The purpose of this honorarium policy is to outline the guidelines and procedures for providing honorariums to individuals or entities who have contributed their time, expertise, or services to the GitLab Foundation’s initiatives, events, or projects. Please click here to see how how team members should handle honorariums and stipends offered to them.
An honorarium is a nominal payment or token of appreciation given to individuals or organizations as a gesture of recognition for their valuable contributions to the GitLab Foundation.
Honorariums may be offered to individuals or entities who have voluntarily participated in foundation activities, events, or projects and have made a significant contribution to the GitLab Foundation's mission and goals. Specifically:
The honorarium amount will be determined based on the nature of the contribution, the time invested, and the overall impact on the Foundation's objectives. To ensure transparency, the following ranges have been established. An exact amount will be determined by the manager and Director of Operations and based on the information provided in the approval.
| Activity | Amount |
|---|---|
| Focus Group | $50-$100 per person |
| Site Visit | $500-$1,000 |
| Participation in an Event | $200-$500 |
Appropriate amounts should be determined based on geographic market (i.e., lower honorariums in less expensive markets, higher honorariums in more expensive markets).
Other Expenses
In lieu of or in addition to an honorarium, team members may offer to cover costs incurred to host/attend a meeting or event (registration, travel, room rental, meal, translator, etc.). If a team member decides to do this, they should follow the Non-Employee Expense Reimbursement Process.
Honorariums are approved by the appropriate function lead / budget owner. In the rare case in which the honorarium amount exceeds a function leads approval limit, the function lead should follow the below steps: