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| 4 | +title: "Invest in the Future of Scientific Open Source" |
| 5 | +author_profile: false |
| 6 | +published: true |
| 7 | +site-map: true |
| 8 | +permalink: /ways-to-give.html |
| 9 | +header: |
| 10 | + overlay_color: "#33205c" |
| 11 | + overlay_filter: 0.3 |
| 12 | +--- |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +<div class="content padding" markdown="1"> |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +By supporting pyOpenSci, you are directly investing in the sustainability of the |
| 17 | +open-source Python ecosystem that modern businesses, universities, and |
| 18 | +researchers rely on. A healthy, diverse open-source community is critical to |
| 19 | +ensuring the long-term health and accessibility of the fundamental tools that |
| 20 | +enable productivity and innovation at scale. |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +Whether you are a company looking to align your brand with industry leaders, or |
| 23 | +an individual funder passionate about open science, we offer clear pathways for |
| 24 | +you to support our mission. |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +<figure class="full"> |
| 27 | + <picture> |
| 28 | + <source srcset="/images/people/scipy-sprint-2026.webp" type="image/webp"> |
| 29 | + <img src="/images/people/scipy-sprint-2026.png" alt="A group of contributors sitting at a table at a pyOpenSci sprint working on their laptops and talking to each other."> |
| 30 | + </picture> |
| 31 | +</figure> |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +## For companies: corporate sponsorship |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +By sponsoring pyOpenSci, your company directly expands high-impact, expert-led |
| 36 | +training programs that build a stronger pipeline of diverse talent in the |
| 37 | +scientific open-source space. Your support enables us to deliver rigorously |
| 38 | +reviewed educational resources, ultimately fostering a more resilient and |
| 39 | +informed ecosystem that scales scientific discovery. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +### Benefits of contributing |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +<ul class="benefits-list"> |
| 44 | + <li> |
| 45 | + <i class="fa-solid fa-seedling" aria-hidden="true"></i> |
| 46 | + <strong>Long-term impact.</strong> |
| 47 | + Open source development and the critical infrastructure it supports are |
| 48 | + rapidly evolving due to the impacts of generative AI. pyOpenSci is uniquely |
| 49 | + positioned to address these challenges, and our sponsors will be at the |
| 50 | + forefront of this evolution, directly supporting a mission that shapes the |
| 51 | + future of open source tools. |
| 52 | + </li> |
| 53 | + <li> |
| 54 | + <i class="fa-solid fa-bullhorn" aria-hidden="true"></i> |
| 55 | + <strong>Brand awareness.</strong> |
| 56 | + Your brand will benefit from multi-channel promotion integrated directly into |
| 57 | + our evolving content strategy, which spans our primary website, |
| 58 | + organizational and personal social platforms, dedicated mailing lists, and |
| 59 | + an upcoming asynchronous course platform tailored for universities. |
| 60 | + </li> |
| 61 | + <li> |
| 62 | + <i class="fa-solid fa-people-arrows" aria-hidden="true"></i> |
| 63 | + <strong>Target audience.</strong> |
| 64 | + Expose your brand to practitioners who don't just use tools—they have high |
| 65 | + visibility to those who develop them, teach them, and shape how research |
| 66 | + communities adopt new workflows. |
| 67 | + </li> |
| 68 | +</ul> |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +Sponsorship funds directly support our mission to make scientific Python more |
| 71 | +accessible. From special programs to scholarships, your sustained support |
| 72 | +ensures our scientific infrastructure remains a crucial, valuable resource. |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +### Example sponsorship tiers |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +Tiers vary by organization; the table below illustrates how support can align |
| 77 | +with different goals. Contact us to design a package that fits your team. |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +| Tier | Example focus | Example visibility & benefits | |
| 80 | +| --- | --- | --- | |
| 81 | +| **Ecosystem catalyst** | Companies ready to lead in supporting open source research software | Premier placement across channels; tailored activations such as mentored sprints and dedicated office hours; strategic collaboration with pyOpenSci leadership | |
