Hi Markus,
I am not sure but I have the feeling that WMHK is free to apply for a Grant once they are
in compliance with the terms of the earlier grant? But I am out of my depth here, probably
someone like Asaf could inform us better…
And I was happy that the chapters are setting up peer review amongst themselves, I think
its great and heard enthusiasm for the idea in Milan
Jan-Bart
On Apr 29, 2013, at 8:23 PM, Markus Glaser <markus.glaser(a)wikimedia.de> wrote:
Deryck,
it makes me sad to read your leaving message, as I have got to know you as a very
constructive and engaged person, and I think your input and contributions are very
valuable to the movement.
It seems to me that we all kind of agree there's a gap between GAC and FDC funding
when it comes to professionalization, esp. setting up an office and first staff. Also,
there's the possibility of losing all the funding. That, IMHO, is a very dangerous
situation for an organisation. Maybe it would help to have a process to "up-" or
"downgrade" a funding proposal from GAC to FDC and vice versa, so in case a FDC
proposal is not approved at all, there's still a fallback option.
Also, I think we should offer some guidance through the process based on the experience
we made so far. As has been stated before, the step from zero to three employees is a big
one. Maybe an early assessment of the proposal might have lead to other options and better
success in funding. Personally, I am no expert in FDC funding, but can we not get a group
of people together who are willing to help with such an assessment?
Best,
Markus
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Markus Glaser
WCA Council Member (WMDE)
Wikimedia Deutschland e.V.
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