Since we became our own non-profit in 2019, we relied on membership dollars to support and help us grow. As our organization has evolved, we realize that we need a broader base of sustainable support than just a membership fee from a limited number of people.
Our stakeholders are our strongest supporters, both financially and through their volunteerism and participation. They have made our community stronger and more impactful. Now, we want to expand participation by creating more ways for people to contribute and participate. The stakeholder term is less about exclusivity and more about engaged supporters. To further emphasize this, we have now set our membership fee at $0.