Danny wrote:
One possibility is that we begin compiling a snail mail list of potential donors, to whom we begin sending out solicitations.
I've created a page at meta for comments, and also for suggestions of potential donors if people think this is the right approach. Please see http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Potential_donors_to_Wikimedia
Eloquence wrote:
I don't think this is the best approach. We're an online project and we
should do our fundraising online.
I don't see a need to limit ourselves to this. If we can reach people through alternative, offline means, such as direct solicitations, or Wikimedia fairs (http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_auf_Messen), then I think this could be a good way of attracting funds from people who wouldn't otherwise see the site, and also raises our profile outside of the existing pool of donors.
What I think we should do is have a fundraiser twice a year...
I was thinking quarterly, or would that be too often?
Daniel Mayer wrote:
An opt-in checkbox to receive such a newsletter for each new user account on any Wikimedia wiki might also be a good idea.
I agree. This could be checked the same time as people check the box to say they want to become Wikimedia members. How about having checkboxes in user preferences: *Become a Volunteer Active Member [ ] *Receive Wikimedia emails [ ] *Become a Contributing Active Member [ ] (leads to a form where you can pay dues)
Links should be given on that part of the user preferences page to terms and conditions, the bylaws, the privacy policy etc.
Angela.