Sponsorship, Not Advertising
We don't run ads on our site. We never will. But we do believe in sponsorship — and there's a meaningful difference.
What Sponsorship Means Here
Our Stewardship plans are built around organizations that invest in the platform because they believe in what it does. They pay for infrastructure, support, and development — and in return they get real tools for real work. That relationship is sponsorship in a very real sense: people and organizations putting resources behind something they value.
Sometimes that looks like a business choosing a Stewardship plan because the platform serves their members well. Sometimes it looks like an organization that wants to support the mission directly — a group that sees what we're building and wants to help it grow, not because they expect something in return, but because they believe it matters.
We're happy to accept sponsors. Genuinely happy. And we're direct about the terms.
What Sponsorship Doesn't Buy
No Favoritism
Sponsors don't get preferential treatment in how the platform works. Every group, every member, every organizer operates on the same playing field. Financial support doesn't move anyone to the front of the line.
No Special Treatment
You can't buy influence over platform decisions, feature priorities, or how other groups experience the service. Sponsorship supports the mission — it doesn't redirect it.
No Compromised Integrity
Our commitment to privacy, fair pricing, and people-first design isn't negotiable. No amount of financial support changes how we handle data, communicate with members, or make platform decisions.
No Hidden Arrangements
If someone sponsors us, everyone knows it. We don't do quiet deals or behind-the-scenes influence. Transparency isn't a talking point — it's how we operate.
Why This Matters
Most platforms blur the line between sponsorship and advertising until there's no line left. A "sponsored post" becomes an ad. A "partner" gets access others don't. A "supporter" gets to shape the product for their benefit.
We think that's broken. Sponsorship should mean believing in something enough to support it — and trusting that your support makes the whole thing stronger, not just your corner of it.
If you're an organization that shares this view and wants to support what we're building, we'd love to hear from you. Start with our Stewardship plans or read about how we price.