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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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* "[[mailarchive:foundation-l/2007-May/030346.html|<nowiki>[announcement]</nowiki> new staff member in business development]]" (Foundation-l, May 2007) |
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Revision as of 23:57, 19 September 2008
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
References
- "[announcement] new staff member in business development" (Foundation-l, May 2007)