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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · 1d

We loved seeing OSC board member Duane O'Brien take part in the All Things Open panel, "Beyond the Bottom Line: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem"!

Replay is now available: opensource.org/blog/state-o...

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · 28d

And if you will be there too, drop by table #52 and say hi!

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · 28d

Open Source Collective is a proud sponsor the All Things Open 2025 conference, taking place from October 12th to 14th. For our hosted collectives, we have a limited number of discounted tickets available. If you’re interested, please contact us at [email protected].

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Jun 12

Check out a recent episode of the @sustainoss.bsky.social podcast with @richlitt.bsky.social , featuring Ben and @andrewnez.bsky.social , as they discuss ecosyste.ms, a project using open source metadata to help guide funding across entire ecosystems.

Listen here: podcast.sustainoss.org/270

ecosyste.ms | Tools and datasets to support, sustain, and secure critical digital infrastructure.

Tools and datasets to support, sustain, and secure critical digital infrastructure.

Ecosyste.ms

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SustainOSS @sustainoss.bsky.social · May 23

Ben (www.linkedin.com/in/benjamuk/) and Andrew (nesbitt.io) join host Richard (‪@richlitt.bsky.social‬) to explore ecosyste.ms, a project using open source metadata to guide funding and support key projects with smart, ecosystem-aware algorithms.

Listen at 🎙️ podcast.sustainoss.org/270

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Hackygolucky @tracy.bsky.social · Apr 24

Getting money -to- the folks building in the Open landscape is not a solved problem...and much thanks to @andrewnez.bsky.social, Ben Nickolls, and @oscollective.org to keep pushing on solving the hard, unglamorous problems that move us ever closer!

Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Apr 8

So far, we’ve distributed 375 payments to 136 projects – over 80% of the funds already in the hands of maintainers. We’re aiming to distribute the rest this month, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Learn more and get involved: blog.ecosyste.ms/2025/04/04/e...

Ecosystem Funds is Generally Available

Today Open Source Collective and ecosyste.ms are launching Funds supporting 291 Open Source Ecosystems. Unsurprisingly, we call them Ecosystem Funds.

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Chad Whitacre @chadwhitacre.com · Apr 24

icymi— @oscollective.org and ecosyste.ms have shipped a new way to easily fund thousands of Open Source projects at once: Ecosystem Funds.

blog.ecosyste.ms/2025/04/04/e...

Ecosystem Funds is Generally Available

Today Open Source Collective and ecosyste.ms are launching Funds supporting 291 Open Source Ecosystems. Unsurprisingly, we call them Ecosystem Funds.

blog.ecosyste.ms

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Apr 14

Applications are open until 28th of April. Learn more and apply: forms.gle/YEy1tbY3U9cr...

Senior Operations Manager

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates within ±5 hours of EST) Reports To: Executive Director Salary Range: $95,000 – $120,000 USD annually Type: Full-time, Remote Applications are open until…

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Apr 14

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 open to candidates within 5 hours of EST.

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Apr 14

🌱 We’re hiring! 🌱 Open Source Collective is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead financial operations, support, and internal workflows. More in thread.

Senior Operations Manager

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates within ±5 hours of EST) Reports To: Executive Director Salary Range: $95,000 – $120,000 USD annually Type: Full-time, Remote Applications are open until…

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Apr 8

So far, we’ve distributed 375 payments to 136 projects – over 80% of the funds already in the hands of maintainers. We’re aiming to distribute the rest this month, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Learn more and get involved: blog.ecosyste.ms/2025/04/04/e...

Ecosystem Funds is Generally Available

Today Open Source Collective and ecosyste.ms are launching Funds supporting 291 Open Source Ecosystems. Unsurprisingly, we call them Ecosystem Funds.

blog.ecosyste.ms

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Apr 8

You sponsor, and we take care of the rest, distributing funds to the right maintainers automatically, transparently, and equitably.

Ecosystem Funds is Generally Available

Today Open Source Collective and ecosyste.ms are launching Funds supporting 291 Open Source Ecosystems. Unsurprisingly, we call them Ecosystem Funds.

blog.ecosyste.ms

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Apr 8

We’re excited to announce Ecosystem Funds (funds.ecosyste.ms ), a partnership between Open Source Collective and ecosyste.ms, now open to the public. This initiative is transforming how we fund the dependencies we all rely on by making it easy to support the open source tech you depend on. 🧵

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Mar 11

The OSC team is at FOSS Backstage, and it’s been an amazing time! If you’re here for the last day of the main conference, come say hi — we’d love to connect before it wraps up!

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Mar 4

✨We're hiring!✨ OSC seeks a Director of Public Policy & Programs to help shape open source sustainability. Ideal candidates have expertise in os policy, strategic initiatives, $1M+ budgets, and U.S. nonprofit operations. Remote within 6 hours of EST. Apply by 17th March! Learn more:

Open Source Collective is looking for a Director of Public Policy and Programs - Open Source Collective

Open Source Collective seeks someone with a deep understanding of open source sustainability and related policy, with experience working in a US-based non-profit, to become our Director of Public…

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Feb 14

More info on this offer: https://buff.ly/3X2SfN1, or email us if you have any questions!

Learn more about FOSS Backstage, happening 10-11 March, in Berlin: https://buff.ly/3X1FVNc and over at @foss-backstage.de !

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Feb 14

Are you a maintainer of an OSC-hosted collective? Want to attend FOSS Backstage 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 🧵👇.

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Feb 1

Session overview: https://buff.ly/3Efrtuy

FOSDEM 2025 - Open source funding: you’re doing it wrong

After a decade saying we need to support our digital infrastructure, are we any closer to doing so?

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Feb 1

Heading to #FOSDEM this weekend? Catch 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

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Jan 27

🚀 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

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Jan 23

Join the SustainOSS Virtual Forum Thu, 13 March, 2025 to explore challenges in managing open source projects, program offices, and policy networks. Come share experiences and engage in respectful discussions to envision collective goals for supporting open source ecosystems.

SustainOSS Virtual Forum - Open Collective

A virtual three-hour event bringing together developers, researchers, and policy makers

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Dec 11

This week, in partnership with ecosyste.ms, we announced a new way to fund the software we all depend upon. Find out more at https://buff.ly/4gaMAMo

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Nov 21

🚀 We are excited to announce that Open Source Collective is an Ecosystem Partner of the new GitHub Secure Open Source Fund! ✨We are proud to help improve open source security and to collaborate with other industry leaders to make an impact.

Announcing GitHub Secure Open Source Fund: Help secure the open source ecosystem for everyone

Applications for the new GitHub Secure Open Source Fund are now open! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until they close on January 7 at 11:59 pm PT. Programming and funding will begin…

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Open Source Collective @oscollective.org · Mar 1

OSC is proud to support FOSS Backstage 2024, a conference fostering collaboration in the open-source community.
Join the hybrid conference on March 4th-5th in Berlin or online. OSC-hosted projects can get ticket costs reimbursed. Learn more here. opencollective.com/opensource/u...

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