2024.06.05-Transition_to_Apereo_Foundation as_Fiscal_Sponsor/PROPOSAL.md

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README.md

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 👋 Hello Friend!
 
-The "Dat Ecosystem" is a project composed of people interested in things like the [hypercore-protocol](https://hypercore-protocol.org).
+The "Dat Ecosystem" is a project composed of people interested in things like the [hypercore-protocol][1].
 
-We are organized around our [📜 Manifesto](./MANIFESTO.md), check it out if you want to know what, how and why we do things.
+We are organized around our [📜 Manifesto][2], check it out if you want to know what, how and why we do things.
 
-You can meet us at [🗓 Events](https://events.dat.foundation/), in the [💬 Discord Chat](https://discord.gg/QmDUKuubPt), at [👥 Comm-Comm casual meetups](https://comm-comm.datproject.org/) or [💬 Cabal](https://github.com/dat-ecosystem/dat-ecosystem.github.io/blob/main/README.md#connect-to-cabal-with-cli-or-download-cabal-desktop).
+You can meet us at [🗓 Events][3], in the [💬 Discord Chat][4], at [👥 Comm-Comm casual meetups][5] or [💬 Cabal][6].
 
-If you meet us, please be aware that we follow a [📜 Code of Conduct](./code-of-conduct.md).
+If you meet us, please be aware that we follow a [📜 Code of Conduct][7].
 
-We also publish things on our communal [🎥 Youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@DatEcosystem) or our communal [🐦 Twitter Account](https://twitter.com/dat_ecosystem).
+We also publish things on our communal [🎥 Youtube Channel][8] or our communal [🐦 Twitter Account][9].
 
-If you would like to discuss any sensitive matter with the Consortium, please use [our private contact system](https://dat-ecosystem.org/organization).
+If you would like to discuss any sensitive matter with the Consortium, please use [our private contact system][10].
+
+[1]: https://hypercore-protocol.org
+[2]: ./MANIFESTO.md
+[3]: https://events.dat.foundation/ "dat-ecosystem calendar"
+[4]: https://discord.gg/QmDUKuubPt "dat-ecosystem discord server"
+[5]: https://comm-comm.datproject.org/ "dat-ecosystem community calls"
+[6]: https://github.com/dat-ecosystem/dat-ecosystem.github.io/blob/main/README.md#connect-to-cabal-with-cli-or-download-cabal-desktop "dat-ecosystem p2p cabal chat"
+[7]: ./code-of-conduct.md
+[8]: https://www.youtube.com/@DatEcosystem "dat-ecosystem youtube channel"
+[9]: https://twitter.com/dat_ecosystem "dat-ecosystem social media"
+[10]: https://dat-ecosystem.github.io/organization/ "dat-ecosystem private contact system"

code-of-conduct-contact.md

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 # Dat Ecosystem - Reporting Guide
 
-If you believe someone is violating [the code of conduct](./code-of-conduct.md) we ask that you report it to the Dat Ecosystem Consortium
-created an encrypted issue using [our private contact system](https://dat-ecosystem.org/organization).
+If you believe someone is violating [the code of conduct][1] we ask that you report it to the Dat Ecosystem Consortium
+created an encrypted issue using [our private contact system][2].
 
 All reports will be kept confidential. In some cases we may determine that a public statement will need to be made.
 If that's the case, the identities of all victims and reporters will remain confidential unless those individuals instruct us otherwise.
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 If your report concerns a current member of the consortium, you may not feel comfortable sending your report to the committee,
 as all members will see the report.
 
-In that case, you can make a report directly to any or all other workgroup group or consortium members. Their means of contact are listed on the [Manifesto](./MANIFESTO.md).
+In that case, you can make a report directly to any or all other workgroup group or consortium members. Their means of contact are listed on the [Manifesto][3].
 
 The members you contact will respond to the issue, to the best of their ability, in a group excluding the member(s) that the report concerns.
 
 ## Reconsideration
 
 Any of the parties directly involved or affected can request reconsideration of the consortium’s decision.
 
-To make such a request, contact the Consortium using [our private contact system](https://dat-ecosystem.org/organization) with your request and motivation and the consortium will review the case.
+To make such a request, contact the Consortium using [our private contact system][2] with your request and motivation and the consortium will review the case.
+
+
+
+[1]: ./code-of-conduct-contact.md
+[2]: https://dat-ecosystem.github.io/organization/ "dat-ecosystem private contact system"
+[3]: ./MANIFESTO.md

code-of-conduct.md

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 # Dat Ecosystem - Code of Conduct
 
-Like the technical community as a whole, the [Dat Ecosystem](./MANIFESTO.md) is made up of a mixture of professionals and volunteers from all over the world, working on every aspect of the mission - including mentorship, teaching, and connecting people.
+Like the technical community as a whole, the [Dat Ecosystem][1] is made up of a mixture of professionals and volunteers from all over the world, working on every aspect of the mission - including mentorship, teaching, and connecting people.
 
