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title: Contribute
summary: "Join us in building a strong technical foundation for civil society. Learn how you can contribute through donations, volunteering, and community engagement."
date: 2025-01-15
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Help us create a strong and lasting technological foundation for civil society.
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The Civil Society Technology Foundation is a community-driven, non-profit organization that relies on the support of individuals and organizations who share our vision of digital self-determination and independent technology.

## Volunteer opportunities

The CSTF is actively seeking volunteers to help us with a variety of tasks, including:

- Board membership
- Community organizing
- Technical development
- Educational outreach
- Fundraising and marketing
- Strategic planning
- ... and more!

You can see a description of all of the [open positions](./positions/) we are currently recruiting for.

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See open positions
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## Direct funding

We welcome donations of all sizes to support our mission.

CSTF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and your contributions are tax-deductible.

Donate via [our Pledge page](https://www.pledge.to/organizations/99-1604946/civil-society-technology-foundation):

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Donate now to the CSTF
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