What is the Software Freedom Conservancy and why is it critical to the existence of Selenium? Join Karen as she’ll introduce you to the Conservancy, explain its operations, and focus in on its relationship with Selenium and the things they do together. Karen will also talk about longer term organizational issues that Selenium faces and suggest possible ways for Conservancy, Selenium, and the community at large to tackle them together. Karen Sandler – Executive Director, Software Freedom Conservancy

1. Selenium &
Software Freedom Conservancy
Karen M. Sandler
Selenium Conference Austin
April 5, 2017

2. I am
● Executive Director, Conservancy
● Pro bono counsel
● Free software enthusiast
● Cyborg

3. Actually, I have a big heart

4. http://www.acme.com/heartmaker/ayc

6. by Chris Pirazzi

8. Our projects are a part of us

10. 401kcalculator.org (CC BY-SA 2.0)

13. We take care of contracts &
basic legal stuff...

14. ...which can include
license enforcement

16. ...or strengthening non-copyleft

17. We handle donations &
help fundraise.

19. We are asset stewards.

20. We support conferences &
other project activities.

22. We provide mentorship,
advice & guidance.

23. We hire contractors.

24. We officiate community elections.

25. We keep our projects safe.

26. We provide education & advocacy.

27. In the works...
● Website redesign
● Travel stipends for contributors
● Documentation improvement?
● Contractors?

28. ?
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29. 3 million people worldwide
have pacemakers, and each
year 600,000 are implanted.

30. Nicholas Canup (CC BY-SA 2.0)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ncanup/3526550845

31. Conservancy is a 501c3 charity in the US
sfconservancy.org/donate/
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