Congratulations WMPT! We are happy to hear you are starting to move forward.
We are waiting to hear more from you in the future.
Best!
El jul 8, 2015 2:35 a.m., "Joao Miguel Vasconcelos" <
mvasconcellosx(a)gmail.com> escribió:
> Dear members of the international Wikimedia Community,
>
>
> I would like to announce that Wikimedia Portugal’s General Assembly has
> elected a Board, as well as other statutory positions.
>
>
> The Board is now comprised of:
>
> João Vasconcelos – President
>
> André Barbosa – Vice President
>
> Cristina Couto Soares – Secretary
>
>
>
> The official posts are compliant with legal requirements of Wikimedia
> Portugal, as a legal entity. However, according to an internal regulation
> change, the activity of Wikimedia Portugal will be coordinated without a
> hierarchical structure, with neither fixed positions nor formal
> responsibilities.
>
> Members are able to form temporary working groups for specific projects
> and to collaborate in areas such as: Coordination, Outreach,
> Communications, Computing activities, Treasury, Fund-raising and other
> actions.
>
> Main coordination of activities will be made through an online
> collaborative platform, which enables communication between members, such
> as organizing tasks. I’ll oversee these activities as executive
> coordinator.
>
> This platform should be publicly accessible for the purposes of
> transparency, visibility of activities, and to encourage new members to
> participate in the Chapter activities.
>
> Regards,
> Joao
> --
> Joao Vasconcelos
> *Wikimedia Portugal*
>
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Hello, hello,
for those who might haven't seen it:
Tomorrow (Thursday) I'm organising a follow-up day for topics discussed at
the Wikimedia Conference between 10:00 and 16:00. We will have six
sessions, each 90 min long.
The topics are:
* Ideas for a Movement Roles Consultation
* Volunteer Support
* Global Advocacy Strategy
* International External Fundraising
* Processes of Partnerships
* Wikimedia Conference formats
There is no registration needed, just come along!
You can find all the information here:
https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/WMCON_Follow-Up_Day
PLEASE NOTE:
The WMCON Follow-Up Day will take place in the Fiesta Inn Hotel (NOT in the
HIlton). The Fiesta Inn Hotel is right next to the Hilton Hotel. You have
to take the elevator to the Lobby, there you'll find the rooms C+D.
If you have questions or remarks, don't hesitate to contact me. My Mexican
phone number is 55 3199 1989.
Best regards
Cornelius
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Cornelius Kibelka
Program and Engagement Coordinator (PEC)
for the Wikimedia Conference
Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin
Tel. (030) 219 158 26-0
http://wikimedia.de
Stellen Sie sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder Mensch an der Menge allen
Wissens frei teilhaben kann. Helfen Sie uns dabei!
http://spenden.wikimedia.de/
Wikimedia Deutschland - Gesellschaft zur Förderung Freien Wissens e. V.
Eingetragen im Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Berlin-Charlottenburg unter
der Nummer 23855 B. Als gemeinnützig anerkannt durch das Finanzamt für
Körperschaften I Berlin, Steuernummer 27/681/51985.
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Cornelius Kibelka
Program and Engagement Coordinator (PEC)
for the Wikimedia Conference
Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin
Tel. (030) 219 158 26-0
http://wikimedia.de
Stellen Sie sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder Mensch an der Menge allen
Wissens frei teilhaben kann. Helfen Sie uns dabei!
http://spenden.wikimedia.de/
Wikimedia Deutschland - Gesellschaft zur Förderung Freien Wissens e. V.
Eingetragen im Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Berlin-Charlottenburg unter
der Nummer 23855 B. Als gemeinnützig anerkannt durch das Finanzamt für
Körperschaften I Berlin, Steuernummer 27/681/51985.
Hi.
So I saw this YouTube video yesterday about kids reacting to printed
encyclopedia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7aJ3xaDMuM&noredirect=1
It made me sad. And very fearful of the future of Wikipedia.
These kids do not appreciate knowledge and information because they grew up
with its abundance. When I was growing up (and I am only 30), printed
encyclopedia was the only research tool. These kids will never know the
frustration when you tried looking something up in those dusty volumes only
to find minimal information ("stub") or, worse yet, nothing on the topic.