| 82 | +| **Momentum driver** | Teams growing their scientific Python footprint | Sustained visibility on the website and in mailings; alignment with webinars and community programs; connection to our cross-disciplinary network | |
| 83 | +| **Foundation builder** | Organizations beginning to invest in open science education | Recognition alongside training and course materials; support for scholarships and learner access; pathway to deeper partnership | |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +<a href="mailto:media@pyopensci.org?subject=pyOpenSci%20corporate%20sponsorship%20inquiry" |
| 86 | + class="btn btn--info btn--large">Inquire to learn more</a> |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +</div> |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +{% comment %} |
| 91 | +<div class="pyos-section purple" markdown="1"> |
| 92 | +<div class="content padding-wide" markdown="1"> |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +### A learner perspective |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +<div class="highlight-quote-split" markdown="0"> |
| 97 | +<figure class="highlight-quote-split__photo"> |
| 98 | + <img src="/images/people/leah-wasser/headshot.jpg" width="180" height="180" loading="lazy" alt="Portrait placeholder for the learner testimonial; replace with the contributor photo when available."> |
| 99 | +</figure> |
| 100 | +{% include pyos-blockquote.html quote="Absolutely honored to have had the opportunity to contribute to the amazing pyOpenSci open-source project at my first-ever #PyConUS24 back in May! 🙌 As a total newbie, I was blown away by how warm and welcoming the pyOpenSci team was—they made diving into my first open-source contribution so much less intimidating (even if it was just documentation)! 😅 It's been an incredible experience to see firsthand how collaboration can drive innovation in the Python community, and I'm excited to keep learning and contributing." author="Brianne Wilhelmi" event="Software Engineer" class="highlight purple wide highlight-quote--split" %} |
| 101 | +</div> |
| 102 | +</div> |
| 103 | +</div> |
| 104 | +{% endcomment %} |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +<div class="pyos-section" markdown="1"> |
| 107 | +<div class="content padding" markdown="1"> |
| 108 | + |
| 109 | +## For funders & community: direct donations |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | +The scientific research community is experiencing unparalleled challenges. From |
| 112 | +shifting federal and grant funding to the rise of generative AI, the need to |
| 113 | +support science and the tools that drive innovation at scale has never been |
| 114 | +greater. |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +Every donation—whether a one-time gift or a recurring contribution—directly |
| 117 | +empowers the individuals and structures propelling open science forward. |
| 118 | + |
| 119 | +### What your investment enables |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +<ul class="benefits-list"> |
| 122 | + <li> |
| 123 | + <i class="fa-solid fa-gears" aria-hidden="true"></i> |
| 124 | + <strong>Sustaining core operations.</strong> |
| 125 | + Your funding directly supports our infrastructure, community support, and |
| 126 | + the leadership required to run our programs. |
| 127 | + </li> |
| 128 | + <li> |
| 129 | + <i class="fa-solid fa-hand-holding-heart" aria-hidden="true"></i> |
| 130 | + <strong>Rewarding volunteer contributions.</strong> |
| 131 | + We provide volunteer stipends that keep our vital open-source software peer |
| 132 | + review running. |
| 133 | + </li> |
| 134 | + <li> |
| 135 | + <i class="fa-solid fa-book-open" aria-hidden="true"></i> |
| 136 | + <strong>Developing trusted training materials.</strong> |
| 137 | + We build rigorously reviewed tutorials and training materials that support |
| 138 | + better software development. |
| 139 | + </li> |
| 140 | + <li> |
| 141 | + <i class="fa-solid fa-universal-access" aria-hidden="true"></i> |
| 142 | + <strong>Expanding access.</strong> |
| 143 | + Your donations fund scholarships to our asynchronous courses, expanding |
| 144 | + access to world-class education while sustaining pyOpenSci's mission. |
| 145 | + </li> |
| 146 | +</ul> |
| 147 | + |
| 148 | +<a href="https://give.communityin.org/pyopensci_2024" |
| 149 | + class="btn btn--info btn--large">Donate today</a> |
| 150 | + |
| 151 | +</div> |
| 152 | +</div> |
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