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 Pattel 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 board chairwoman Florence Devouard (Anthere):

• 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

References

• "[announcement] new staff member in business development" (Foundation-l, May 2007)