 Diversity is one of our huge strengths, but it can also lead to communication issues and unhappiness. To that end, we have a few ground rules that we ask people to adhere to.
 
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 In addition, violations of this code outside these spaces may affect a person's ability to participate within them.
 
-If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct, we ask that you report it using [our private contact system](https://dat-ecosystem.org/organization).
+If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct, we ask that you report it using [our private contact system][2].
 
-For more details please see our [Reporting Guidelines](./code-of-conduct-contact.md).
+For more details please see our [Reporting Guidelines][3].
 
 - **Be friendly and patient.**
 - **Be welcoming.**
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 - **When we disagree, try to understand why.**
     Disagreements, both social and technical, happen all the time and the Dat Ecosystem is no exception. It is important that we resolve disagreements and differing views constructively. Remember that we’re different. The strength of Dat Ecosystem comes from its varied community, people from a wide range of backgrounds. Different people have different perspectives on issues. Being unable to understand why someone holds a viewpoint doesn’t mean that they’re wrong. Don’t forget that it is human to err and blaming each other doesn’t get us anywhere. Instead, focus on helping to resolve issues and learning from mistakes.
 
-Original text courtesy of the [Speak Up! project](https://web.archive.org/web/20141109123859/http://speakup.io/coc.html).
+Original text courtesy of the [Speak Up! project][4].
+
+[1]: ./MANIFESTO.md
+[2]: https://dat-ecosystem.github.io/organization/ "dat-ecosystem private contact system"
+[3]: ./code-of-conduct-contact.md
+[4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20141109123859/http://speakup.io/coc.html "speakup.io code of conduct"

consortium/decisions/2024.06.05-Transition_to_Apero_Foundation as_Fiscal_Sponsor/PROPOSAL.md

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+# Proposal:
+
+## `Transition to Apereo Foundation as Fiscal Sponsor`
+
+#### Date: 2024.06.05
+
+#### Submitted By: [Alexander Praetorius](https://github.com/serapath)
+
+## Background
+
+The fiscal host, Open Collective Foundation, is undergoing dissolution,
+rendering the Dat Ecosystem Account unable to receive contributions on https://opencollective.com.
+It is imperative that we spend or transfer our remaining funds by the 30th of September 2024.
+For more details regarding the dissolution of Open Collective Foundation,
+please refer to the [official statement](https://blog.opencollective.com/open-collective-official-statement-ocf-dissolution/)
+
+Extensive research into potential alternative 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsors has identified
+the [Apereo Foundation](https://www.apereo.org/) as a candidate aligned with the Dat Ecosystem Manifesto
+and suitable for transition. A meeting with Mr. [Patrick Masson](@massonpj@fosstodon.org), Executive Director of the Apereo Foundation,
+indicated potential interest. Subsequently, we received a questionnaire
+from the Apereo Foundation for the Dat Ecosystem to complete,
+along with an invitation to pose any inquiries of relevance.
+
+### Proposal Details
+
+In accordance with the aforementioned findings and discussions,
+the Dat Ecosystem proposes to transition its fiscal sponsorship to the Apereo Foundation.
+
+#### Key Actions Proposed:
+1. Completion of the [Questionnaire](./questionaire.pdf) provided by the Apereo Foundation for Consortium Member Review.
+2. Submission of Proposed [Answers](./answers.md) to the Apereo Foundation.
+3. Fulfillment of additional conditions stipulated by the Apereo Foundation, including:
+   * Quarterly filing of the specified [form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTMOgmpixxvZ31DCxLVjFXY1UT_HQFwOurGmsdz0IAJoI_Ag/viewform).
+   * Acceptance of the [Apereo Foundation's welcome policy](https://www.apereo.org/about/governance/welcoming-policy-20).
+
+### Proposal Outcome
+The Dat Ecosystem hereby expresses its intent to select the Apereo Foundation as its new Fiscal Sponsor.
+
+### Approval Process
+This proposal will undergo review and approval by the Consortium.
+All members are encouraged to provide feedback and raise any concerns before the final decision is made.
+
+### Conclusion
+The transition to the Apereo Foundation as our new Fiscal Sponsor aligns
+with our [organizational objectives](https://github.com/dat-ecosystem/organization/blob/13eb30bb4270f3c1d10f2bf4e36f01f636c3e90f/MANIFESTO.md) and ensures continuity of financial support.
+
+---
+
+## Update
+
+#### Date: 2025.02.07
+In order to complete the transition to Apereo Foundation as new fiscal sponsor for dat-ecosystem, the following task list will need to be completed
+* [TASKS.md](./TASKS.md)
+
+
+