What started as a small virtual gathering has grown into a global powerhouse for gender-marginalized Rubyists. As our organization has grown over the years, our operational needs have changed, and we are thrilled to announce that...

WNB.rb is now a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization!

...and to celebrate...

We Are Launching Our Nonprofit's First Official Fundraiser!

To keep our programs high-quality and accessible, we rely on the generosity of corporate sponsors and individual donors. Current funding covers our overhead, but to reach the next level, we need your help. Our goal is to raise $30,000 to stabilize our operations and fuel our expansion.

Who We Are

WNB.rb is a virtual community designed specifically for women and non-binary Rubyists. We recognize that while the Ruby community is known for being "nice," representation still lags for gender-marginalized developers. We bridge that gap by providing a dedicated space where technical growth and community support go hand-in-hand.

What Your Donation Supports

We are a community dedicated to elevating women and non-binary developers through three core pillars: growth, advocacy, and connection. Our organization focuses on:

Technical Excellence & Knowledge Sharing: Monthly meetups and weekly book clubs featuring deep dives into the Ruby language, Rails framework, and the broader ecosystem.

Interview Empowerment: Structured interview prep and peer-led mock interviews to ensure our members walk into every room with confidence.

Career Support: A global network of peers and mentors helping each other navigate everything from first jobs to senior leadership roles.

Conference & Public Speaking Support: Dedicated support for CFP (Call for Proposals) drafting, slide deck reviews, and practice sessions to help more women and non-binary speakers take the lead at major tech conferences.

Member-Led Infrastructure: Our digital spaces are managed by the community, for the community. This provides members with hands-on opportunities to gain technical experience, allowing them to directly shape our ecosystem.

Confidence-Building: Our meetups offer a low-stakes, supportive environment where members can practice technical lightning talks and live coding, building the muscle memory of public speaking before they ever hit a major stage.

Intentional Connection: Beyond just networking, we're focused on building a reliable support system that spans careers. Whether it’s through our active Discord, regular meetups, or conference lunches, we believe no one has to navigate the Ruby ecosystem alone.

Radical Inclusivity: By creating a welcoming space, we ensure marginalized Rubyists find the confidence to lead, the resources to thrive, and a lifelong sense of belonging.

Why It Matters

For many of our members, WNB.rb is the first time they’ve been in a technical space where they aren't the "only one." By centering the experiences of women and non-binary engineers, we’re building a more equitable future for the Ruby ecosystem.

Support the Future of Ruby

Whether you are an individual Rubyist who believes in our mission or a company looking to diversify the tech landscape, your donation goes directly toward maintaining the high-impact initiatives that define WNB.rb, and invests in a proven community that is already changing the face of the Ruby ecosystem.

WNB.rb: Our Next Chapter!

Launching our official nonprofit mission for 2026

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