BEAVERTON, Ore. - TelAve -- The Apereo Foundation, a leading advocate for open source software in education, today announced the launch of its 2024 Friends of Apereo Membership Campaign. This initiative aims to unite 1,000 new individual members in support of open technologies created by and for educators worldwide.

Open source software, characterized by freely available source code and collaborative development, has become increasingly crucial in education. It allows institutions to customize solutions, reduce costs, and foster innovation. The Apereo Foundation stands at the forefront of this movement, hosting a suite of open source projects specifically designed for academic and research institutions and supporting campus open initiatives with a portfolio of professional services.

"Open source is about more than just saving campuses money," said Patrick Masson, Apereo Foundation Executive Director. "It's about driving innovation through collaboration, ensuring equity through access, and empowering institutions by breaking proprietary lock-in, benefiting students, educators, researchers, and institutions alike."

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The 2024 Friends of Apereo campaign invites open source and education advocates to join the Foundation's work to increase awareness and adoption of open source in and for education. Membership represents a pledge, not only financially but to a community–a commitment to open source software in education and establishing the foundation as the premier source for open source solutions in higher education.

Through this campaign, Apereo aims to:

• Advance the development and delivery of open source programs for universities and research institutions
• Strengthen advocacy efforts for open technologies in education
• Support community building and project incubation initiatives
• Raise awareness about the importance of open source in educational policy

"A united, active, and committed membership sends a powerful message to funders, university decision-makers, and technology leaders worldwide," said Jenn Cummings, Apereo's Community & Membership Manager. "It affirms that our work is valuable, relevant, and impactful."

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The Friends of Apereo campaign will run through the end of the year, with the goal of reaching 1,000 new members. Individuals interested in shaping the future of open source in education are encouraged to join.

For more information about the Friends of Apereo campaign or to become a member, visit https://www.apereo.org/join-us/friends-apereo.

About Apereo Foundation

The Apereo Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the development and adoption of open technologies in education. It supports a range of open source projects and initiatives that enhance teaching, learning, and research in academic institutions worldwide.