[Wikimedia-l] Outcomes from the Reimagining WMF grants consultation

[Chris Schilling]

Hey everyone,

In August, we asked for community feedback on a proposal to change the
structure of WMF grant programs. Thanks to the 200+ people who participated!

A report on what we learned from and changed based on this consultation is
now available:

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Reimagining_WMF_grants/Outcomes


Come read about the findings and next steps as WMF’s Community Resources
team begins to implement changes based on your feedback. Your questions and
comments are welcome on the outcomes discussion page.

With thanks,

Jethro

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[Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] July 2015 minutes of the Board of Trustees

[Stephen LaPorte]

Hi all,

We have posted the minutes from the Board of Trustees meeting at Wikimania
on July 15-16, 2015, which you can find here:

https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Minutes/2015-07-15

Thank you,

Stephen LaPorte
Legal Counsel
Wikimedia Foundation
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] July 2015 minutes of the Board of Trustees

[Stephen LaPorte]

Hi Itzik,

There isn't a public version of the presentation, other than the summary in
the minutes.

Best,
Stephen

On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 2:43 PM, Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
it...@wikimedia.org.il> wrote:

> Thank you Stephen,
>
> Is Lila's presentation is available online?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Itzik
>
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>
>
> *Regards,Itzik Edri*
> Chairperson, Wikimedia Israel
> +972-(0)-54-5878078 | http://www.wikimedia.org.il
> Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment!
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>
> On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 4:06 AM, Stephen LaPorte 
> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > We have posted the minutes from the Board of Trustees meeting at
> > Wikimania on July 15-16, 2015, which you can find here:
> >
> > https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Minutes/2015-07-15
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Stephen LaPorte
> > Legal Counsel
> > Wikimedia Foundation
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[Wikimedia-l] Only one week left for Individual Engagement Grant proposals

[Marti Johnson]

There is still one week left to submit Individual Engagement Grant
(IEG) proposals
  before the September 29th deadline.
If you have ideas for new tools, community-building processes, and other
experimental projects that enhance the work of Wikimedia volunteers, start
your proposal today!  Please encourage others who have great ideas to apply
now as well.  Support is available if you want help turning your idea into
a grant request.

   -

   Submit a grant request <
   https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG#ieg-apply>
   -

   Get help with your proposal in IdeaLab <
   https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab>
   -

   Learn from examples of completed Individual Engagement Grants <
   https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG#ieg-engaging>

Put your idea into motion, and submit your proposal this week! <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG#ieg-apply>


Kind regards,

Marti

*Marti JohnsonProgram Officer*
*Individual Grants*
*Wikimedia Foundation *
+1 415-839-6885
Skype: Mjohnson_WMF

Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share
 in the sum of all knowledge.  Help us make it
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Support Wikimedia 


Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:29:44 -0500
From: Chris Schilling 
To: wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org
Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Open call for Individual Engagement Grant proposals

Hi everyone,

This is Chris Schilling (User:I JethroBT).  The Wikimedia Foundation
Individual Engagement Grants (IEG) program is accepting proposals for
funding new experiments from August 31st to September 29th.  <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG>  As a former grantee in
developing the Co-op mentorship space, I encourage you to explore IEG as a
way to realize your idea for improving Wikimedia projects. <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Reimagining_Wikipedia_Mentorship>

Your idea could involve building new tools or software, organizing a better
process on your wiki, conducting research to investigate an important
issue, or providing other support for community-building.Whether you need a
small or large amount of funds (up to $30,000 USD) Individual Engagement
Grants can support you and your team’s project development time in addition
to other expenses like travel, materials, and rental space. Project
schedules and reporting are flexible for grantees, and staff are available
on Meta to support you through all stages of your project.

Do you have have an idea, but would like some feedback before applying? Put
it into the IdeaLab, where volunteers and staff can give you advice and
guidance on how to bring it to life.  <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab>  Once your idea is ready,
it can be easily migrated into a grant request.  IEG Program Officer Marti
Johnson and I will also be hosting several Hangouts for real-time
discussions to answer questions and help you make your proposal better -
the first will happen on September 8th. <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Events#Upcoming_events>

Please feel free to get in touch with Marti (mjohn...@wikimedia.org) or me
with questions about getting started with your idea.

We are excited to see your grant ideas that will support our community and
make an impact on the future of Wikimedia projects.  Put your idea into
motion, and submit your proposal this September! <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG#ieg-apply>


With thanks,


Chris

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Departure

[Florence Devouard]

Le 10/09/15 23:53, Garfield Byrd a écrit :

All,

For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance,
administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work
closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia
affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for
all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some
sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new
opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on
public education.

It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the
years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our
community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission
is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no
longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia
community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its
important work.

My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and
continuing to support our mission.

Best,

Garfield




I am very sorry to read that Garfield. I really enjoyed meeting you and 
working on various issues with you (yeah... remember the Finances 
meeting in Paris ? :))


I am glad I hugged you back in Mexico. I wish you my best in your new job.

Virtual hugs

Florence


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