# Introducing ... Sustainability Resources for Diamond OA Publishing **URL:** \ **Category:** Funding and Sustainability\ **Tags:** recommendations, sustainability, toolsuite\ **Created:** [28 April 2025 17:40 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/introducing-sustainability-resources-for-diamond-oa-publishing/153 "2025-04-28T17:40:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anna.hughes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.edch.eu/anna.hughes/32/67_2.png) [@anna.hughes](https://forum.edch.eu/u/anna.hughes)\ **Post date:** [28 April 2025 17:40 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/introducing-sustainability-resources-for-diamond-oa-publishing/153/1 "2025-04-28T17:40:35Z")
Did you know the ECDH contains a brand new set of resources designed specifically for publishers, service providers and funders with the aim of supporting the sustainability of institutional publishing? Delve into the toolsuite and discover a mixture of tools, templates, case studies, and reports that Diamond institutional publishers, service providers and funders can utilise in future to both advocate for, and to support the practical implementation of, Diamond OA! **Anything else?** There’s also lots of further reading on the the topic to pique your interest! You can find them all here \> [Sustainability Resources | Resources and Guidelines](https://resources.edch.eu/sustainability-resources) ![For LinkedIn post and post 1 in X thread](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/diamondopenaccess/original/1X/adbd908dc350b9e817a27dccc03d60202cc1a7ee.png) ---
**Author:** ![anna.hughes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.edch.eu/anna.hughes/32/67_2.png) [@anna.hughes](https://forum.edch.eu/u/anna.hughes)\ **Post date:** [28 April 2025 17:42 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/introducing-sustainability-resources-for-diamond-oa-publishing/153/2 "2025-04-28T17:42:32Z")
Let us know which resource has been most useful to you and why! ---
**Author:** ![mpaulhac](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.edch.eu/mpaulhac/32/48_2.png) [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\ **Post date:** [30 April 2025 09:06 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/introducing-sustainability-resources-for-diamond-oa-publishing/153/3 "2025-04-30T09:06:59Z")
Yes, indeed! The ToolSuite is packed with resources that can make a huge difference when navigating the transition to Diamond Open Access. It can feel overwhelming at first, but here’s a (first) pathway to get started: **Start with the “why”** – Use the _Talking points_ to make the case for **funding Diamond Open Access** : > **[Talking points: Making the case to fund Diamond Open Access](https://zenodo.org/records/14727743)** > > This is a list of arguments for all those who have an interest in sustaining Diamond Open Access publishing, be they managers, institutional publishers or service providers, Open Access advocates or funders, sponsors, or donors. **Build your case** – A six-step guide to define your business case: > **[How to define your Diamond Open Access business case: a six-step guide](https://zenodo.org/records/14898558)** > > Guidance on how to make the case for supporting your Diamond OA publication, project, service or infrastructure. **Structure your strategy** – Use the nonprofit business model canvas to map your plan: > **[Nonprofit Business Model Canvas](https://zenodo.org/records/14621236)** > > This guide explains the use of the Nonprofit Business Model Canvas as a strategic management tool and provides a planning template. It is accompanied with a printable planning template and an interactive whiteboard.   **Analyse your costs** – Optimise your expenses: > **[Optimise your expenses: Guide for Diamond Open Access publishers](https://zenodo.org/records/14621767)** > > This guide is designed to help Diamond Open Access publishers manage their expenses and save resources. It walks them through the typical costs involved in running a Diamond OA publishing project, with questions that encourage them to think about... **Check your sustainability** – Use the Diamond OA Sustainability check: > **[SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL](https://selfassessment.edch.eu)** This can be a good starting point, but what do you think? Does this pathway work for you? How have you been using these resources, and what would you recommend for others starting out? ---
**Author:** ![anna.hughes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.edch.eu/anna.hughes/32/67_2.png) [@anna.hughes](https://forum.edch.eu/u/anna.hughes)\ **Post date:** [10 September 2025 16:40 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/introducing-sustainability-resources-for-diamond-oa-publishing/153/4 "2025-09-10T16:40:13Z")
Who has used the resources? Have you implemented something new as a direct result of one of the resources? Or are you planning to do so? Maybe you still taking in the information & are more at the planning stage. I’d love to hear how these resources are being used IRL! See also: > [@Adding new reading / reasearch to the Sustainability Toolsuite](https://forum.edch.eu/t/adding-new-reading-reasearch-to-the-sustainability-toolsuite/560): > > Have you read anything, or published anything, recently around the financial sustainability of publishing #DiamondOA that we could include? We are open to including other resources in the Further reading section of the [EDCH sustainability toolsuite](https://toolsuite.diamas.org/toolsuite-sustainability) and welcome suggestions from the community. I read this article recently - [Diamond Open Access - Too good to be true?](https://zenodo.org/records/17190229) Should we include it for balance? Let us know by commenting on this post or emailing [toolsuite@diamas.org](mailto:toolsuite@diamas.org)