Think Tank - Proposal Creation Wizard

The Think Tank is your gateway to proposing new ideas and initiatives for the Hello World Co-Op. This guided wizard walks you through creating well-structured proposals that engage the community.

Accessing Think Tank

1. Log in to helloworlddao.com
2. Navigate to Governance > Think Tank
3. Click Create New Proposal

The Proposal Wizard

The Think Tank wizard guides you through four steps:

Step 1: Proposal Type

Select the category that best fits your proposal:

Category	Use When
Treasury	Requesting funds, budget allocations, or financial decisions
Governance	Proposing rule changes or voting process updates
Operations	Day-to-day operational improvements
Membership	Changes to membership policies or benefits
Strategic	Long-term direction, partnerships, or major initiatives

Step 2: Proposal Details

Fill in the core information:

• Title: A clear, concise summary (max 100 characters)
• Description: Full explanation of your proposal
• Rationale: Why this proposal benefits the co-op
• Implementation: How the proposal would be executed

Writing Effective Proposals

• Be specific about what you're proposing
• Include measurable outcomes when possible
• Address potential concerns proactively
• Keep language accessible to all members

Step 3: Voting Configuration

Configure how voting will work:

• Voting Window: Duration for voting (typically 7-14 days)
• Quorum: Minimum participation required (default: 10% of active members)
• Threshold: Percentage needed to pass (default: simple majority 50%+1)

Step 4: Review & Submit

Before submitting:

1. Review all details for accuracy
2. Preview how your proposal will appear
3. Confirm you understand the proposal cannot be edited once submitted
4. Click Submit Proposal

Draft Proposals

Not ready to submit? Save as draft:

• Click Save as Draft at any step
• Access drafts from My Proposals > Drafts
• Edit and resume whenever you're ready
• Delete drafts you no longer need

After Submission

Once submitted, your proposal enters the queue:

1. Review Period: Brief hold for spam/content check
2. Active: Opens for voting
3. Notification: Members are notified of new proposals
4. Discussion: Community can comment and ask questions

Proposal Guidelines

For the best chance of success:

• Research first: Check if similar proposals exist
• Gather support: Discuss with other members before submitting
• Be responsive: Answer questions during the voting period
• Accept feedback: Consider withdrawing and revising if concerns arise

See Also

• Viewing Proposals - Browse active proposals
• Casting Your Vote - How to vote
• Understanding Results - How outcomes are determined