Description
The first Taoyuan WordPress Meetup to secure at least one sponsor, reducing the burden of venue fees and minimum spending requirements. This milestone was a critical step toward achieving financial sustainability for non-commercial, open-source-focused meetups.
Date: May 5, 2021
Venue: MOS Burger
Duration: Evening dinner meetup
Format: Casual dinner gathering with WordPress discussions.
Sponsorship: Secured sponsorship to partially cover venue fees and equipment costs (e.g., projector).
Significance
Addressed challenges unique to open-source meetups: balancing free or low-cost participation with sustainable financial planning.
Initiated a three-month effort to develop a stable sponsorship model to cover venue fees and essential equipment costs for recurring events.
Highlighted the need for a sustainable structure, directly influencing the decision to apply as an organizer for WordCamp Asia 2024 in Taiwan.
Special Characteristics
Successfully integrated sponsorship into meetup planning for the first time, setting a precedent for future financial strategies.
Paved the way for a financially stable and scalable framework for future meetups.
Description
The first Taoyuan WordPress Meetup to secure at least one sponsor, reducing the burden of venue fees and minimum spending requirements. This milestone was a critical step toward achieving financial sustainability for non-commercial, open-source-focused meetups.
Significance
Special Characteristics