I belong to 3 guilds. Like in Goldilocks, they are small, medium, and large in size. They all pay for their space, varying amounts of course, and they handle charity projects in different ways, with varying levels of organization and control. In all 3 guilds, members are encouraged to bring in completed quilts or tops that they have made for charity. The large guild, as you would expect, has the most money for speakers, but the medium guild also brings in some good ones, just not as often, and the small guild does not have paid speakers, but occasionally finds someone in the community who will speak to us. I suspect that you will get all sorts of answers to your questions, but remember that what is right for one guild may not be right for another, especially if they are different in size.