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• Post #752095

  This week, in partnership with https://ecosyste.ms, we announced a new way to fund the software we all depend upon. Find out more at https://funds.ecosyste.ms

• Post #752093

  🚀 In 2024, Open Source Collective passed an important milestone. Since our founding, we've accepted over 50 million dollars for our hosted open source projects. Read more about the growth we've seen in incoming and outgoing funds over the past few years. https://buff.ly/4aBHkzm

• Post #752092

  Heading to #FOSDEM this weekend? Catch https://ecosyste.ms + OSC's talk, "Open source funding: you’re doing it wrong" on Sunday at 16:30 CET in Room K.3.601. Can't be there in person? Stream it live here: https://buff.ly/4hFvw1o

• Post #752091

  Are you a maintainer of an OSC-hosted collective? Want to attend @FOSSBackstage next month, but your project can't cover the ticket cost? We can help! Get in touch by 27 of February if you'd like to attend virtually or in person. Learn more in 🧵👇.

• Post #752090

  ✨We're hiring!✨ Open Source Collective is growing and we’re looking for a Director of Public Policy & Programs to drive the future of open source sustainability. We welcome applicants with expertise in open source sustainability and policy, experience managing multi-year strategic initiatives w/ $1M+ budgets, and knowledge of operating a US-based nonprofit. This is a remote role open to candidates within 6 hours of EST. Applications open until 17th of March. Learn more: https://b...

• Post #752089

  Big news for the open source community! We’re excited to announce Ecosystem Funds, a partnership between Open Source Collective and https://ecosyste.ms, now open to the public. This initiative is transforming how we fund the dependencies we all rely on. Ecosystems Funds (https://funds.ecosyste.ms/) makes it easy to support the open source tech you depend on. 🧵

• Post #752088

  🌱 We’re hiring! 🌱 OSC is looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead financial operations, support, and internal workflows. We welcome applicants with experience in operations, finance, or systems-focused roles, a track record of managing operational tools and internal databases, and a knack for streamlining complex processes with clarity and care. This is a remote role within 5 hours of EST. Applications open until 28th of April. Learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/y9Pe1BELMeJqgaR69

• Post #752087

  Check out a recent episode of the @sustainoss podcast with @richlitt featuring @benjam and @andrewnez as they discuss https://Ecosyste.ms, a project using open source metadata to help guide funding across entire ecosystems. Listen here: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/270

• Post #752086

  We are proud sponsors of All Things Open 2025, taking place from October 12th to 14th in downtown Raleigh. For our hosted collectives, a limited number of discounted tickets are available. If you’re interested, please contact us at hello@oscollective.org. And if you will be there, drop by table #52 and say hi! https://2025.allthingsopen.org/

• Post #752085

  How can open source projects share what help they need, beyond code? And how do helpers find those needs? Tomorrow (Tues the 23), we’re hosting a call with Open Source Wishlist’s @sunnydeveloper to hear how they’re making community needs visible and accessible. Join us! 📆 Tuesday, Dec 23 ⏰ 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm UTC/10:30pm IST RSVP here to receive the link: https://opencollective.com/opensource/events/open-source-spotlight-open-source-wishlist-39d54691

• Post #752084

  Heading to #FOSDEM this weekend? Us too! If you see us around, say hi 👋

• Post #752083

  RE: https://floss.social/@FOSSBackstage/116000741452711855 Can't wait for FOSS Backstage!

• Post #752082

  Hi all. Here is a link to an update sent to all contributors and admins of OSC regarding our Know Your Customer (KYC) policy and how we used (past tense) Persona. https://opencollective.com/opensource/updates/on-kyc-checks-and-persona

• Post #742564

  There’s been alot of chat about mesh networks lately, so we thought it’d be nice to sit down with @meshtastic and learn more. Curious? Come hang out! Thurs, Feb 19 | 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm GMT (Need another timezone? https://everytimezone.com/s/06dff4af) RSVP for link: https://opencollective.com/opensource/events/intro-to-meshtastic-b23970f0