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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 Pattel was hired as part-time business developer in May 2007. He had worked in the Wikimedia office as a part-time [[w:intern|intern]] since January 2007. He was been charged with a number of immediate tasks, as [http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/foundation-l/2007-May/030346.html reported] by board chairwoman [[m:user:Anthere|Florence Devouard (Anthere)]]:
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* 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
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==References==
* "[http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/foundation-l/2007-May/030346.html <nowiki>[announcement]</nowiki> new staff member in business development]" (Foundation-l, May 2007)

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