Five for the Future Handbook

Welcome to the official Five for the Future Handbook!

This guide helps contributors maximize their involvement in the Five for the Future program. It provides context and guidance for those pledging their contributions to WordPress, enhancing their contributor journey. Read on to learn about Five for the Future and discover how you can make an impact.

This handbook is divided into the following sections:

• About Five for the Future
  A detailed explanation of Five for the Future and on what are Five for the Future contributions.
• Organization Guide
  Detailed guide for organizations and organization representatives on how to onboard, and set up their organization for Five for the Future.
  • How Can Organizations Benefit from Five for the Future?
    Learn how participating in Five for the Future can drive growth, innovation, and community engagement for your organization.
  • Onboarding: Organization and Team Setup
    Discover the steps to effectively onboard your organization and set up your team for successful contributions to WordPress.
  • Contribution Best Practices for Organizations
    Explore best practices for company contributions to ensure impactful, sustainable, and rewarding involvement in the WordPress community.
  • Five for the Future FAQ for Organizations
    Find answers to common questions about participating in Five for the Future, tailored specifically for organizations.
  • Pitch Five for the Future to Your Employer
    Step-by-step instructions on how contributors can pitch Five for the Future to their employers, to gain support and sponsorship for contribution time.
• Impactful Projects to Work On
  Find a list of high-impact projects that you can work on to support WordPress in the best possible way.
• Five for the Future Resources
  Some external resources and additional content on Five for the Future.

The following folks contributed to the handbook page: @angelasjin, @estelaris, @enricosorcinelli, @francescodicandia, @harishanker, @kirasong, @kafleg, @matteoenna, @nao, @patricia70 @peiraisotta, @poena.