Dear SPEC community,

We have an update on significant changes that are coming that will affect our operations and your support for our projects. Our fiscal host, the Open Collective Foundation (OCF), has announced that it will be dissolving at the end of this year. Consequently, we are required to disable all donations, including recurring ones, starting from tomorrow, March 15th.

We understand the importance of continuity for our active projects and want to assure you that SPEC will continue to process and payout expenses during this transition period. We are committed to maintaining the momentum of our initiatives and ensuring minimal disruption to our activities.

The search for a new fiscal host is underway, and we are exploring all viable options to find a partner that aligns with our values and mission. We will keep you updated on our progress and the outcomes of this transition process.

For more details on the dissolution of OCF and how it will impact collectives, please refer to their official announcement: https://opencollective.com/foundation/updates/announcement-we-are-dissolving-open-collective-foundation-at-the-end-of-this-year.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this period of change. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

Thank you for your commitment to SPEC and our mission to meet people where they are and empowering them to learn skills, build careers, and become leaders of sustainable social impact.

Sincerely,
The SPEC Team