And the nagging feeling it left you with because your curiosity was not
satisfied and you thirsted for more, but there was nothing else! And so
when Wikipedia came around it was this wondrous thing where information was
seemingly limitless and endless. And it was expanding at dizzying speeds.
And you could add more! It was the answer to my childhood fantasy of having
the limitless encyclopedia that answered every questions. And it filed my
heart with joy and satisfaction not unlike the joy of a child in candy
story (yes, I am a geek).
Those kids never deprived of knowledge and information will never know how
precious it is. They will not have the same love that is required to edit
Wikipedia and write quality articles. And it makes me sad.
Renata
Hi everyone,
We just released our new WMDE fundraising report. See the detailed
report here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fundraising/Chapters/WMDE_2014_Report
There is also an executive summary of the report on the movement blog:
https://blog.wikimedia.org/2015/05/08/fundraising-made-in-germany/
Cheers,
Till
*_Executive Summary_*
>From € 700,00 to € 8,200,000 in less than five years. That is an
astonishing development. But fundraising is not just about money.
Fundraising at Wikimedia Deutschland, and across the entire Wikimedia
movement, not only helps us achieve financial goals, it also helps raise
awareness for our mission. We reach several million people each day
during our fundraising campaign in Germany, making ours the most
successful online campaign in the country. With the help of a systematic
strategy and comprehensive A/B tests, we have managed to increase our
annual fundraising campaign revenue by more than ten times in just five
years. This success is the result of a data-driven approach that focuses
primarily on donors and their behavior.
This Fundraising Report reviews the findings gathered from our latest
campaign and assesses how our work has developed over recent years.
Thanks to extensive A/B tests and the technical infrastructure that we
have built up over the years, we are constantly and systematically
collecting data and insights. This allows us to analyze the behavior and
payment methods of donors, which in turn helps us to plan and
continually improve our campaigns. We have identified five main factors
that contribute towards fundraising success at Wikimedia Deutschland,
and this report discusses them in detail.
*Five factors of successful banners*
1. Relevance: No association, no donation. Our results show that a
personal appeal in banners, the use of key words, and particularly
references to current events make our appeals more relevant and
therefore more persuasive to potential donors.
2. Visibility is something one has to fight hard for. The time span we
have in which to draw attention to our message is very short. This
Fundraising Report presents findings relating to when is the best time
for the banner to appear and analyzes various design decisions,
including color scheme.
3. Closer to the reader: If there is one thing that the entire donation
process should be–from reading the appeal through to completing a
donation – it’s straightforward. The fewer clicks required, the better.
This fact is nothing new, and it certainly does not only apply to us,
but this report will explain the concrete application of this knowledge
in the creation of successful banners.
4. Donation obstacles should be kept to a minimum. Two findings in
particular have emerged from our previous years’ work: Firstly,
including suggested donation amounts on the banner has proven to provide
effective guidance for donors. The lower the sum, the higher the number
of people who donate–and the overall success of a campaign is greater
when more donors give smaller amounts. Secondly, the option to donate
anonymously is very important to many donors.
5. Raising the campaign profile: It pays to communicate fundraising
goals and show the progress of donations. In 2014 in particular we saw
how effective the creation of dramatic moments within a campaign can be.
This report also touches on a surprising topic: the principle of “social
proof” demonstrates how the behavior of a group can motivate others to
act in the same way, yet Wikimedia Deutschland’s fundraising campaign
made good use of the reverse of this effect.
Looking back, the five factors all played a crucial role in the success
of our campaigns; and looking ahead, their importance for the
international movement stretches far beyond monetary matters. We should
all see fundraising as the start of a relationship – one that requires
continuous care and attention.
*Fundraising is not about banners only*
Our goal for the future is to persuade donors to become long-term
supporters of free knowledge and the Wikimedia movement. This report
provides a glimpse into our strategy on how to maintain and consolidate
our donor relationships, which are built on three main pillars: regular
contact, targeted appeals, and personal dialogue–all things that are not
possible through communication via banners alone. This report discusses
the enormous benefits that stand to be gained from attracting long-term
support for the Wikimedia mission.
Using the example of donation certificates, this report will show how we
benefit from taking the wishes and expectations of donors seriously. Our
postal and electronic mailings are proof of how target-group-specific
content and communication strategies can ensure long-term success. The
fundamental importance of a well-functioning customer service team
should also not be overlooked. During the last fundraising campaign in
Germany, for example, we received hundreds of calls and answered well in
excess of 5,000 e-mails. Contact is therefore not merely an additional
service; it is the very basis of future relationships.
