Business Developer

The Business Developer is generally tasked with developing and measuring the Wikimedia Foundation's brand and revenue. More specifically:
 * identify and develop market strategies;
 * generate ideas and initiatives that capitalize on existing and prospective partner strengths;
 * consistently build a pipeline of new, revenue generating opportunities;
 * prepare written presentations, reports, and term sheets;
 * assist in contract negotiations;
 * assist with other tasks as needed.

Business Developers
Vishal Patel was hired as part-time business developer in May 2007. He had worked in the Wikimedia office as a part-time intern since January 2007. He was charged with a number of immediate tasks, as described by Florence Devouard (Anthere), chair of the Wikimedia Foundation:
 * report on all business deals we currently are in (who, what, when, how much).
 * analyze the price asked for certain services and implement an increase if suitable
 * coordinate sponsorship for Wikimania
 * follow up on brand marketing proposal
 * be the general contact person for all the various (and sometimes really amazing) business deals proposed to the Foundation