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.