The Carpentries (a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives) is a project supporting communities of instructors and lessons (Software Carpentry & Data Carpentry) within the project who share a mission to teach foundational computational and data science skills to researcher communities. The project does this through an open and inclusive model of instructor preparation and shared lesson development to bring high-quality peer instruction where it is needed. Supporting this projects helps provide support and infrastructure for the continued growth and development of computational research skills in underrepresented and underserved communities around the world.
$120 - Can help one learner attend a two day-workshop
$200 - Can help support a month of our online video conferencing subscription
$1,000 - Can cover the cost of training and mentoring a new instructor in our community
$2,500 - Can help an instructor from our community to travel to our annual CarpentryCon event.
$5,000 - Can help an underrepresented community receive instructor training for 6 new instructors
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FAQ
Is my donation and credit card info secure?
Is my donation tax deductible?
How do I know that my donation was made successfully?
Do I get a receipt?
Is my donation private?
Yes, the security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, and we will only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, we are a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives, which is a public 501c3 organization recognized by the IRS. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permissible by law.
How do I know that my donation was made successfully?
You will receive an emailed receipt immediately after your donation is submitted and your credit card is processed. Your donation will also show up on your bank or card statement within 1-3 business days.
Do I get a receipt?
Yes, a receipt is sent to your email inbox once your donation is processed. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent an individual receipt each period when your donation is processed.
Is my donation private?
We will not share or sell a donor's personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.