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Career opportunity
by Emanuela Neagu 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

Hi there, Can we post this to the Wikimedia Twitter account? Thanks! Ready for a challenge? Join the Wikimedia Foundation as a Senior UX Designer, and change the world for millions. http://grnh.se/qgrj18 <http://t.co/VPOOVljzii> *https://twitter.com/WikimediaUX/status/502938776273162243 <https://twitter.com/WikimediaUX/status/502938776273162243>* *Emanuela Neagu * Senior Recruiting Manager Wikimedia Foundation p. 415.839.6885 x6640 eneagu(a)wikimedia.org *Work With Us!* <http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Work_with_us>

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Proposed social media for discussion room blog post
by Carlos Monterrey 04 Sep '14

04 Sep '14

*Hi all,* *Here is the proposed SM for yesterday's blog post regarding the 60 tips for retaining new users on Wikipedia. Thanks for reviewing: * *Blog post:* https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ *SM calendar: * https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar#September_4 *Sixty ways to help new editors* - *t*: At Wikimania, a group of Wikipedians discussed ways to increase user retention on Wikipedia. Here’s the consensus: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ - *t:* Are you an experienced Wikipedian looking to help retain new users? Here are 60 tips you can use: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ - *t*: Being nice goes a long way. Here are 60 tips that all Wikipedians can exercise to help retain new users: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ - *t*: “Do not bite the newcomers” and 59 other ways you can help retain new users on Wikipedia: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ - *f/g*: “I encourage every experienced user to browse through this list and explore the different ideas.” Here are 60 ways YOU can help retain new users on Wikipedia. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ - *f/g*: “Send a welcome message, with a direct contact link. For example: 'Hello, I’m Trizek, please contact me if you need assistance.'" 60 simple things YOU can do to create a better community and help retain new users on Wikipedia. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/04/sixty-ways-to-help-new-editors/ -- Carlos Monterrey Communications Associate Wikimedia Foundation +1.415.839.6885 ext 6881 www.wikimediafoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org

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Proposed social media for IEG blog post
by Carlos Monterrey 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

*Hi all,* *Here is the proposed SM for today's blog post regarding the IEG open call for grant proposals. Thanks for reviewing:* *Blog post:* https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ *SM calendar:* https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar#September_2 *Building a Better Wikimedia Together: Open Call for Grants Proposals* 0 <https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/#comme…> - *t*: Open call for IEG proposals has begun! Submit yours today: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ - *t*: Whether you need $200 or $30,000, Individual Engagement Grants can help you make Wikimedia better. Apply today! https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ - *t*: Got a cool, innovative idea to make Wikimedia better for everyone? Apply for an Individual Engagement Grant now: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ - *t*: Individual Engagement Grants are now accepting proposals from now until Sept. 30th. Don't wait, submit yours today! https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ - *f/g*: Whether you need $200 or $30,000, Individual Engagement Grants can cover project development time and expenses for you and your team to bring your idea to life and make Wikimedia better for everyone. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ - *f/g*: Individual Engagement Grants are now accepting proposals from now until September 30th. Don't wait, submit yours today! https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/09/02/open-call-for-grants-proposals/ -- Carlos Monterrey Communications Associate Wikimedia Foundation +1.415.839.6885 ext 6881 www.wikimediafoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org

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New Program Evaluation hangout: setting goals & targets
by Maria Cruz 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

Hi team, Learning & Evaluation team is hosting a virtual meet up on Annual Plan proposal writing. Is it possible to share these today? Please feel free to modify! * t: Writing your Annual Plan proposal? Join @WikiEval next event (Sept 4) Setting goals & targets using a SMART criteriahttps:// <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> plus.google.com <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> /u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2jpv9g1oam5pg <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> * f/g: Wikimedia Program Evaluation is hosting a new virtual event next Thursday (Sept 4). «Setting Goals & Targets in your FDC Proposal» will guide participants through using a SMART criteria in their annual plan. The session will follow up with office hours for consultation on Wednesday (Sept 10) on the same topic. Join the event here:https:// <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> plus.google.com <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> /u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/ <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> cv8e5r5c7h931b2jpv9g1oam5pg <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117126229120807344920/events/cv8e5r5c7h931b2j…> Link to calendar: https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar Thanks! María

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Proposed social media for Wikipedia cooperative blog
by Carlos Monterrey 31 Aug '14

