Your support is vital to the success of KDE. There are many ways to get involved and make a difference, whether as an individual or a company. You can contribute by writing software, promoting the KDE desktop and applications, and supporting the community. Organizations encourage their employees to work with KDE community members on KDE projects, donate infrastructure, and provide support to users of KDE products.

And of course, many individuals choose to support KDE by becoming supporting members of KDE e.V. through financial contributions.

**Why should you support KDE e.V. financially?**

As a Supporting Member, you play a vital role in the success of the KDE project. Your membership helps KDE e.V. meet its financial goals as a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting KDE. By supporting KDE e.V., you directly contribute to the KDE project, ensuring its continued growth and success.

Your recurring donations directly contribute to the growth and sustainability of KDE. Here's how your support helps:

* You fund the development of KDE software and community initiatives.
* You support events such as the KDE developer sprints; Akademy, KDE's annual global meeting; QA meetings; scientific research; and KDE's participation in trade shows and events.
* You ensure the smooth operation of KDE's infrastructure, enabling collaboration and innovation within the community.

**Why should you become a Supporting Member?**

When you become a Supporting Member of KDE e.V., you not only provide us with financial support, but you also get exclusive access to:

* Exciting KDE news, updates, and announcements, innovative projects, and community-driven initiatives.
* Attend the KDE e.V. general meetings, where you can keep up to date with the latest happenings within KDE e.V.
* Participate in discussions, idea exchange sessions, and collaborate on innovative projects.

To become a Supporting Member, select the *Supporting Membership* option and set your recurring donation amount in the box on the right-hand side of this page. We accept various payment methods to make the process easy and convenient for you.