docs/content/github/supporting-the-open-source-community-with-github-sponsors/about-github-sponsors-for-open-source-contributors.md

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About GitHub Sponsors for open source contributors	If you provide value to an open source project, you can become a sponsored contributor to receive payments for your work.	[/articles/about-github-sponsors-for-sponsored-developers /github/supporting-the-open-source-community-with-github-sponsors/about-github-sponsors-for-sponsored-developers]	[{free-pro-team *}]

Joining {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %}

{% data reusables.sponsors.you-can-be-a-sponsored-developer %} For more information, see "Setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} for your user account."

{% data reusables.sponsors.you-can-be-a-sponsored-organization %} For more information, see "Setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} for your organization."

After you join {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %}, you can add a sponsor button to the open source repository you contribute to, to increase the visibility of your {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} profile and other funding platforms. For more information, see "Displaying a sponsor button in your repository."

You can set a goal for your sponsorships. For more information, see "Managing your sponsorship goal."

{% data reusables.sponsors.github-contact-applicants %}

Sponsorship tiers

{% data reusables.sponsors.tier-details %} For more information, see "Setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} for your user account," "Setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} for your organization, and "Changing your sponsorship tiers."

Sponsorship payouts

{% data reusables.sponsors.no-fees %}

{% data reusables.sponsors.payout-info %}

For more information, see "Managing your payouts from {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %}."

Further reading

• "FAQ with the {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} team" on {% data variables.product.prodname_blog %}