31 Aug '14

*Hi all,* *Here is the proposed SM for today's blog post regarding the Wikipedia cooperative project. Thanks for reviewing.* *Blog post* https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/27/reimagining-mentorship-with-the-wikip… *SM calendar * https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar#August_27 - *t*: Editing Wikipedia can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be: the Wikipedia Co-op is now in development: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/27/reimagining-mentorship-with-the-wikip… - *t*: A friendly and inviting space for learners and mentors alike for Wikipedia? The Wikipedia Co-op is now in development: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/27/reimagining-mentorship-with-the-wikip… - *t*: Two Wikipedians want new users to join a Co-op, and want to know what you think! https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/27/reimagining-mentorship-with-the-wikip… - *f/g*: A new editor's experience: tons to read, mistakes are made, edits reverted, feel defeated. But two users are trying to change all that with the Wikipedia Cooperative, a friendly mentorship space for new editors and veteran Wikipedians. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/27/reimagining-mentorship-with-the-wikip… - *f/g*: In its second month of development, The Wikipedia Cooperative intends to offer itself as a friendly and inviting space for new editors and mentors to meet and collaborate. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/27/reimagining-mentorship-with-the-wikip… -- Carlos Monterrey Communications Associate Wikimedia Foundation +1.415.839.6885 ext 6881 www.wikimediafoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org

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Grant to Colombia
by Alex Wang 29 Aug '14

29 Aug '14

Hi Social Media Folks! I'd like to post the following announcement regarding a new Project and Event Grant. Apologies for sending a bunch at once, but I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow. Hopefully they don't get lost in the pile : ) *FB/Google +* Wikimedians in Colombia launch Wiki Loves Monuments, supported by #wmfgrants: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:PEG/Wikimedistas_de_Colombia/Wiki_Lo… *Twitter* Contribute your photos to Wiki Loves Monuments in Colombia, supported by #wmfgrants: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:PEG/Wikimedistas_de_Colombia/Wiki_Lo… Thanks, Alex -- Alex Wang Program Officer Project & Event Grants Wikimedia Foundation <http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home> +1 415-839-6885 Skype: alexvwang

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Proposed social media for Matica Srpska blog
by Carlos Monterrey 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

*Hi all,* *Here is the proposed SM for today's blog post regarding a collaboration between Wikimedia Serbia and The Matica Srpska. Thanks for reviewing: * *Blog post:* https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/28/venerable-cultural-institution-partne… *SM calendar: * https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Social_media/Calendar#August_28 WMRS and Matica Sprska - *t*: Wikimedia Serbia is embarking on an exciting partnership with the Matica Sprska: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/28/venerable-cultural-institution-partne… - *t*: How does rejecting a grant application lead to a new working relationship with a cultural institution? https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/28/venerable-cultural-institution-partne… <https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/28/venerable-cultural-institution-partne…> #GLAM - *f/g*: "When you are going outside and are telling people that you are willing to support their projects, it could lead into some interesting outcomes. It is important to understand the possibilities that could be opened and catch them," says Milos Rancic from WMRS about Microgrants, and the advantageous encounters they present. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/28/venerable-cultural-institution-partne… -- Carlos Monterrey Communications Associate Wikimedia Foundation +1.415.839.6885 ext 6881 www.wikimediafoundation.org blog.wikimedia.org

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Grant for WLM Romania
by Alex Wang 28 Aug '14

28 Aug '14

Hi Social Media Folks! I'd like to post the following announcement regarding a new Project and Event Grant. Apologies for sending a bunch at once, but I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow. Hopefully they don't get lost in the pile : ) * FB/Google +* Wikimedians in Romania launch Wiki Loves Monuments, supported by #wmfgrants: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:PEG/ARCH%C3%89/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_… *Twitter* Contribute your photos to Wiki Loves Monuments in Romania, supported by #wmfgrants: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:PEG/ARCH%C3%89/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_… Thanks, Alex -- Alex Wang Program Officer Project & Event Grants Wikimedia Foundation <http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home> +1 415-839-6885 Skype: alexvwang

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RT request
by Russavia 27 Aug '14

27 Aug '14

Hi all, Could you please consider retweeting https://twitter.com/commonsaviation/status/504764174535114754 I will be using @commonsaviation in the coming future to engage in a lot of outreach in the aviation arena, and an important part is obviously publicly thanking donors of imagery under CC licences. Cheers Russavia

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Grant for Eyptian user group
by Alex Wang 27 Aug '14

27 Aug '14

Hi Social Media Folks! I'd like to post the following announcement regarding a new Project and Event Grant. * FB/Google +* Photo competitions (Wiki Loves Monuments), education programs, and edit-a-thons -- the new Egyptian user group ramps up activities, supported by #wmfgrants: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:PEG/User:Samir_I._Sharbaty_-_Egypt_W… *Twitter* Egyptian Wikimedians ramp up education, outreach, and photo activities, supported by #wmfgrants: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:PEG/User:Samir_I._Sharbaty_-_Egypt_W… Thanks, Alex -- Alex Wang Program Officer Project & Event Grants Wikimedia Foundation <http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home> +1 415-839-6885 Skype: alexvwang

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