Communications Guidance for Grantees

The GitLab Foundation is here to support grantees in publicizing their grants and the work they are performing throughout the duration of the grant and beyond.

Communications Resources

The following guidelines are provided to grantees and partners of the GitLab Foundation to support consistent and appropriate use of the Foundation’s brand in grant-related deliverables, promotional materials, and other public communications.

In general, we ask that grantees and partners share communications materials related to funded work with the Foundation in advance. However, prior approval is not required when:

1. The GitLab Foundation logo is used solely to acknowledge funding support (e.g., on websites, printed materials, or digital content).
2. The Foundation is described using the approved messaging provided below.
3. Referencing the Foundation’s website or public handbook.
4. Discussing the funded work or program in general terms

General Information on GitLab Foundation

• Mission Statement: Our mission is to improve people’s lifetime earnings through access to opportunities.
• Vision Statement: Our vision is a world in which one million more people can afford a better life.
• About GitLab Foundation: The GitLab Foundation is supporting people to grow their lifetime earnings through education, training, access to employment, and systems change on a global scale. Our vision is of a world in which one million more people can afford a better life. The GitLab Foundation is an independent private foundation, associated with GitLab, Inc. Gitlabfoundation.org

Logo and Branding

Grantees are encouraged to use GitLab Foundation logos whenever useful in publications or communications related to the grant. Logos may be listed on marketing documents and website to advertise grantee’s association with the GitLab Foundation.

Whenever possible, grantees should use the full color, horizontal version of the GitLab Foundation logo. This is our preferred way to be recognized.

Please refer to us as ‘the GitLab Foundation’ rather than just ‘GitLab Foundation’ and use the “About” language above to describe us.  Please see more information about our logos and branding in our style guide, where brand assets can be downloaded.

Social Media

The GitLab Foundation has several social media handles you can use to promote the grant announcement. Please note that we primarily use LinkedIn. Feel free to tag us, and please provide us with your own social media handles so that we can support you.