Hi folks --apologies for the re-send: it appears that the attachments caused the original message to bounce.
We declined this opportunity (we don't have sponsorship funds), but are sharing with you as this may be of interest to ComDev/ALC Chapters, M&P, or Conferences. Their original message and follow up response are below. Best, Sally - - - Vice President Sponsor Relations The Apache Software Foundation Tel +1 617 921 8656 | s...@apache.org <mailto:sk%40apache.org> ----- Original message ----- From: Diti Vasisht <ditivasi...@gmail.com> To: Sally Khudairi <s...@apache.org> Cc: sponsors...@apache.org Subject: Re: Sponsorship Opportunity for FOSS Hack 2025 Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 21:41 Dear Sally, Thank you for getting back to us and for your thoughtful response. We completely understand and respect the constraints of being an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization. We truly appreciate your offer to forward our query to the community and conferences teams. Any form of participation or collaboration from Apache, such as speakers, mentors, or workshops, would be invaluable for our event. Please let us know if there’s any additional information we can provide to facilitate this process. Once again, thank you for your time and consideration. Wishing you and the Apache team the very best! Warm regards, Diti Vasisht Outreach Head The FOSS Club On Wed, 22 Jan 2025, 7:57 am Sally Khudairi, <s...@apache.org> wrote: > __ > Hello Diti and Team FOSS Club --thank you for your message. > > As an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization, we do > not have budget for sponsoring events. > > I will be happy to forward your query to our community and conferences teams > in the event that there may be participation interest from their side. > > Wishing you the best, > Sally > > - - - > Vice President Sponsor Relations > The Apache Software Foundation > > Tel +1 617 921 8656 | s...@apache.org <mailto:sk%40apache.org> > > On Mon, Jan 20, 2025, at 03:20, Diti Vasisht wrote: >> Dear Apache Software Foundation, >> >> I hope this email finds you well. My name is Diti, and I am a member of The >> FOSS Club, a vibrant and expanding open-source community with over 800 >> passionate members. Our mission is to support developers, tech enthusiasts, >> and innovators in their journeys while contributing to the open-source >> ecosystem. >> >> We are thrilled to announce our flagship event, *FOSS Hack 2025*, which will >> be held on *February 22nd and 23rd, 2025*. This 36-hour national-level >> hackathon, organized in collaboration with FOSS United, will bring together >> participants from across the country to collaborate, innovate, and create >> impactful projects. >> >> We are reaching out to explore potential sponsorship opportunities with your >> esteemed organization. Partnering with us would provide: >> >> • *Brand Visibility*: Prominent placement of your logo on event materials, >> our website, and social media platforms. >> • *Community Engagement*: Access to a diverse and talented pool of >> developers and tech enthusiasts. >> • *Networking Opportunities*: The chance to connect with participants who >> are shaping the future of technology. >> • *Recognition*: Acknowledgment as a key supporter of the open-source >> community. >> To help you better understand the opportunities available, we’ve attached a >> document detailing the sponsorship packages we offer, along with an event >> itinerary. We believe this partnership can be mutually beneficial and are >> eager to collaborate with you to make FOSS Hack 2025 a grand success. >> >> Please let us know if you would be interested in exploring this opportunity >> further. We would be delighted to schedule a call or meeting at your >> convenience. >> >> Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility >> of working together. >> >> >> >> Warm regards, >> The FOSS Club >> Outreach Head >> The FOSS Club >> 8368672472 >> >> >> >> *Attachments:* >> • FOSS HACK 2k25 Itinerary.pdf >> • FOSSHacks2025_sponsorship_tiers.pdf >
