[Wikimediauk-l] If you are interested in the google grants results.
(Certainly something we should consider f they do it again JD) We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and innovation in the hundreds of fantastic submissions we received. We unfortunately had to make some tough decisions in narrowing down the pool and wanted to let you know that the project submitted by your organisation was not selected as a one of the 10 finalists. We want to sincerely thank you for the time, thought and energy you put into your application. While we can’t include all projects in the next phase of the Global Impact Challenge, we do want to share information about various resources available to UK non-profits: · *Google Grants* empowers non-profit organisations, through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords™ advertising, to promote their missions and initiatives on Google.co.uk. Get started at http://www.google.co.uk/grants/. · *YouTube for Non-profits* helps you tell your organisation’s story through videos. Benefits include donation buttons that allow viewers to contribute to your cause online right from YouTube videos, Call-to-action overlays that let viewers click to visit your website or learn more, live streaming video footage right onto your YouTube channel, and much more. Get started at https://www.youtube.com/nonprofits?info_mode=worldwide. · *Google Earth Outreach* supports non-profit organizations with software grants for Enterprise versions of our mapping products. Eligible non-profits can apply for a grant of Google Earth Pro, Google Maps Engine, Google Maps API for Business and Google Maps Coordinate. Get started here: http://www.google.co.uk/earth/outreach/grants/software/index.html Also learn more about how video, social media and other online tools can help you do more on a limited budget by checking out the Grow Your Charity Online http://www.growyourcharityonline.com/uk resource from Google, Media Trust and Charity Technology Trust. We hope you find the above resources helpful for your organisation - and, once again, thank you for your application to the Global Impact Challenge in the UK. Sincerely, The Global Impact Challenge Team [image: RVC Logo - link to RVC Website] http://www.rvc.ac.uk[image: Twitter icon - link to RVC (Official) Twitter]http://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege [image: Facebook icon - link to RVC (Official) Facebook]http://www.facebook.com/theRVC [image: YouTube icon - link to RVC YouTube]http://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalVetsLondon?feature=mhee [image: Pinterest icon - link to RVC Pinterest]http://pinterest.com/royalvetcollege/ This message, together with any attachments, is intended for the stated addressee(s) only and may contain privileged or confidential information. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and be advised that you have received this message in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying is strictly prohibited. Unless stated expressly in this email, this email does not create, form part of, or vary any contractual or unilateral obligation. Email communication cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, incomplete or contain viruses. Therefore, we do not accept liability for any such matters or their consequences. Communication with us by email will be taken as acceptance of the risks inherent in doing so. -- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 tweet @jonatreesdavies Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990. Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] If you are interested in the google grants results.
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.dav...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: (Certainly something we should consider f they do it again JD) We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and innovation in the hundreds of fantastic submissions we received. We unfortunately had to make some tough decisions in narrowing down the pool and wanted to let you know that the project submitted by your organisation was not selected as a one of the 10 finalists. We want to sincerely thank you for the time, thought and energy you put into your application. While we can’t include all projects in the next phase of the Global Impact Challenge, we do want to share information about various resources available to UK non-profits: · *Google Grants* empowers non-profit organisations, through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords™ advertising, to promote their missions and initiatives on Google.co.uk. Get started at http://www.google.co.uk/grants/. · *YouTube for Non-profits* helps you tell your organisation’s story through videos. Benefits include donation buttons that allow viewers to contribute to your cause online right from YouTube videos, Call-to-action overlays that let viewers click to visit your website or learn more, live streaming video footage right onto your YouTube channel, and much more. Get started at https://www.youtube.com/nonprofits?info_mode=worldwide. · *Google Earth Outreach* supports non-profit organizations with software grants for Enterprise versions of our mapping products. Eligible non-profits can apply for a grant of Google Earth Pro, Google Maps Engine, Google Maps API for Business and Google Maps Coordinate. Get started here: http://www.google.co.uk/earth/outreach/grants/software/index.html Also learn more about how video, social media and other online tools can help you do more on a limited budget by checking out the Grow Your Charity Online http://www.growyourcharityonline.com/uk resource from Google, Media Trust and Charity Technology Trust. We hope you find the above resources helpful for your organisation - and, once again, thank you for your application to the Global Impact Challenge in the UK. Sincerely, The Global Impact Challenge Team [image: RVC Logo - link to RVC Website] http://www.rvc.ac.uk[image: Twitter icon - link to RVC (Official) Twitter]http://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege [image: Facebook icon - link to RVC (Official) Facebook]http://www.facebook.com/theRVC [image: YouTube icon - link to RVC YouTube]http://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalVetsLondon?feature=mhee [image: Pinterest icon - link to RVC Pinterest]http://pinterest.com/royalvetcollege/ This message, together with any attachments, is intended for the stated addressee(s) only and may contain privileged or confidential information. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and be advised that you have received this message in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying is strictly prohibited. Unless stated expressly in this email, this email does not create, form part of, or vary any contractual or unilateral obligation. Email communication cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, incomplete or contain viruses. Therefore, we do not accept liability for any such matters or their consequences. Communication with us by email will be taken as acceptance of the risks inherent in doing so. -- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 tweet @jonatreesdavies Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990. Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] If you are interested in the google grants results.
