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RIGHT TO RENT COLLABORATIVE

Vacation rental advocacy well-funded.

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OUR MISSION

Providing associations with the capital they need to advocate for policy solutions that strengthen the short-term rental industry.

What we Fund

Startup Acceleration

Financial resources of up to $20,000 once per lifetime of the organization.

Right to Rent

Regional fundraising programs that further common-sense policy initiatives.

Capacity Building

Hiring, training, event hosting, and technology, up to $50,000 per year.

Other Special Projects

PR campaigns, legal fee support, and other special projects.

Reasons to join

 

Streamline your annual investment in protecting our industry

Allocate known resources to a centralized funding source for state and local associations seeking advocacy support.

Showcase your commitment to industry integrity and longevity

Grassroots advocacy is critical to the future of the vacation rental industry, but it only works when it’s well-funded. Showcase your Collaborative membership badge to earn the trust and respect of your owners and demonstrate your commitment to their future success.

Change the game with a unified approach – better together

Be at the forefront of this industry-changing movement. Members of the Collaborative vote to elect the Board of Directors annually and may serve as an Advisor. Advisors participate in selecting advocacy fund recipients throughout the year.

TYPES OF Collaborative Members

 

Property Managers

Guarantee the longevity of our industry and your ability to build a thriving business.

Individual Donors

Gracious individual donors – including property owners – who want to maximize their investments.

Vendors and Corporate Donors

Innovative software companie, OTAs, and service providers with vested interest in industry viability and growth.

In-Kind Donors

Industry associations, property managers, and software providers who can provide services and other support to further the cause.

OUR FOUNDATION

 

Founding

2024: The Right to Rent Collaborative is established by industry leaders to address the need for unified advocacy.

Incorporation

2024: The Right to Rent Collaborative partners with Rent Responsibly for association management support.

Fundraising

2025: New donation programs are launched, we are grateful for support from VRMA Advocacy Fund, Inhabit, and Hostfully.

Grant Distribution

2025: Grant applications are opened to local advocacy organizations as funds become available.

Where The Funds Go

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Funding local advocacy efforts

The majority of funding will go directly to association grants, Right to Rent program funding, and other special projects.
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Operational Costs

A minor portion of funds raised will support the management of Right to Rent Collaborative, including marketing, coordination, and other administrative costs.

Our Board of Directors

 

Julie Marks, President

Julie Marks is the Founder and Executive Director of the Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance (VTSTRA)–a nonpartisan grassroots advocacy association for the vacation rental community of Vermont.

As an independent short-term rental host, Julie has been advocating for homeowners’ right to short-term rent since unreasonable regulations first threatened her livelihood in 2019. Since founding VTSTRA in 2021, Julie has become nationally known as a leader in grassroots organizing for the vacation rental industry and has served on the VRMA Government Affairs Committee since 2022.

When she’s not testifying before the Legislature or cleaning toilets, Julie can be found in one of her three gardens or on a tropical beach escaping Vermont winters.

Julie holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science and a Master’s in Environmental Health. She lives in the woods of Jericho, Vermont with her husband, Kris.

Scott Leggat, Vice-President

Scott Leggat has immersed himself in the vacation rental industry for the past 26 years. During most of that time he has managed some of the largest vacation rental companies on the Outer Banks of North Carolina – one of the most renowned vacation rental home markets in the country.

Scott has participated in almost every aspect of our industry including as a vacation homeowner, vacation manager and operator, and as technology leader and supplier. Scott currently serves as Inhabit IQ’s Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy.

Amber Knight, Treasurer

Amber has over 15 years of experience in the vacation rental industry. From scaling technical solutions, building and leading teams, and creating success for vacation rental owners and managers globally, Amber has had a hand in every aspect of the industry.

Margot Lee Schmorak, Secretary

Margot is CEO and Co-Founder of Hostfully, a company providing leading software for the vacation and short term rental industry.

Named “Industry Pioneer” by Short Term Rentalz in 2023, Margot is active in the industry, speaking at major industry events, including Phocuswright, VRMA, and ExpoRV.

Hostfully is a leading software provider in the short term rental industry. The company is known for its outstanding software platform, partnerships with leading OTAs Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, as well as its customer care, and company culture.

Margot holds an MBA from University of Michigan – Ross School of Business and a BA from Vassar College. She is a mom to three great kids and lives in San Francisco with them and her husband Ari.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

 

  • Proof of incorporation as a 501(c)6

  • Three responsible contacts

  • Aligned mission with Collaborative

  • Detailed strategic plan & proposed annual budget

  • Reason for funding request & expected impact

  • Previous annual reports (if not applying for startup funds)

  • Agreement to report impact of funding on set timeline

For R2R Fund Distribution

  • Must meet requirement of member PMs participating in the R2R Program

 

GET INVOLVED
Apply for Funding

Submit your organization’s proposal for advocacy funding (coming soon). We support initiatives that align with our mission to strengthen the short-term rental industry.

Become a Partner

Join our membership network of industry leaders and policymakers. Together, we can create a more robust and fair short-term rental ecosystem.

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