The WP Community Collective has announced that it has incorporated as a California membership nonprofit for mutual benefit. S\u00e9 Reed, President & CEO of WPCC, shared, \u201cA lot is said about (and to) the #WordPress community. But for the most part, the community has been spoken for and not had a voice of its own. That\u2019s why we founded @thewpcc.\u201d<\/p>\n
The organization is also finalizing its designation as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, a federal classification that defines it as an association with a common business interest. This will provide WPCC with greater flexibility in projects and funding.<\/p>\n
WPCC is also planning to create a charitable nonprofit subsidiary. This subsidiary will focus on supporting important projects like the Accessibility Fellowship and efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the WordPress community.<\/p>\n
Membership in WPCC is now open to individuals with a minimum contribution of $5. Members should adhere to the organization\u2019s Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policy. In addition, WPCC plans to introduce membership tiers for businesses and organizations, along with scholarship memberships, in early 2025. They also launched a dedicated Slack instance for its members.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, the WPCC faced a challenge when its fiscal host, the Open Collective Foundation (OCF), dissolved unexpectedly. As a result, the WPCC had to move its funds to a temporary host. Unfortunately, those funds cannot be used for the new nonprofit structure, but the organization remains focused on moving forward. They are working on new initiatives and building partnerships to expand opportunities for contributors around the world.<\/p>\n