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 pigsotw...@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.dav...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: (Certainly something we should consider f they do it again JD) We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and innovation in the hundreds of fantastic submissions we received. We unfortunately had to make some tough decisions in narrowing down the pool and wanted to let you know that the project submitted by your organisation was not selected as a one of the 10 finalists. We want to sincerely thank you for the time, thought and energy you put into your application. While we can’t include all projects in the next phase of the Global Impact Challenge, we do want to share information about various resources available to UK non-profits: · *Google Grants* empowers non-profit organisations, through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords™ advertising, to promote their missions and initiatives on Google.co.uk. Get started at http://www.google.co.uk/grants/. · *YouTube for Non-profits* helps you tell your organisation’s story through videos. Benefits include donation buttons that allow viewers to contribute to your cause online right from YouTube videos, Call-to-action overlays that let viewers click to visit your website or learn more, live streaming video footage right onto your YouTube channel, and much more. Get started at https://www.youtube.com/nonprofits?info_mode=worldwide. · *Google Earth Outreach* supports non-profit organizations with software grants for Enterprise versions of our mapping products. Eligible non-profits can apply for a grant of Google Earth Pro, Google Maps Engine, Google Maps API for Business and Google Maps Coordinate. Get started here: http://www.google.co.uk/earth/outreach/grants/software/index.html Also learn more about how video, social media and other online tools can help you do more on a limited budget by checking out the Grow Your Charity Online http://www.growyourcharityonline.com/uk resource from Google, Media Trust and Charity Technology Trust. We hope you find the above resources helpful for your organisation - and, once again, thank you for your application to the Global Impact Challenge in the UK. Sincerely, The Global Impact Challenge Team [image: RVC Logo - link to RVC Website] http://www.rvc.ac.uk[image: Twitter icon - link to RVC (Official) Twitter]http://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege [image: Facebook icon - link to RVC (Official) Facebook]http://www.facebook.com/theRVC [image: YouTube icon - link to RVC YouTube]http://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalVetsLondon?feature=mhee [image: Pinterest icon - link to RVC Pinterest]http://pinterest.com/royalvetcollege/ This message, together with any attachments, is intended for the stated addressee(s) only and may contain privileged or confidential information. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and be advised that you have received this message in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying is strictly prohibited. Unless stated expressly in this email, this email does not create, form part of, or vary any contractual or unilateral obligation. Email communication cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, incomplete or contain viruses. Therefore, we do not accept liability for any such matters or their consequences. Communication with us by email will be taken as acceptance of the risks inherent in doing so. -- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 tweet @jonatreesdavies Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990. Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] If you are interested in the google grants results.
