That&#39;s a good positive way to look at this.<div><br></div><div>Exploring alternative sources of funding is always a good idea; and with the yearly fundraiser being so successful it always risk taking a backseat...</div>
<div><br></div><div>The Foundation have got the annual event fairly well nailed - this could be an interesting way to explore other options.</div><div><br>Tom<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 29 September 2012 18:57, Thomas Dalton <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:thomas.dalton@gmail.com" target="_blank">thomas.dalton@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><p>Ok, the decision has been made and Wikimedia UK will not be taking part in the annual fundraiser. It&#39;s ridiculous management speak, but let&#39;s view this as an opportunity. </p>

<p>Wikimedia UK now has a fundraiser on staff who will unexpectedly have a lot spare time. This is an excellent opportunity to start broadening the charity&#39;s revenue sources. Perhaps Katherine can produce an options paper?</p>


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