Looking ahead to future challenges, the report ends with a call to
intensify donor relationships, to focus on donors’ needs, and to further
diversify fundraising communications.
(see the detailed report here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fundraising/Chapters/WMDE_2014_Report)
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Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Till Mletzko
Teamleiter Fundraising
-------------------------------------
Wikimedia Fördergesellschaft
Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24
10963 Berlin
Telefon 030 - 219 158 26 -19
www.wikimedia.de
Stellen Sie sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder Mensch freien Zugang zu der Gesamtheit des Wissens der Menschheit hat. Helfen Sie uns dabei! http://spenden.wikimedia.de/
Gemeinnützige Wikimedia Fördergesellschaft mbH.
Eingetragen beim Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg unter der Nummer 130183 B. Als gemeinnützig anerkannt durch das Finanzamt für Körperschaften I Berlin, Steuernummer 27/603/54814.
Hi all!
As Wikimanía México is just around the corner, I wanted to share with you
all an overview of sessions hosted by Community Engagement department at
WMF.
There are hacks, workshops, panels, presentations and discussions covering
a range of topics! We will be happy to have you join us in them =)
I hope this breakdown is clear and not too confusing.
*Thursday (Hackathon)*
* *Visual Editor Translathon. <https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T91108> 16
hs, Workplace 1 (Don Américo). Hosted by Erica Litrenta and Benoît
Evellin. *
*Friday*
* *Engaging Wikipedia's Natural Ally: How to unlock and amplify the access,
knowledge, skills and resources of University and Research Libraries.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Engaging_Wikipedia%27s…>
11:30
- 12 hs. Presentation and discussion hosted by Alex Stinson.* The
presentation will focus on experimental Wikipedia Library programs and
tools growing out of these conversations that are focused on university and
other research libraries. The discussion will seek to answer: How effective
are our reference materials for our readers? Can readers really leverage
higher quality scholarly references to help further their research?
* *It's (Not) all about the money: The Funds Dissemination Committee
Unveiled.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Funding_the_movement%2…>
17 - 17:30 hs. Presentation with panel, hosted by Matanya Moses (FDC
member) & Katy Love (FDC staff member) & Dariusz Jemielniak (FDC
member). * Come
meet this unique group of community members, understand their process and
learn about how they make decisions. Hear their reflections on the past
year overseeing the Annual Plan Grants.
*Saturday*
* *Engaging with Community Engagement.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Engaging_with_Communit…>
9 - 10 hs. Panel hosted by Luis Villa.* Come meet some of the key members
of this new team and ask them questions about the new group and where it is
headed.
* *IdeLab workshop: Making ideas into action.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/IdeaLab_Workshop:_Maki…>11
- 12:30 hs. Workshop hosted by Siko Bouterse, Jonathan Morgan and Marti
Johnson. * Have an idea for a project to improve Wikimedia? Want feedback
or help obtaining funding to turn your idea into action? Bring your ideas
and and let’s turn ideas into actionable projects together!
* *GLAM Learning Circle.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/GLAM_Learning_Circle>
14 - 15:30 hs. Panel Hosted by Jaime Anstee and María Cruz.* A follow-up to
learning circles facilitated at GLAM Wiki Conference in the Hague and next
step in the learning journey to capture best practices and lessons learned
in GLAM-wiki partnering.
* *Free as in Free: Strategies for advancing open access on Wikipedia.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Free_as_in_Free:_Strat…>
15 - 15:30 hs. Panel presentation and discussion hosted by Nick Shockey and
Jake Orlowitz.* Highlighted topics include: importance of the accessibility
of sources on Wikipedia, the parallels between the mission of Wikipedia and
the OA movement, update on the global state of the Open Access movement.
*Sunday*
* *Do you feel heard? Community Liaisons Roundtable.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Do_you_feel_heard%3F_A…>
9 - 10 hs. Discussion hosted by Comunity Liaisons Team.* Do you feel
included in the product development process? Is collaboration productive,
informative, and respectful when it comes to building products and
features? This roundtable will look at what works and what doesn't work
around product development
* *Voluntary disclosure: Balancing privacy and protection.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Voluntary_Disclosure:_…>
9 - 9:30 hs. Presentation hosted by James Alexander.* Among other key
topics, this presentation will address: a quick overview of what we
consider personal information and how we protect it from normal demands, an
explanation of occasions where we will give information out proactively or
without a court order including threats of harm to self or others.
