Django Software Foundation Hosts Office Hours to Discuss ED Search and Fundraising
The Django Software Foundation (DSF) is actively promoting its weekly office hours as a direct channel for community engagement. These sessions primarily focus on discussing the ongoing search for an Executive Director and efforts to meet the increased 2026 fundraising goal of $500,000 to support the new role. Attendees can directly ask questions about the ED position and learn about corporate sponsorship or donation options. The open office hours welcome all Django community members every Wednesday at 6:00 PM UTC.
- →Participate in DSF Weekly Office Hours
- →Discuss the Django Executive Director Search
- →Support DSF's Fundraising for Executive Director Role
- →General DSF Updates and Community Feedback
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- Participate in DSF Weekly Office Hours
The Django Software Foundation hosts open office hours every Wednesday at 6:00 PM UTC, welcoming any Django community member to drop in without an agenda or invitation. These sessions are attended by DSF Board members, Steering Council members, and other community participants.
- Discuss the Django Executive Director Search
The DSF encourages potential applicants for the recently announced Executive Director position to attend office hours to ask direct questions about the job, expectations for the first year, and the search process. This aims to provide clarity beyond the job posting and help spread the word to suitable candidates.
- Support DSF's Fundraising for Executive Director Role
The Foundation raised its 2026 fundraising goal to $500,000 to support the new Executive Director role, requiring approximately $16,000 per month in additional recurring support. Companies using Django can contribute through corporate sponsorship, direct donations, or GitHub Sponsors, with materials and guidance available during office hours.
- General DSF Updates and Community Feedback
Beyond specific initiatives, office hours cover working group activities, Foundation projects, and general operations, serving as a direct line for feedback to the board before meetings. It is not a channel for debugging code or product marketing; for coding help, the Django Forum is recommended.
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/aug/12/dsf-office-hours/
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