The Collab Lab is 100% volunteer-driven and *free* for participants. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💪" title="Angespannter Bizeps" aria-label="Emoji: Angespannter Bizeps">

But it does cost money to run. Not a ton of money, but some. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💸" title="Geld mit Flügeln" aria-label="Emoji: Geld mit Flügeln">

If you can, please consider sponsoring us. Thank you! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙏" title="Folded hands" aria-label="Emoji: Folded hands">

https://github.com/sponsors/the-collab-lab

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We’re a 501(c)3 nonprofit, so donations are tax-deductible in the U.S. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏦" title="Bank" aria-label="Emoji: Bank">

We make use of free/freemium tools as much as possible. E.g., we have a free nonprofit plan with @SlackHQ which is super incredibly helpful! We use the free level of @GitHub as well. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤩" title="Vom Star geblendet" aria-label="Emoji: Vom Star geblendet">

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But there is other software that we’re using where we’d be way better off with paid accounts including @1Password & @Netlify. We also use @Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) for single-sign-on, calendaring, etc. and @Zoom_US for our many weekly calls. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎥" title="Filmkamera" aria-label="Emoji: Filmkamera">

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So, yeah, it’s not a ton of money, but it adds up. We have a goal of getting to $256/month in sponsorships, which would cover 100% of our operating costs. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤑" title="Gesicht mit Geld-Mund" aria-label="Emoji: Gesicht mit Geld-Mund">

We’re currently at $80/month, so almost a third of the way there! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥳" title="Partying face" aria-label="Emoji: Partying face">

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If you’re not in a position to sponsor right now, no worries! If you value what we do, consider amplifying this thread so more people see it. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤜" title="Nach rechts zeigende Faust" aria-label="Emoji: Nach rechts zeigende Faust">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤛" title="Nach links zeigende Faust" aria-label="Emoji: Nach links zeigende Faust">

Thank you so much for reading and supporting early-career developers! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz">

https://github.com/sponsors/the-collab-lab

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