Hi all,

Over the past two years, you may have noticed a renewed energy around Software Freedom Day and, to a lesser extent, our other Digital Freedom Foundation events. This has been a deliberate effort — one we’re proud of, but we also know it’s just the beginning.

To keep the momentum going (and to grow sustainably), we’re looking for a few extra hands to help with coordination — and possibly to join the board of the Digital Freedom Foundation.

We believe that healthy growth means bringing in new voices regularly. By expanding the board, we:

• Prevent burnout for existing members
• Avoid consolidating too much influence in one place
• Ensure smoother transitions when people eventually step down
• Encourage fresh ideas and perspectives
• Maintain continuity for our community and sponsors
• Build resilience and avoid a situation where things grind to a halt due to lack of volunteers

We’re especially interested in people who are passionate about software freedom, have a global outlook, and are willing to commit some time to helping the movement thrive.

Personally, I’m aiming to reduce my active role by the end of 2025 — but I will only do so if we’ve successfully welcomed and onboarded new board members. So consider this both an open invitation and a gentle call for succession planning.

If you’re curious, interested, or just want to talk more about what it would involve, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to hear from you. You can join us in the Matrix channel - or if you prefer - reply to me privately.

Warm regards,
Jurgen