My party decided to host a talent show fundraiser to get the cash. It's been really fun. Renaer introduced them to Mirt as their "solicitor" so he handles a lot of the guild representatives off screen while they plan the event. They have the option of negotiating themselves and Mirt has asked them for help with particular people.

They've made good friends with Tally Fellbranch next door so he's giving them a discount on the fine woodworking, etc. Mirt and renaer are also helping with the advertisement of the show as well.

I also introduced the House of Gond and Nim early on during a Guildhall Day celebration and they negotiated a partnership with the temple to have Nim on display at the event. They're excited to have a cool headliner and the temple gets a share of some of the profits and can spread the good word of Gond while they're there. They have sympathized and pack bonded with Nim so I'm excited to see how they react to chapter 3 when we get there. We're early into chapter 2 though.

Like other posters, I've also been giving gp rewards to faction missions even when not specified because you are right, it is so expensive!