Support Austin LangChain AIMUG

Help us build Austin's premier AI middleware community! Your support keeps our events free, content accessible, and community thriving.

We are organized as a public good, dedicated to bringing AI middleware skills into the communities we serve.

🌟 New: Monthly Membership Program​

After 18 months of community-driven growth, we're launching monthly memberships to ensure AIMUG's sustainable future.

By the numbers:

• 🎯 1,281 community members
• 📅 40+ events hosted since October 2023
• 🚀 18 months of consistent growth

Be a Founding Member! Help us transition from event-by-event funding to predictable monthly support. After 18 months of growth, help us scale sustainably.

🇺🇸 Our Goal: 25 Founding Members by July 4th - Making AIMUG an Independent, Sustainable Organization 🎯​

Help us achieve community independence by Independence Day!

Current: Building toward independence - Every founding member brings us closer to organizational freedom and sustainability.

🇺🇸 What Community Independence Looks Like​

When we reach 25 founding members by Independence Day, AIMUG becomes truly independent and self-sustaining:

• 🏛️ Organizational Freedom - No reliance on external funding cycles or grant applications
• 📅 Consistent Programming - Guaranteed monthly events, workshops, and educational content
• 🎯 Community-Driven Decisions - Members shape our direction, not external sponsors
• 🚀 Sustainable Growth - Reinvest surplus into better venues, equipment, and opportunities
• 💪 Resilient Future - Weather economic changes while continuing to serve our community
• 🎓 Educational Excellence - Fund advanced workshops, bring in expert speakers, and expand learning resources

Independence means we answer only to our community - exactly as it should be.

Why Monthly Support?​

• 🎯 Predictable planning - We can commit to regular venues, speakers, and tools
• 🍕 Better events - Guaranteed pizza, professional streaming, quality AV
• 🚀 Community growth - Invest in workshops, educational content, and member perks
• 💝 Exclusive benefits - Early access, special Discord roles, supporter office hours

Every dollar maps to a real line item on AIMUG's monthly budget, so you always know where your support lands.

💝 Prefer a One-Time Gift?​

Not ready for monthly? You can still make a huge impact with a one-time donation!

🏢 Corporate Sponsorship​

Sponsorship Tiers​

These are our standard tiers - custom sponsorship packages available to meet your specific needs.

🌟 Presenting Sponsor - $500/month​

• Logo placement on all event materials and website
• Speaking opportunity at monthly showcase
• Social media mentions across all platforms
• Newsletter feature in monthly community updates
• Co-branded content opportunities

🎯 Event Sponsor - $200/event​

• Logo display at sponsored event
• Social media recognition for event support
• Newsletter mention in event recap
• Networking opportunities with attendees

🤝 Community Sponsor - $100/month​

• Website listing on sponsors page
• Newsletter mentions in community updates
• Discord sponsor channel access
• Early access to event announcements

Don't see a tier that fits? Contact us to discuss custom sponsorship packages tailored to your organization's goals and budget.

Partnership Opportunities​

In-Kind Support​

We welcome non-financial partnerships:

• Venue space for events and workshops
• Equipment loans (AV gear, laptops, etc.)
• Food and beverage donations
• Software licenses and API credits
• Speaker travel support

Strategic Partnerships​

• Co-Branded Events - Joint workshops and educational sessions
• Trade Show Partnerships - Joint booth presence at industry events
• Educational Collaborations - University partnerships and student mentorship

Current Sponsors​

We're grateful for the support of our amazing sponsors:

🤖 Always Cool AI - Founding Technology Partner​

🚀 LangChain AI - Technology Partner​

🏛️ Center for Government and Civic Service - Venue and Educational Partner​

The CGCS provides us with wonderful event space in exchange for the value we bring to their students and our volunteer efforts mentoring and supporting their staff.

📊 Where Your Money Goes​

Budget Breakdown​

• 40% - Event costs (venue, food, AV equipment)
• 25% - Technology infrastructure (hosting, APIs, tools)
• 20% - Equipment purchases and maintenance
• 10% - Marketing and community outreach
• 5% - Administrative costs

Monthly Goal: $500 (Building toward independence)​

Progress: 60% funded - Help us achieve organizational independence by July 4th! 🇺🇸

Recent Achievements​

• Upgraded to professional streaming equipment
• Launched weekly office hours program
• Expanded to hybrid in-person/virtual events
• Created comprehensive educational content library

🤝 Get Involved Beyond Donations​

Volunteer Opportunities​

• Join our volunteer team for hands-on event support
• AV team, setup crew, and food coordination roles available

Speaking & Content​

• Present at our monthly showcases
• Lead workshops and lightning talks
• Contribute to our documentation and tutorials

Community Building​

• Join our Discord server
• Attend weekly office hours (Tuesdays @ 5 PM CT)
• Help mentor new community members

📞 Contact Us​

Sponsorship Inquiries​

Ready to partner with AIMUG? We'd love to discuss how we can work together!

• Email: [email protected]
• Discord: Join our Discord server and message the organizers
• Office Hours: Tuesdays @ 5 PM CT - drop by to chat in person

Questions About Donations​

• Discord: #general channel in our Discord server
• Office Hours: Tuesdays @ 5 PM CT

Thank You! 🙏​

Your support—whether financial, in-kind, or through volunteering—makes AIMUG possible. Together, we're building Austin's most vibrant AI middleware community and advancing the field through education, collaboration, and innovation.

Ready to support us? Choose your preferred method above and join us in shaping the future of AI in Austin!

Austin LangChain AIMUG is a community-driven organization dedicated to advancing AI middleware technologies and fostering collaboration among practitioners, developers, and enthusiasts.