Platform Campaign
PROJECT
Part of: FundOSS
Fiscal Host: Open Source Collective
Raising funds to complete the development of the new FundOSS platform.
About
FundOSS is an innovative funding campaign designed to empower the open source ecosystem by leveraging Quadratic Funding. By amplifying smaller community contributions, FundOSS ensures that funding is distributed equitably, enabling a diverse range of open source initiatives to grow and create lasting impact.
This campaign seeks to raise funds to complete the development of the FundOSS platform, creating a sustainable, community-driven solution for funding open source projects worldwide.
Key Features of FundOSS
Quadratic Funding Matching Algorithm
FundOSS utilizes a Quadratic Funding model to allocate matching funds. This model amplifies smaller donations, allowing projects with more unique contributors to receive a larger share of the matching pool. This democratic approach ensures that smaller contributions have a meaningful impact and promotes broader community participation.
Crowdfunded Matching Pool
FundOSS raises a matching pool prior to each funding round, which is then distributed to participating projects using the quadratic funding model. Both organizations and individual contributors can donate to this pool, ensuring a diverse and equitable source of matching funds.
Focus on Open Source Projects
The primary focus of FundOSS is to support open source projects, particularly those in the Open Collective ecosystem. By empowering contributors and organizations working on critical tools and infrastructure, FundOSS helps sustain the broader open source community.
Integration with Open Collective and GitHub
FundOSS simplifies onboarding for projects by automatically populating project pages using Open Collective and GitHub APIs. This streamlined approach reduces barriers to entry and ensures transparency.
Update Since the Last Round
In 2021, FundOSS launched a successful pilot in collaboration with Gitcoin and Open Source Collective, raising nearly $95,000 for 55 open source projects. The pilot revealed the transformative potential of Quadratic Funding while highlighting areas for improvement.
The revitalized platform will focus on:
- Addressing scalability challenges
- Enhancing user engagement
- Broadening campaign sustainability
Goals of the Platform Campaign
This campaign aims to:
- Complete Platform Development: Finalize essential features, including improved UX, fiat payment integration, and tools to highlight less-visible projects, ensuring that every project has a fair chance to succeed.
- Empower Open Source Ecosystems: Organize tailored funding rounds to address the unique needs of specific ecosystems, including climate tech, education, arts and culture, civic tech, and underserved regions.
- Expand Community Engagement: Enhance participation by leveraging outreach strategies like webinars, social media campaigns, and partnerships with community leaders, fostering inclusivity and broader reach.
- Grow Matching Pools: Diversify and expand funding sources by engaging organizations and communities across both web2 and web3 ecosystems, ensuring a sustainable and diverse matching pool for funding rounds.
Why Contribute to FundOSS?
By contributing to FundOSS, you’re directly supporting the creation of a community-driven platform that empowers open source projects. Whether you're a developer, donor, or advocate, your contribution ensures that:
- Critical open source tools and infrastructure receive sustainable funding.
- Smaller contributions have a powerful, outsized impact through matching.
- A diverse range of global contributors can participate in shaping the future of technology.
Together, we can build a platform that ensures open source innovation thrives for years to come.
Proof of Impact
During its pilot, FundOSS raised nearly $95,000, demonstrating the significant impact of small contributions. For instance, some $1 donations were matched with up to $150. These results prove the transformative potential of the FundOSS platform.
Call to Action
Join the movement to revolutionize open source funding. Contribute to the FundOSS Platform Campaign today and help us build the future of funding for the projects that matter most.
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