Hi all,
I think we need a different approach if we are to put in bids for substantial amounts of money. It is probably best not to simply follow funders objectives, but rather to focus on a goal around which we have already gained consensus, something which would make a real difference and then start seeking out relevant funders.
Too often in the past have been involved with groups who have gone into a flurry of activity to come up with a project which fits some funding criteria, when there is not enough time to work up a realistic proposal. Then everything grinds to a halt, until another perceived opportunity arises when a new cycle of frantic activity is initiated, usually with the same result: nothing.
I would suggest that if people are serious about going for a substantial slice of funding, then they work up the idea and then see if the concensus of the community is ready to back them. At that stage, it will then be a matter of finding funders interested in the project.
all the best
fabian (User:Leutha)
Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 10:27:59 +0100 From: Jon Davies jon.davies@wikimedia.org.uk To: UK Wikimedia mailing list wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] If you are interested in the google grants results. Message-ID: CAM7S2qoAWNF7p1tzM=PP5Fd4g7n2m4eQkkLrEEC6kocaFF8dog@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
We didn't apply this time but thanks for the offer. We probably need to be more nimble next time.
On 23 May 2013 10:23, Andy Mabbett pigsotwing@gmail.com wrote:
I hadn't heard that we were applying, but I've made a successful application in the past, so happy to assist with future bids. On May 23, 2013 8:54 AM, "Jon Davies" jon.davies@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:
(Certainly something we should consider f they do it again JD) ________________________________________________________
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