[W]e decided to create a field guide to share what we’ve learned about what really sustains a project: its governance.

The guide is part of The Tech We Want initiative, our ongoing conversation about how to create digital tools that are simple, long-lasting, and genuinely useful as a counterpoint to the overengineered stacks of Big Tech companies. Sustaining projects is a challenge for small and non-profit tech builders, especially those like us who build with the community. That's why we decided to create a field guide to share what we've learned about what really sustains a project: its governance. The main message is simple: clear governance helps enable meaningful community participation, although there is no one-size-fits-all approach.