About the opportunity
The Nonprofit Open Source Partnership helps tech nonprofits convert existing software into public open-source tools, create comprehensive documentation, or contribute to existing open-source projects. Participating nonprofits receive a dedicated team of student developers and guidance from Bloomberg volunteers to advance their open-source technical goals at zero cost.
Funding and benefits
- Dedicated team of 8 vetted and trained college student volunteer developers for 16 weeks (roughly 800 total hours of technical work).
- Weekly check-ins and structured technical, project management, and coaching support from Develop for Good.
- Open-source best-practices guidance from CodeDay.
- Weekly mentorship from experienced Bloomberg employee volunteers.
- Finished output that is publicly accessible, licensed, and documented for organizational use at no cost.
Who can apply?
- Must be a tech nonprofit with a tool or project ready to open source, or an existing open-source project needing contribution support.
- Must designate a point-of-contact at the nonprofit who can commit 2 to 3 hours per week for 16 weeks for check-ins, feedback, and collaboration.
Required documents
- Completed online application form.
When to apply
- September 9, 2026: Nonprofit applications close.
- October 2, 2026: Selected nonprofits notified.
- October 25, 2026: Program kickoff.
- February 20, 2027: Final delivery.
How to apply
- Submit the online application form via the official Airtable application link prior to the deadline on September 9, 2026.
Additional information
- Participating nonprofits serve as the founding cohort in this partnership and will help shape the program's future structure.
- For inquiries, applicants can contact Michael Gabrielle, Nonprofit Partnerships Manager at Develop for Good.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Tech-focused nonprofits with a clear need to open-source an existing software tool.
- Organizations that can dedicate a point-of-contact for 2-3 hours weekly for 16 weeks.
- Nonprofits looking for structured technical support and mentorship from industry professionals.
What should you think carefully about?
- The program requires a 16-week commitment, which may be a significant time investment for small teams.
- Selected organizations will serve as a founding cohort, meaning they may need to provide feedback to help shape the program's future.
- Applicants must ensure their project is ready for open-source contribution by the October kickoff.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This partnership is ideal for organizations aiming to increase the accessibility and sustainability of their digital tools without the overhead costs of hiring additional developers.
Our take
Tech nonprofits ready to commit to a 16-week collaborative development cycle should apply to leverage this free, high-value technical mentorship and development resource.
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