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=== Who is Appropedia? === | |||
The [[Appropedia community]] is a worldwide, online community committed to a sustainable world free of poverty. We support that through sharing solutions and best practice. integrity and accuracy. We are careful to avoid libel, and to remove it if it appears on the site. | |||
The [[Appropedia Foundation]] is a California based non-profit, with an international [[Appropedia:Board of Directors|board of directors]], which supports the community effort, raises funds, owns the domain and manages the software platforms used by the community. | |||
From the beginning, the community and the Foundation have been international collaborations. | |||
=== Why is Appropedia looking for sponsorship? === | === Why is Appropedia looking for sponsorship? === | ||
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=== How much sponsorship is needed? === | === How much sponsorship is needed? === | ||
We hope to be able to employ at least 2 people starting in | We hope to be able to employ at least 2 people starting in 2013. | ||
However, as a volunteer organization, even small amounts make a big difference - $1000 or $5000 may enable us to perform much needed work and improve the service we provide. [[#Contact us|Talk to us]] to find out more about the difference your sponsorship can make. | However, as a volunteer organization, even small amounts make a big difference - $1000 or $5000 may enable us to perform much needed work and improve the service we provide. [[#Contact us|Talk to us]] to find out more about the difference your sponsorship can make. | ||
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If you are outside the US and need tax-deductibility, please [[#Contact us|Talk to us]] - it may be best to sponsor a joint project with one of our international partners. | If you are outside the US and need tax-deductibility, please [[#Contact us|Talk to us]] - it may be best to sponsor a joint project with one of our international partners. | ||
=== Can I control what is written about my company on Appropedia === | === Can I control what is written about my company on Appropedia? === | ||
The Appropedia community is committed to fairness, integrity and accuracy. We are careful to avoid libel, and to remove it if it appears on the site. | The Appropedia community is committed to fairness, integrity and accuracy. We are careful to avoid libel, and to remove it if it appears on the site. | ||
Revision as of 03:44, 4 August 2012
Who is Appropedia?
The Appropedia community is a worldwide, online community committed to a sustainable world free of poverty. We support that through sharing solutions and best practice. integrity and accuracy. We are careful to avoid libel, and to remove it if it appears on the site.
The Appropedia Foundation is a California based non-profit, with an international board of directors, which supports the community effort, raises funds, owns the domain and manages the software platforms used by the community.
From the beginning, the community and the Foundation have been international collaborations.
Why is Appropedia looking for sponsorship?
Sponsorship will better enable us to fulfill our mission to build rich and sustainable lives.
How much sponsorship is needed?
We hope to be able to employ at least 2 people starting in 2013.
However, as a volunteer organization, even small amounts make a big difference - $1000 or $5000 may enable us to perform much needed work and improve the service we provide. Talk to us to find out more about the difference your sponsorship can make.
Is it tax-deductible?
Donations to the Appropedia Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, are tax-deductible under US law.
If you are outside the US and need tax-deductibility, please Talk to us - it may be best to sponsor a joint project with one of our international partners.
Can I control what is written about my company on Appropedia?
The Appropedia community is committed to fairness, integrity and accuracy. We are careful to avoid libel, and to remove it if it appears on the site.
The Appropedia Foundation supports this goal, but is not responsible for the words of individual editors. Appropedia is an open knowledge project, without censorship of views, other than the community's best efforts to remove inaccuracy and vandalism, including libel).
Organizations can also present their perspective on their own activities.
Sponsorship does not change this or give a promise of special treatment.
Do you take sponsorship from absolutely anyone?
We will assess sponsorships on a case-by-case basis. We don't expect sponsors to be perfect, and we hope that our relationship will support sponsors' efforts to be increasingly sustainable and ethical. We don't want sponsorship to be an example of "greenwash."
What is the value proposition for sponsors?
Sponsoring Appropedia is a demonstration of your values, to your customers, employers and other stakeholders. It shows your commitment to accurate knowledge, empowerment, and change.
Your logo and link appear on our Sponsors page. Above a basic level of sponsorship, they also appear on our front page. We will also thank your organization on our blog, through our active social media channels and other communication channels.
There are other opportunities to strengthen your relationship with Appropedia, for example through your own communication channels, and through a corporate volunteering partnership.