> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.collaborativefunding.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.collaborativefunding.org/readme.md).

# Welcome!

## How to run a kick-ass collaborative funding round in 5-steps.

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### This is a guide about the practice of 'collaborative funding' and a five step recipe to getting started with it.

## To navigate this guide

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* Read the[ Introduction](/basics/introduction.md)
* Check out the **table of contents on the left**
* Browse the five steps:
  * [Step 1: Choose your money governance model](/the-5-steps/untitled.md)
  * [Step 2: Invitation & onboarding](/the-5-steps/step-2-invitation-and-onboarding.md)
  * [Step 3: Generating direction with high quality proposals](/the-5-steps/step-3-generating-direction-with-high-quality-proposals.md)
  * [Step 4: Get those proposals funded](/the-5-steps/step-4-get-those-proposals-funded.md)
  * [Step 5: Minimum Viable Accountability](/the-5-steps/step-5-minimum-viable-accountability.md)
* Look out for the **case studies** in orange boxes, with tangible examples

**For a basic introduction to Cobudget** (the tool), check out our other guide,[ Cobudget User Handbook.](https://guide.greaterthan.works)
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## License

This work is licensed under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike.](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)​

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