Collectives

Thinking of starting a project? Get legal status and receive, send, and manage your money transparently on Open Collective

There are thousands of different collectives currently growing on Open Collective.

Setting up a collective can be a great way for a group of people to work together on a shared goal or interest.

We help you to build all sorts of initiatives that make a difference. That might involve running a community kitchen or a mutual aid group, helping people in your neighborhood, or building resilience around your open-source software project.

Establish the backbones for your next meetup group, union, climate activist collective, or political movement.

On Open Collective you can:

• Get started without the paperwork

• Raise money and accept contributions without setting up a bank account

• Pay bills and expenses quickly and simply

• Provide transparent budgeting for your community

• Meet and connect with other collectives.

No need to incorporate, hire a lawyer and accountant, or define organizational roles!

Find out more

Whether you’re launching or building your collective, these pages can help you navigate the Open Collective platform.

Setting Up

Create a user account before you do anything else.

Create a Collective

Name your collective and add it to our platform.

Add your Team Members

If you’ve got people helping you, here’s how to give them access.

Select a Fiscal Host

Your Fiscal Host will grant you legal status and take care of your money. Find the right one for you.

Managing Collective Funds

Your Collective’s budget is open and transparent, so everyone can see what’s happening.

Raise Money

Bring in money for your cause, from donations to sales and more.

Pay Expenses

Pay and keep track of new expense claims

Spreading the Word

Let people know what your collective is doing, and build your audience.

Create Events

Sell tickets and bring your community together.

Connect your social media

Show people where to find your social accounts.