Hello!
(Apologies for cross posting.)
The Community Resources team is now recruiting committee members to support
the launch of two new grants programs [1]. *We are especially interested in
recruiting folks with expertise in the programs that we fund, including
photography competitions like WLE and WLM. *
The Project Grants Committee will review and advise on projects that
promote new experiments and sustain ideas that work.
- Program launches July 1, 2016 with an open call for new grant
proposals.
- Up to USD 100,000 for projects up to 12 months. Submissions accepted
quarterly.
- Interested in joining? Learn more here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Quarterly/Committee/Orientat…
- Submit your candidacy by July 15, 2016 to participate in the first
round.
The Conference Support Committee will review and advise on large
conferences and events.
- Program launches July 1, 2016.
- Submissions accepted monthly.
- Interested in joining? Learn more here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Conference/Committee/Orientation
- Submit your candidacy by June 1, 2016 to participate in the launch.
Why should you serve on a grants committee?
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Make a big difference by supporting applicants and grantees that are
doing projects to improve content and increase participation across the
Wikimedia movement.
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Build yours skills and experience by participating in our innovative
participatory grantmaking programs.
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Interact with volunteers from all over the world.
Do you know somebody who you think would be perfect for this role?
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We love referrals and want to build diverse committees! Please
encourage them to join.
Cheers,
Alex
[1] You can read more about the launch of WMF’s redesigned grant programs
here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Reimagining_WMF_grants/Imple…
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Alexandra Wang
Program Officer
Community Resources
Wikimedia Foundation <http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home>
+1 415-839-6885
Skype: alexvwang