Dear Community, I'll be honest - I have a tingling sensation in my stomach when I talk about fundraising. With so much going on in the world this year, how do we ask our community for monetary contributions when they have given us so much? Here's what I have learned: * Fundraising helps us reach as many people, in as many parts of the world, as possible. * A constant stream of funding will help us support our mission, and offer opportunities for local community building. * Fundraising is a contribution pathway for those who may not have *time* to donate to our community, but who want to contribute in some way.
We announced our fundraising goal <https://carpentries.org/blog/2020/11/a-call-to-action-donate-to-the-carpentries/> two days ago. *We are endeavoring to raise $30,000 USD in individual contributions by December 31, 2020. *To date, we have already received 16 contributions totaling $2,180. *I am humbled by your generosity*. Learn more about our call to action by visiting our fundraising campaign page <https://carpentries.wedid.it/campaigns/8261>, and consider making a contribution in whatever amount you can. *Fundraising Campaign Page: **https://carpentries.wedid.it/campaigns/8261* Lastly, look out for a few resources that you can use to get involved and help us spread the word. They will be coming soon! Thank you Carpentries community. In service, Kari L. Jordan Executive Director ------------------------------------------ This list is for the purpose of general discussion about The Carpentries including community activities, upcoming events, and announcements. Some other lists you may also be interested in include discuss-hpc, discuss-r, and our local groups. Visit https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/ to learn more. All activity on this and other Carpentries spaces should abide by The Carpentries Code of Conduct found here: https://docs.carpentries.org/topic_folders/policies/code-of-conduct.html The Carpentries: discuss Permalink: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/T1a38f807707665dc-M8bcb21e67b1f6ece117139e3 Delivery options: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/subscription
