Wikimedia movement affiliates/Models
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In acknowledgement of the diversity of groups contributing to the Wikimedia movement, the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees recognizes models of affiliation within the Wikimedia movement – currently chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups.
History
The current Wikimedia affiliation models was developed by the Movement roles project. Development began in 2010 after discussion at the Chapters meeting 2010 and was approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees on March 31, 2012. The Affiliations Committee advises and makes recommendations regarding the recognition and existence of Wikimedia movement affiliates.
Wikimedia movement affiliates models
Affiliates may change from one affiliation model to another, and should prioritize cooperation with one another without hierarchy.
- Incorporated independent non-profits representing the Wikimedia movement and supporting movement work globally, focused within a geography. Chapters or national/sub-national organizations use a name clearly linking them to Wikimedia and are granted use of Wikimedia trademarks for their work, publicity, and fundraising.
- Incorporated independent non-profits representing the Wikimedia movement and supporting work focused on a specific theme, topic, subject or issue within or across countries and regions. Thematic organizations use a name clearly linking them to Wikimedia and are granted use of Wikimedia trademarks for their work, publicity, and fundraising.
- Open membership groups with an established contact person and history of projects, designed to be easy to form. User groups may or may not choose to incorporate and are granted limited use of the Wikimedia marks for publicity related to events and projects.
- Movement partners (not yet active)
- Like-minded organizations that actively support the Wikimedia movement’s work. They are listed publicly and granted limited use of the marks for publicity indicating their support of and collaboration with Wikimedia. Note: This model is currently under development and not yet active. See draft proposals at Wikimedia Affiliates Network and Movement roles project/Movement Partners.
| Requirement | Chapters | Thematic organizations | Wikimedia user groups |
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| Minimum active Wikimedia editors | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| Suggested minimum members | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| Focus | Geographic | Thematic | Any which advances Wikimedia |
| Mission aligned with Wikimedia Foundation | 
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| Compliance with naming guidelines and trademark policy |
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| Information about group published on a Wikimedia wiki |
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| Plans for activities or efforts to advance Wikimedia projects |
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| Allows new members |
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| Two designated contacts for Wikimedia Foundation |
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| Legally incorporated |
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| Amendable bylaws approved by Affiliations Committee |
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| Two years of activities prior to applying |
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| Requires approval by Wikimedia Foundation Board |
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| Governing board elected by members, including new members |
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| Activity and financial reports posted regularly on Meta-Wiki |
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| Capacity to represent Wikimedia movement in focus area |
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| Typical development time | 2–3 years | 2–3 years | 1–4 months |
| Projected time for approval | 4–6 months | 4–6 months | 1–3 weeks |
| Expectation | Chapters | Thematic organizations | Wikimedia user groups |
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| Offline and online activities to support Wikimedia | Multiple each quarter |
Multiple each quarter |
At least one a year |
| Notification of changes to governing documents or leadership |
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| Compliance with movement policies and governing principles |
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| Collaboration with other affiliates and projects |
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| Annual report published on Meta-Wiki | Detailed |
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Summary |
| Maintain expertise within group's scope that is accessible to Wikimedia community |
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| Regular activity and finance reports published on Meta-Wiki |
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| Monitor and engage in communications topics related to to group's scope |
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| Monitor and engage in public policy matters related to group's scope |
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| Represent Wikimedia at public events related to group's scope |
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| Diverse funding sources |
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