This is a good thread -- it's important to be unified in our message, proud
of it, and aware of how broadly it spreads. Every campaign both raises
some funds for the project, gives supporters an opportunity to talk about
Wiki*edia with their friends, and shifts public perception of who we are,
what we do, and why.
Liam, you made a series of good comments about the fundraising principles;
I've posted them and some related thoughts at
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Fundraising_principles
Many people mentioned that we could remind readers they can express
gratitude by contributing knowledge. This message bears repeating every
year - it is welcoming to the millions of one-time contributors who read
it; it is encouraging to those who have never contributed; it offers an
option to those who want to be supportive but have no other way to donate.
Sam
PS: The poster below is part of a deranged sockfarm, now blocked from
en:wp, which has started spamming WM mailing lists (see the India list) and
is squatting the site
http://www.wikimedia.xyz/ . Please do not feed, and
moderate as needed.
Site Admin <1924.hra(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Please inform and educate why anonymous WMF
communities are writing
false, concocted and fabricated articles about our organisation