{"id":49933,"date":"2024-05-31T05:56:42","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/five-for-the-future\/?post_type=handbook&p=49933"},"modified":"2024-09-11T19:59:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:59:31","slug":"organization-pledge-guide","status":"publish","type":"handbook","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/five-for-the-future\/handbook\/organization-pledge-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Organization Pledge Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that you are ready to join the Five for the Future program, this guide will serve as your comprehensive resource for navigating the opportunities within the WordPress community and making meaningful contributions that resonate with your organization\u2019s goals. It is structured to facilitate a smooth onboarding of your team into the WordPress open-source contribution environment. We will walk you through understanding the project\u2019s landscape, setting your organization up for success, and utilizing essential resources for effective contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five First Steps for Five for the Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first, to effectively contribute to the WordPress community through the Five for the Future program, it\u2019s important for your team to get off to a good start. Below are the initial steps for engaging actively and contributing meaningfully right from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Embrace the Project Philosophy and Community Etiquette<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Understand the Benefits of Contributing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Get Onboarded<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Start Contributing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Scale Up Your Contributions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    If you\u2019re already familiar with this guide and are looking for an answer to a specific question, you might want to jump to the FAQ section<\/a> or drop us an email<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Understanding Project Philosophy and Community Etiquette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As a new contributor to the WordPress community through the Five for the Future program, it\u2019s important to grasp the project\u2019s underlying philosophy and adhere to the community\u2019s etiquette. This knowledge will guide your interactions and help you make meaningful contributions that align with the community\u2019s goals and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Here\u2019s a list of resources that provide insights into the project philosophy and outline the expected community etiquette:<\/p>\n\n\n\n