I'd rather see an honest onlinr fundraising campaign for a longer period of
time than an ethically questionable one for a shorter period of time.
On the cost side, I continue to have reservations about the WMF's location
in San Francisco. I get the impression that the staff like the location,
but I increasingly question whether an organization that relies on charity
should be expending donor funds on maintaining itself in such an expensive
locale. There could be substantial long-term cost savings from moving WMF
headquarters to a more cost-effective metro area and adjusting salaries
accordingly. Staff might also appreciate lower rents, faster commutes
and/or greater financial ability to live closer to where they work.
Pine