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The '''Business Developer''' is generally tasked with developing and measuring the Wikimedia Foundation's brand and revenue. More specifically: |
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* identify and develop market strategies; |
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* generate ideas and initiatives that capitalize on existing and prospective partner strengths; |
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* consistently build a pipeline of new, revenue generating opportunities; |
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* prepare written presentations, reports, and term sheets; |
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* assist in contract negotiations; |
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* assist with other tasks as needed. |
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==Business Developers== |
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Vishal Patel 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 charged with a number of immediate tasks, as [[mailarchive:foundation-l/2007-May/030346.html|described]] by [[user:Anthere|Florence Devouard (Anthere)]], chair of the [[FAQ|Wikimedia Foundation]]: |
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* report on all business deals we currently are in (who, what, when, how much). |
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* analyze the price asked for certain services and implement an increase if suitable |
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* coordinate sponsorship for Wikimania |
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* follow up on brand marketing proposal |
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* be the general contact person for all the various (and sometimes really amazing) business deals proposed to the Foundation |
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==References== |
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* "[[mailarchive:foundation-l/2007-May/030346.html|<nowiki>[announcement]</nowiki> new staff member in business development]]" (Foundation-l, May 2007) |
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