Organization for Transformative Works raises $314,539.76 in October drive

2026-10-17 · GoKawiil brief, based on reporting by archiveofourown.org (Organization For Transformative Works) · Read the original →

GoKawiil Brief

The Organization for Transformative Works, which runs Archive of Our Own, closed its October Membership Drive having raised $314,539.76. The nonprofit said 7,623 donors became or renewed members, surpassing its goal of 5,000 members.

Why It Matters

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The funds and membership numbers help sustain AO3's infrastructure and legal advocacy work, which depend heavily on donor support rather than advertising or subscriptions. Exceeding the membership target suggests continued community engagement with the fan-fiction archive's nonprofit model.

Key Takeaways

OTW raised $314,539.76 during its October Membership Drive.
7,623 donors took up or renewed membership, beating the 5,000-member goal.
OTW operates Archive of Our Own and relies on donor-funded membership drives.

Source: archiveofourown.org — Organization For Transformative Works, 2026-10-17

Published there as: “Archive of Our Own”

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