Sponsor Events

How to Sponsor an Event through Crowdfunding

You can sponsor events and meetups, and the associated activities that you want to support.

Before you begin, ensure you have the following ready:

• For organizational donations: Your organization’s logo file (JPG, PNG, or SVG, max 2 MB).

• For invoice payments: account and routing numbers, if applicable.

To Sponsor an Event:

**** 1. Sign in to Crowdfunding. ****

2. Navigate to the Events tab and select “Sponsor” on the event you wish to support. The New Donation form will appear.

3. Choose your donor type:

• Select either “Individual” or “Organization”.

• If you select Organization, you can add, edit, or delete an organization anytime.

1. Enter your sponsorship amount:

   • In the “I want to give” field, type your desired dollar amount or select a predefined sponsorship option.

   • Note: “One-time” donation frequency is enabled by default.

5. Select your payment method:

• Credit or Debit Card: Add or edit your card details as needed, then click “Submit.”

• Invoice: Available only for organizations making a one-time donation. Request an invoice from the Linux Foundation. If you have a purchase order (PO) number, enter it; otherwise, contact your Linux Foundation administrator to request one. The finance team can assist with other payment methods, such as checks.

6. Review your donation summary in the “Review Donation” section to confirm all details and amounts.

1. Agree to the terms and conditions by selecting the checkbox.

2. Click “Submit Sponsorship” to complete your donation.