[Foundation-l] Thinking for the Future

[Sfmammamia]

 Hi all, my first post to Foundation-l:

Yes Mary was hired recently as an accountant, and she reports to Veronique
Kessler, who was hired at the end of January as chief financial and
operating officer.

Have you seen the range of Veronique's experience? Looks like an expert to
me!

http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Press_Releases/Jan2008_Staff_Release

Sfmammamia

Chad wrote

> In this field, the Foundation just hired an accountant a few
> days ago. As far as a financial adviser, I can't speak on Mary's
> qualifications, as I do not know her personally or professionally.
> However, before such a decision on this would be made, the
> Foundation would need to seek out the advice of a trained
> financial adviser who specializes in long-term investments for
> non-profits.
>
> If Mary has anything she'd like to add, I'd love to hear it :-)
> (Also, I encourage all the new staff members to join foundation-l,
> if no other reason than to keep abreast of all the goings-on)
>
> -Chad