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.dav...@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=pp5fd4g7n2m4eqkklreec6kocaff8...@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 pigsotw...@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.dav...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: (Certainly something we should consider f they do it again JD) We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and innovation in the hundreds of fantastic submissions we received. We unfortunately had to make some tough decisions in narrowing down the pool and wanted to let you know that the project submitted by your organisation was not selected as a one of the 10 finalists. We want to sincerely thank you for the time, thought and energy you put into your application. While we canât include all projects in the next phase of the Global Impact Challenge, we do want to share information about various resources available to UK non-profits: · *Google Grants* empowers non-profit organisations, through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords⢠advertising, to promote their missions and initiatives on Google.co.uk. Get started at http://www.google.co.uk/grants/. · *YouTube for Non-profits* helps you tell your organisationâs story through videos. Benefits include donation buttons that allow viewers to contribute to your cause online right from YouTube videos, Call-to-action overlays that let viewers click to visit your website or learn more, live streaming video footage right onto your YouTube channel, and much more. Get started at https://www.youtube.com/nonprofits?info_mode=worldwide. · *Google Earth Outreach* supports non-profit organizations with software grants for Enterprise versions of our mapping products. Eligible non-profits can apply for a grant of Google Earth Pro, Google Maps Engine, Google Maps API for Business and Google Maps Coordinate. Get started here: http://www.google.co.uk/earth/outreach/grants/software/index.html Also learn more about how video, social media and other online tools can help you do more on a limited budget by checking out the Grow Your Charity Online http://www.growyourcharityonline.com/uk resource from Google, Media Trust and Charity Technology Trust. We hope you find the above resources helpful for your organisation - and, once again, thank you for your application to the Global Impact Challenge in the UK. Sincerely, The Global Impact Challenge Team [image: RVC Logo - link to RVC Website] http://www.rvc.ac.uk [image: Twitter icon - link to RVC (Official) Twitter]http://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege [image: Facebook icon - link to RVC (Official) Facebook]http://www.facebook.com/theRVC [image: YouTube icon - link to RVC YouTube]http://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalVetsLondon?feature=mhee [image: Pinterest icon - link to RVC Pinterest]http://pinterest.com/royalvetcollege/ This message, together with any attachments, is intended for the stated addressee(s) only and may contain privileged or confidential information. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and be advised that you have received this message in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying is strictly prohibited.
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On 23 May 2013 11:19, fab...@unpopular.org.uk wrote: 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. I think Fabian's comment has merit. But there is surely more going on here. Taking the Wikimania bid as a relevant example: yes, a motivated smallish group is a good place to start. To avoid chicken-and-egg issues, I don't think people beginning with a blank sheet of paper, in a complete vacuum of prospects, is likely to be the most fruitful in terms of outcomes. Any application by the charity is going to have to be signed off by the Board. Some sort of incubator for ideas would seem to be required, that had input from the Board, probably only via vague steers though. Jon used the word nimble, which sums up fairly well what Google can be presumed to have sought in giving a timescale of just a few weeks. That sort of timescale is certainly not compatible with building a consensus from scratch. Finally, WMUK does have a fundraiser. Katherine Bavage (I know) was dealing with key Gift Aid matters when the bid came up, which is a classic bird in hand versus two in bush situation. External grant funding would end up on her desk, in any practical scenario with forms to fill. Said nimbleness and agility would probably be based on position papers, and the office staff having been given time to anticipate the issues. Charles ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
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Google grants isn't money, it's free, targeted advertising on Google results pages. We can use that in line with our existing aims and objectives, whether we push fund-raising, events, or just general awareness. On May 23, 2013 12:19 PM, fab...@unpopular.org.uk wrote: 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.dav...@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= pp5fd4g7n2m4eqkklreec6kocaff8...@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 pigsotw...@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.dav...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: (Certainly something we should consider f they do it again JD) We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and innovation in the hundreds of fantastic submissions we received. We unfortunately had to make some tough decisions in narrowing down the pool and wanted to let you know that the project submitted by your organisation was not selected as a one of the 10 finalists. We want to sincerely thank you for the time, thought and energy you put into your application. While we can’t include all projects in the next phase of the Global Impact Challenge, we do want to share information about various resources available to UK non-profits: · *Google Grants* empowers non-profit organisations, through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords™ advertising, to promote their missions and initiatives on Google.co.uk. Get started at http://www.google.co.uk/grants/. · *YouTube for Non-profits* helps you tell your organisation’s story through videos. Benefits include donation buttons that allow viewers to contribute to your cause online right from YouTube videos, Call-to-action overlays that let viewers click to visit your website or learn more, live streaming video footage right onto your YouTube channel, and much more. Get started at https://www.youtube.com/nonprofits?info_mode=worldwide. · *Google Earth Outreach* supports non-profit organizations with software grants for Enterprise versions of our mapping products. Eligible non-profits can apply for a grant of Google Earth Pro, Google Maps Engine, Google Maps API for Business and Google Maps Coordinate. Get started here: http://www.google.co.uk/earth/outreach/grants/software/index.html Also learn more about how video, social media and other online tools can help you do more on a limited budget by checking out the Grow Your Charity Online http://www.growyourcharityonline.com/uk resource from Google, Media Trust and Charity Technology Trust. We hope you find the above resources helpful for your organisation - and, once again, thank you for your application to the Global Impact Challenge in the UK. Sincerely, The Global Impact Challenge Team [image: RVC Logo - link to RVC Website] http://www.rvc.ac.uk [image: Twitter icon - link to RVC (Official) Twitter]http://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege [image: Facebook icon - link to RVC (Official) Facebook]http://www.facebook.com/theRVC [image: YouTube icon - link to RVC YouTube]http://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalVetsLondon?feature=mhee [image: Pinterest icon - link to RVC Pinterest]http://pinterest.com/royalvetcollege/ This message, together with any attachments, is intended for the stated addressee(s) only and may contain
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] If you are interested in the google grants results.