* *Going Global: Creating and growing a Wikipedia Library Branch in your
own language.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Going_Global:_Creating…>
11 - 11:30. Presentation hosted by Patrick Earley and Jake Orlowitz. *This
presentation will show how the Wikipedia Library works on English Wikipedia
and explore the knowledge and tools available for building new branches. It
will showcase, among other findings, a discovery survey for existing
resources, projects, and relationships related to research and the
libraries on your wiki, and a community discussion framework to learn what
your community wants and needs most from its branch.
* *Inspiring Friendly spaces: what we learned from running a gender gap
campaign on-wiki.*
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Inspiring_Friendly_Spa…>*
11:30 - 12 hs. Presentation with discussion hosted by Siko Bouterse.* How
do we create on-wiki atmospheres that support diverse groups of
contributors to feel welcome, respected, and prepared to do their best
collaborative thinking?
* *Volunteer engagement in the Wikimedia movement.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Volunteer_engagement_i…>
12.30
-13 hs. Panel discussion, hosted by Winifred Oliff.* What does "volunteer"
mean in a Wikimedia context? How do Wikimedians work as volunteers both
offline, and online? Are their pathways between online engagement and
offline engagement? What motivates volunteers?
* *Making it count: Programs Evaluation 2015.
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Making_it_Count:_Progr…>
13:30 - 14 hs. Presentation hosted by Jaime Anstee, Edward Galvez and María
Cruz.* This session will offer an overview of the second round of programs
evaluation reporting covering 10 popular outreach programs — from on-wiki
writing contests, photo events, and edit-a-thons to Wikimedia Education
Programs and Conferences — findings related to their impact, among other
recommendations.
Looking forward to meeting many of you in person in the coming days! =)
Best,
*María Cruz * \\ Communications and Outreach Coordinator, L&E Team \\
Wikimedia
Foundation, Inc.
mcruz(a)wikimedia.org | : @marianarra_ <https://twitter.com/marianarra_>
Dear all
I am very pleased to be able to announce today that Wikimedia UK has
been been fortunate enough to secure as our new CEO Lucy Crompton-Reid,
currently Director of the national live literature charity Apples and
Snakes. Lucy brings extensive experience in volunteer engagement,
organisational development, working with strategic partners, media,
education, and securing external fundraising from trusts and foundations.
Over the course of her career Lucy has worked in both the charitable and
public sectors, including most recently Head of Outreach at the House of
Lords where she was strategic and operational lead for education and
outreach activities. Before that, she worked at Arts Council England,
initially developing strategic partnerships before setting up a new area
office with local government and schools partnerships. As Refugee Week
National Co-ordinator for the British Refugee Council, Lucy chaired the
UK steering group of NGOs and charities, led on media activities, and
facilitated hundreds of volunteer cultural events each year. Lucy is
passionate about education and learning and is deeply committed to
ensuring open access to knowledge and information.
Lucy will be joining us in early October. In the meantime, our interim
CEO, D'Arcy Myers, will remain in post and will be working with Lucy to
ensure a smooth handover.
Please join me in offering Lucy a very warm welcome.
Lucy says
/I'm delighted to be joining Wikimedia UK this October as the charity's
new Chief Executive, and look forward to working with the staff team,
board and volunteer community -- as well as national and international
partners -- to develop the work of the organisation. This is a
significant time for Wikimedia and for the open knowledge sector more
broadly, with the potential to create unparalleled access to educational
content, coupled with threats to limit public access to information and
knowledge. With nearly 18 years' experience in the arts, charitable and
public sectors, I'm passionate about participation, and excited about
the opportunity to facilitate greater public engagement with online
content and information through Wikipedia and its sister projects, and
other Wikimedia UK initiatives./
____________
Michael Maggs
Chair, Wikimedia UK
[The Wiki version of this announcement can be found here:
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Engine_room#Welcoming_Lucy_Crompton-Reid_as_C…]
The Wikipedia Library <https://enwp.org/wiki/WP:TWL> is pleased to announce
five new Wikipedia Visiting Scholars
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:VS> positions
with US and Canadian universities and research organizations as part of an
program expansion.
