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Graphite is 100% built and funded by the community. Your contributions directly help us level up the scope and speed of the project's development. Resources are put towards infrastructure, operational costs, swag to keep contributors happy and motivated, and outreach like exhibiting at conventions and traveling to conferences to foster industry relationships. Hiring full-time developers is the next crucial milestone.
Supporter memberships
Click a membership level below to pay directly by card, no account needed.
A small fee of 3.6% + 30¢ reduces what we receive each month. If convenient, consider instead using GitHub Sponsors for no fees.
⭕ “Quark” »
$5 / month
- Your GitHub profile unlocks a shiny achievement acknowledging your contribution (through GitHub Sponsors only)
➕ “Proton” »
$10 / month
- Get a "Member" role and accompanying gold-colored nametag on Discord
- Plus the lower-tier rewards
⚛️ “Carbon” »
$15 / month
- Your name/handle listed in the end-of-year retrospective blog post thank-you section
- Plus the lower-tier rewards
🧬 “DNA” »
$25 / month
- Your personal name (or handle) on the Graphite website and GitHub readme
- Option to be mailed a personal thank-you card with Graphite stickers (in the US only)
- Plus the lower-tier rewards
🌱 “Organism” »
$50 / month
- Option to be given a public shout-out of appreciation from @GraphiteEditor on your choice of social media sites
- Plus the lower-tier rewards
🌄 “Biosphere” »
$75 / month
- Your personal name (or handle) may be a hyperlink to your personal site or social media profile
- Plus the lower-tier rewards
Corporate sponsorships
Also available to individuals wanting to make a larger impact. Reach out to pay by invoice or ACH to avoid fees, or for a custom arrangement.
🪨 “Charcoal” »
$100 / month
- Your company name may be shown on the Graphite website and GitHub readme starting at this tier level
- Plus the lower-tier rewards for members
🛡️ “Carbide” »
$250 / month
- Your name on the website and readme may be a hyperlink to your company/personal site
- Plus the lower-tier rewards for members
💎 “Diamond” »
$500 / month
- Your name and link on the website and readme may instead be a hyperlinked logo
- Plus the lower-tier rewards for members