[Wikimedia-l] An idea that may improve Wikipedia's fundraising

[David Gerard]

On 14 August 2013 20:39, Nathan <nawrich at gmail.com> wrote:

> YMMV, but I'd prefer if the solid value returned from my donation went
> to someone in more dire need of it - i.e. if my donation could be used
> to directly improve access for others who may not enjoy it. Indirectly
> any donation to Wikimedia fits into the vein of sustaining access to
> project content, but think of the success enjoyed by charities who
> drive donations by linking them to the support of individual needy
> recipients.


In general, earmarked donations are a massive pain in the backside.
Worse, if you offer a slightly earmarked donation then people will
think that's a reasonable thing to demand of you.


- d.