Open Policy Alliance Welcomes the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund as New Member

The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is pleased to welcome the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) to the Open Policy Alliance. The Open Policy Alliance (OPA) was started in 2023 to bring together nonprofit Open Source community members to better understand and contribute to the changing landscape of public policy. OSTIF is a nonprofit dedicated to securing Open Source apps. The organization facilitates audits and reviews, making it easier for Open Source projects to improve security. 

The OPA’s goal is to provide a voice for the nonprofit members of the Open Source community in policy discussions through public comment and participation in stakeholder meetings with government staff. OSTIF’s experience in security audits and their efforts to improve Open Source sustainability will bolster the Alliance’s engagement on these key issues and complement the perspectives of the other OPA members, further educating lawmakers about Open Source technology.

Quote from OSTIF:

Joining the Open Policy Alliance enables OSTIF to contribute further to the ecosystem and increase the exposure and education of the general public to open source and its positive mission of global digitalization. We hope that by joining, OSTIF will enhance and further the contributions of OPA to our world. 

– Helen Woeste, OSTIF Communications and Operations Manager

Joining the OPA

OPA membership is open to registered charities, nonprofits, or equivalent organizations. Organizations must be in good standing with a shared interest in information sharing and informing public policy development. Topics of shared interest including Open Source Software, Open Data, Open Education, Open Research and Open Content.

OPA members are expected to adhere to OSI’s code of conduct for mailing lists and events.

You can apply for membership in the OPA on OSI’s website.