The Drupal Association is responsible for the massive infrastructure that keeps the Drupal ecosystem moving forward. From protecting and upgrading Drupal.org to coordinating global events, managing community programs, and providing resources to our vital Security Team, our work requires reliable funding.
Acquia’s Fair Trade Initiative changes the paradigm by embedding funding directly into the transactional deal flow of the new Acquia Partner Program. When an Acquia partner closes an eligible Drupal deal, 2% of that transaction is automatically directed to the Drupal Association to support our core mission. This ensures a sustainable model that aligns Drupal’s commercial growth with continued investment in its underlying infrastructure.
What makes this model truly exceptional is how it aligns incentives across the board:
- Funded Completely by Acquia: The 2% contribution is funded entirely out of Acquia’s margin. It costs the end-customer nothing extra, and it does not reduce partner revenue or incentives.
- Partners Earn Capital Contribution Credit: The funding is publicly tracked and credited in the partner's name within the Acquia Partner Portal. This financial support directly counts toward the partner’s standing in the Drupal Association’s Certified Partner Program.
- Predictable Scaling for Drupal: As the Drupal economy grows and partners close more business, funding for the Drupal Association automatically scales alongside it.
We want to extend a massive #DrupalThanks to Acquia for their visionary leadership, and to all the Acquia partners who are now automatically driving the future of the Drupal project with every deal they close.
Together, we aren't just building digital experiences; we are building a sustainable, open web for everyone.