally-friendly and custom process. Here's a rough budget based on estimates I've received:

~$4000 and up – printing, packaging and shipping for 500 books (I'm meeting with a printer Tuesday to get more concrete numbers)
~150 – ISBN & barcode application
~300-400 – other pledge rewards, packaging, shipping
~410-510 – Kickstarter/Amazon fees of 8-10%

Total raised so far: $5097
Total costs: 4860 - 5060

As you can see, we've done very well, but every little bit still counts! Extra copies of the book will be sold later to offset any additional costs, and remember 50% of post-Kickstarter sales will be going toward research into drug and alcohol treatment at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Immense thank you's to all who have pledged and shared our project. This is the most important project I've done all year and I truly appreciate it. Please consider sharing Beto's Burrito one final time before Friday.

Thank you all again for your support,
Cassie

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    0 backers

    A big thank you from Dad & me for supporting our project!

  • Pledge $5 or more

    27 backers

    All of the above + an ebook version of Beto's Burrito (for ipad, nook, etc.)

  • Pledge $10 or more

    6 backers

    All of the above + a kid-friendly burrito recipe postcard (a fun design of a recipe that you can make with a child)

  • Pledge $25 or more

    75 backers

    All of the above + a copy of the book

  • Pledge $35 or more

    27 backers

    All of the above + a personalized inscription in your book to your kid of choice (or anyone)

  • Pledge $75 or more

    13 backers Limited (37 of 50 left)

    All of the above + a signed, limited edition 11x17 print of your choice

  • Pledge $150 or more

    4 backers

    All of the above + 1 adult-sized and 1 kid-sized Beto-themed aprons

  • Pledge $250 or more

    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    All of the above + a handmade plush toy popsicle with wings (disclaimer: it only flies if you throw it!)

  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)

    Beto Dream package: all of the above + an in-person or Skype reading of Beto's Burrito to a classroom, birthday party, your family at your kitchen table, the little ones at bedtime – whoever & whenever! + recipe cards for the audience