Just to clear up any confusion, the main point of interest I think is the Global Impact Challenge, which was tentatively discussed on the UK wiki herehttp://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Google_Global_Impact_Challenge . Unfortunately the shortness of the timescale was somewhat prohibitive for Wikimedia UK this time around but it's certainly something that is worth keeping an eye on for the next time. Hope this helps, Stevie On 23 May 2013 14:48, Andy Mabbett pigsotw...@gmail.com wrote: Google grants isn't money, it's free, targeted advertising on Google results pages. We can use that in line with our existing aims and objectives, whether we push fund-raising, events, or just general awareness. On May 23, 2013 12:19 PM, fab...@unpopular.org.uk wrote: 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.dav...@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= pp5fd4g7n2m4eqkklreec6kocaff8...@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 pigsotw...@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.dav...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: (Certainly something we should consider f they do it again JD) We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and innovation in the hundreds of fantastic submissions we received. We unfortunately had to make some tough decisions in narrowing down the pool and wanted to let you know that the project submitted by your organisation was not selected as a one of the 10 finalists. We want to sincerely thank you for the time, thought and energy you put into your application. While we can’t include all projects in the next phase of the Global Impact Challenge, we do want to share information about various resources available to UK non-profits: · *Google Grants* empowers non-profit organisations, through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords™ advertising, to promote their missions and initiatives on Google.co.uk. Get started at http://www.google.co.uk/grants/. · *YouTube for Non-profits* helps you tell your organisation’s story through videos. Benefits include donation buttons that allow viewers to contribute to your cause online right from YouTube videos, Call-to-action overlays that let viewers click to visit your website or learn more, live streaming video footage right onto your YouTube channel, and much more. Get started at https://www.youtube.com/nonprofits?info_mode=worldwide. · *Google Earth Outreach* supports non-profit organizations with software grants for Enterprise versions of our mapping products. Eligible non-profits can apply for a grant of Google Earth Pro, Google Maps Engine, Google Maps API for Business and Google Maps Coordinate. Get started here: http://www.google.co.uk/earth/outreach/grants/software/index.html Also learn more about how video, social media and other online tools can help you do more on a limited budget by checking out the Grow Your Charity Online http://www.growyourcharityonline.com/uk resource from Google, Media Trust and Charity Technology Trust. We hope you find the above resources helpful for your organisation - and, once again, thank you for your application to the Global Impact Challenge in the UK. Sincerely, The Global Impact Challenge Team [image: RVC Logo - link to RVC Website] http://www.rvc.ac.uk [image:
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Google have a grants system (go back to the start of the string) Of course we could try and get more page hits ...:) On 23 May 2013 14:48, Andy Mabbett pigsotw...@gmail.com wrote: Google grants isn't money, it's free, targeted advertising on Google results pages. We can use that in line with our existing aims and objectives, whether we push fund-raising, events, or just general awareness. On May 23, 2013 12:19 PM, fab...@unpopular.org.uk wrote: 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.dav...@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= pp5fd4g7n2m4eqkklreec6kocaff8...@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 pigsotw...@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.dav...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: (Certainly something we should consider f they do it again JD) We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and innovation in the hundreds of fantastic submissions we received. We unfortunately had to make some tough decisions in narrowing down the pool and wanted to let you know that the project submitted by your organisation was not selected as a one of the 10 finalists. We want to sincerely thank you for the time, thought and energy you put into your application. While we can’t include all projects in the next phase of the Global Impact Challenge, we do want to share information about various resources available to UK non-profits: · *Google Grants* empowers non-profit organisations, through $10,000 per month in in-kind AdWords™ advertising, to promote their missions and initiatives on Google.co.uk. Get started at http://www.google.co.uk/grants/. · *YouTube