Visiting Scholars are remote, unpaid Wikipedia editors who become
affiliated with top research libraries. They receive full access to the
partner library’s e-resources to expand topics of institutional interest
which also need development on Wikipedia. This marks the second successful
round of institutions participating in the program
<http://blog.wikimedia.org/2015/03/17/wikipedia-research-library/>.
These new positions will be coordinated and managed by the Wikipedia
Library’s movement partner, the Wiki Education Foundation
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Education_Foundation> (Wiki Ed). Wiki
Ed will process applications, connect to schools, and drive the growth of
the program in the North American region. They are in an excellent position
to help expand Visiting Scholars because of their extensive existing
connections to universities and desire to support Wikipedia’s best content
creators.
We invite Wikipedia editors who specialize in content creation, and would
like access to a full research library, to apply for these new unpaid,
remote affiliate positions at the following research libraries:
- *McMaster University
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMaster_University>* is a public
university in Hamilton, Ontario
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton,_Ontario>, Canada. The library’s
holdings in their Division of Research Collections and Archives contain
many valuable and unique resources, with emphases in areas such as peace
and war (with a particular emphasis on the Holocaust
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holocaust> and resistance), Bertrand
Russell <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertrand_Russell>, Canadian
literature and popular culture.
- *DePaul University <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DePaul_University>* is
a private university in Chicago <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago>,
Illinois. The library is looking for Wikipedians who can focus on Chicago
history, Catholic social justice studies, and/or Vincentian Studies
(including French history during the Napoleonic Era
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Era>).
- *The Smithsonian Institution
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smithsonian_Institution>*,
established in 1846 “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge,” is a
group of museums and research centers administered by the Government of the
United States. The Warren M. Robbins Library of the National Museum of
African Art
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_African_Art> is
looking for a Wikipedian in Residence that can focus on modern African art
and artists.
- *The University of Pittsburgh
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Pittsburgh>* (PITT) is a
state-related research university in Pittsburgh
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh>, Pennsylvania. This Visiting
Scholar position will work with PITT’s Archives Service Center, Special
Collections and Center for American Music to focus on: Pittsburgh and
Pennsylvanian history including urban renewal in Pittsburgh, childhood in
the industrial era of Pittsburgh, music composers of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
theater or significant literary figures from Pittsburgh; Colonial American
history; historic American songs; or philosophy of science.
- *The University of Washington
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Washington>* (UW), commonly
referred to as Washington or, informally, UDub, is a public research
university in Seattle <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle>,
Washington. This Visiting Scholar position will work with UW’s Special
Collections and focus on labor and the working classes in the Pacific
Northwest, all aspects of Pacific Northwest history and literature, and
Pacific Northwest architecture.
Full application information is available at the Wiki Education Foundation
signup page <http://wikiedu.org/visitingscholars/apply/>.<
http://wikiedu.org/visitingscholars/apply/>
Wiki Ed also invites editors to apply for a Visiting Scholar placement
pool. The pool will help grow the Visiting Scholar program by creating a
list of willing and interested candidates to offer to new partner
libraries. With the interests and needs of pre-qualified Wikipedians in
hand, Wiki Ed can work to find libraries that match your interests.
Access to research libraries as part of one of these visiting scholar
positions creates considerable opportunities for Wikipedia editors. It
allows them access to services and tools, including multiple paywalled
databases, integrated search and discovery tools, research collections and
recommendations from specialist librarians, and expert consultation. In
return, editors can begin a conversation with the library, which creates
opportunities for greater understanding and communication between these
universities and the wider Wikipedia community.
*The Wikipedia Library*
Hi!
I just I noticed that Cebuano and Waray-waray Wikipedia are inside the list
of the 10 Wikipedias with more articles.[1] It seems it happened during
this weekend. Maybe in the case of Waray Wikipedia happened a little
before. Somebody knows when did it was exactly? Did I miss a thread
announcing this?
Waray-waray is now the 6th place and Cebuano has surpassed it.wiki and
es.wiki and gained the place number 8, mainly due to Lsjbot work.[2]
Definitely a milestone in Wikipedia and bots history.
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/List_of_Wikipedias
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lsjbot
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*Salvador Alcántar*
*@salvador_alc*