Building the Fundraising Engine
A talk on building sustainable fundraising for the GNOME Foundation — strategies, community engagement, and donor relations
Talk Summary
Building the fundraising engine for the GNOME Foundation — exploring how community-driven organizations can build sustainable funding through campaigns, donor relations, and community engagement.
Topics Discussed
- Sustainable fundraising strategies for open source foundations
- Community engagement as a driver of donations
- Donor relations and long-term financial health
- The role of the board in organizational sustainability
Notes
Delivered at GUADEC 2026, the GNOME project’s annual conference.