--- 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 showDate: false showWordCount: false showReadingTime: false layout: single --- {{< lead >}} Help us create a strong and lasting technological foundation for civil society. {{< /lead >}} 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. {{< button href="./positions/" >}} See open positions {{< /button >}} ## 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): {{< button href="https://www.pledge.to/organizations/99-1604946/civil-society-technology-foundation" >}} Donate now to the CSTF {{< /button >}}