As we celebrate the holiday season and prepare to welcome a new year, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible support of our VATSIM community. Since launching Donate to VATSIM in early 2023, your contributions have made a world of difference. Here’s an update on where we stand and how you can help us continue to soar into 2025 and beyond.
A Season to Celebrate Stability
Running VATSIM costs approximately $1,800 per month on average. Thanks to your generosity, VATSIM is currently in a stable financial position, with operating reserves to cover at least 12 months of operation. This stability has been a gift to the network, allowing us to restore vital services and explore exciting opportunities to improve your experience. But as we look to the future, we rely on your continued support—especially through recurring donations, which are essential to sustaining the network year-round.
The Gift of Giving Back
The holidays are a time of giving, and every donation—big or small—makes a significant impact on VATSIM’s future. Your support helps us: * Enhance server performance and reliability for smoother flights. * Restore and expand tools and services for our global community. * Plan for a brighter future of virtual aviation. If you already have a recurring donation set up, please take a moment to ensure your payment details are up to date. Many lapsed donations are due to changes in financial account information that haven’t been updated on our donation site.
How You Can Help
- One-Time Donations: Start at just $5 USD and help strengthen VATSIM’s foundation.
- Recurring Donations: Provide long-term support and help secure VATSIM’s future for years to come.
Thank You and Happy Holidays!
As we look back on nearly 25 years of VATSIM, we’re reminded of the incredible community that makes this network so special. Your generosity helps bring VATSIM to life and ensures we’re ready for many more years of virtual aviation excellence.
This holiday season, we thank you for your support and invite you to join us in building an even brighter 2025. Whether you’re making your first donation or updating your recurring details, every contribution helps keep VATSIM airborne.
Give the gift of a thriving VATSIM this holiday season—set up your donation or update your details today at Donate to VATSIM.
From all of us at VATSIM, we wish you happy holidays and a fantastic New Year!