GitHub launches new initiative to support non-profit organizations

According to the GitHub blog, GitHub has announced a new initiative to help nonprofits gain easier access to technology resources and discounts. Known as GitHub for Nonprofits, the initiative provides verified nonprofits with free access to GitHub Team plans or a 25% discount on GitHub Enterprise Cloud plans.

Empowering Nonprofits Through Technology

As technology continues to play a critical role in advancing nonprofit missions, GitHub has observed a significant increase in the number of nonprofit organizations leveraging its platform. The new initiative is designed to streamline the process for nonprofits to adopt GitHub tools, strengthening their ability to drive social impact and progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Eligible nonprofit organizations include 501(c)(3) or equivalent nonprofit organizations, non-governmental organizations, non-academic organizations, non-commercial organizations, non-political organizations, and organizations without religious affiliation. The GitHub Portal for Nonprofits offers a seamless signup process where exclusive discounts are automatically applied to verified organizations’ accounts.

Enhanced Visibility and Collaboration

GitHub offers several key benefits to nonprofits, including the ability to manage projects more effectively, increase visibility, and connect with the broader open source community. By hosting projects on GitHub, nonprofits can reach a wider audience, share code libraries, publish research, and showcase success stories. This increased visibility can lead to additional support from donors, volunteers, and partners.

GitHub’s platform also fosters collaboration with one of the largest open source communities in the world. Nonprofits can leverage this community to solve complex problems, attract volunteers, and access a wealth of resources and expertise.

Testimonials from Nonprofit Leaders

The plan has already received positive feedback from nonprofit leaders. UNHCR’s US-based Seema Iyer highlights how GitHub has amplified the critical needs of forcibly displaced people, while Charity: Water’s Christa Stelzmuller highlights how GitHub has been instrumental in developing new algorithms for impact reporting.

Sandino Scheidegger of Switzerland for Social Income highlights the power of uniting developers around the world to turn open source technology into a force for good and effectively fight poverty through joint coding efforts.

For more information, visit the GitHub blog.

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