Re: [Wikipedia-l] LocalWiki project needs your support

Hi folks, my name is Mike Ivanov, I am one of the co-founders of the Davis Wiki, currently the largest local community wiki in the world, where nearly every local resident uses the wiki and 1 in 7 contribute content. LocalWiki (http://localwiki.org) is our new non-profit project to create the next generation of wiki software designed specifically for local communities and promote the use of community wikis as a new kind of collaborative, community-owned local media. We want to apply the lessons we learned building the Davis Wiki to help as many communities as possible create the same kind of useful, engaging local resource. The technical costs of this project are covered by a grant from the Knight Foundation, but in order to reach more communities and have more of an impact, we are raising an additional $25,000 for community outreach and education. If you support this project, please make a pledge on our Kickstarter page at http://kck.st/a5vx43 and help us spread the word. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donation is tax-deductible. Nearly 300 people have already donated over $17,000 as of today, and we only have 5 days left in this all-or-nothing pledge drive. We cannot do this without your support. You can read more about LocalWiki at http://www.localwiki.org (@localwiki on Twitter) or about the Knight Foundation grant at http://www.newschallenge.org/winner/2010/local-wiki and I would be happy to answer any questions or comments. Thank you, Mike _______________________________________________ Wikipedia-l mailing list Wikipedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikipedia-l