The secret here is that fundraising is a JOB and not a volunteer function.
Working with these companies is a JOB.
Sadly, even when these companies want to write us a check, we historically haven't made that easy. Even setting up a meeting is a multi-week scheduling pain.
My goal is to hire an Executive Director for the DSF. Then, I want these companies to pay up. https://fosstodon.org/@carlton/113628848430194440