for Non-profits* helps you tell your organisation’s story through videos. Benefits include donation buttons that allow viewers to contribute to your cause online right from YouTube videos, Call-to-action overlays that let viewers click to visit your website or learn more, live streaming video footage right onto your YouTube channel, and much more. Get started at https://www.youtube.com/nonprofits?info_mode=worldwide. · *Google Earth Outreach* supports non-profit organizations with software grants for Enterprise versions of our mapping products. Eligible non-profits can apply for a grant of Google Earth Pro, Google Maps Engine, Google Maps API for Business and Google Maps Coordinate. Get started here: http://www.google.co.uk/earth/outreach/grants/software/index.html Also learn more about how video, social media and other online tools can help you do more on a limited budget by checking out the Grow Your Charity Online http://www.growyourcharityonline.com/uk resource from Google, Media Trust and Charity Technology Trust. We hope you find the above resources helpful for your organisation - and, once again, thank you for your application to the Global Impact Challenge in the UK. Sincerely, The Global Impact Challenge Team [image: RVC Logo - link to RVC Website] http://www.rvc.ac.uk [image: Twitter icon - link to RVC (Official) Twitter]http://twitter.com/RoyalVetCollege [image: Facebook icon - link to RVC (Official) Facebook]http://www.facebook.com/theRVC [image: YouTube icon - link to RVC YouTube]http://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalVetsLondon?feature=mhee [image:
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On 23 May 2013 14:53, Jon Davies jon.dav...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: Google have a grants system (go back to the start of the string) Of course we could try and get more page hits ...:) Yes, some cross-purposes here. https://globalimpactchallenge.withgoogle.com/ and http://www.google.co.uk/grants/ . Charles ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
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Staff capacity is /an/ issue. With the benefits of collaboration on wiki in drafting applications, bid writing needn't be staff led but staff supported (you guys write the pitch, I support it with numbers/details where possible). The challenge is that good funding bids do require quite a lot of worth to write, deliver, and evaluate to report back to funders, and will need approval by the board because they commit the charity to delivering outcomes not envisioned by current staffing levels or activity programme. If capacity isn't forthcoming from the community to deliver this then we have a problem - but it so not think it is an insoluble one. What about putting together a group of volunteers who are 1) Good at writing copy 2) Interested in generating fundable-project ideas 3) Interested in identifying funding opportunities 4) Interested in looking at how we make ourselves 'nimble' etc (probably collating the type of information needed to support bids (impact stats) and developing supporting processes to get approval for applications). I've discussed some of this with Charles and Fabian in person before but I'd be happy to look at maybe putting together a working group and having a Skype meeting to throw together some ideas and start writing some of this up on wiki? *Katherine Bavage * *Fundraising Manager * *Wikimedia UK* +44 20 7065 0752 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* On 23 May 2013 13:39, Charles Matthews charles.r.matth...@ntlworld.comwrote: On 23 May 2013 11:19, fab...@unpopular.org.uk wrote: 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. I think Fabian's comment has merit. But there is surely more going on here. Taking the Wikimania bid as a relevant example: yes, a motivated smallish group is a good place to start. To avoid chicken-and-egg issues, I don't think people beginning with a blank sheet of paper, in a complete vacuum of prospects, is likely to be the most fruitful in terms of outcomes. Any application by the charity is going to have to be signed off by the Board. Some sort of incubator for ideas would seem to be required, that had input from the Board, probably only via vague steers though. Jon used the word nimble, which sums up fairly well what Google can be presumed to have sought in giving a timescale of just a few weeks. That sort of timescale is certainly not compatible with building a consensus from scratch. Finally, WMUK does have a fundraiser. Katherine Bavage (I know) was dealing with key Gift Aid matters when the bid came up, which is a classic bird in hand versus two in bush situation. External grant funding would end up on her desk, in any practical scenario with forms to fill. Said nimbleness and agility would probably be based on position papers, and the office staff having been given time to anticipate the issues. Charles ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
