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 the California-based non-profit which enables the community to do its work. The Foundation supports the community effort, raises funds, owns the domain and manages the software platforms used by the community. From the beginning the Foundation has had an international board of directors with backgrounds in engineering, science, academia, business and law.

What does Appropedia do?

Our vision is to give access to the best, most comprehensive and actionable information on sustainability and tackling poverty. We cover technologies and practices, how-tos and designs. We look at solutions through the lens of appropriate technology - the recognition that the environmental, social and economic contexts are crucial to the success of any solution.

How big is Appropedia?

As an information resource we have around 5000 pages (not including short "stub" pages or discussion pages). (That's not a small number, but there are still many important topics yet to be covered.)

As a community we have many participants, especially students. Many contributors work on only one or two pages, for a short period; a smaller number stay involved and work on the site as a whole. For this reason it's hard to give precise numbers.

The Foundation is tiny, as organizations go. There are as yet (mid-2012) no paid staff, and total expenses since 2006 are approximately $20,000 (largely from core team members). However, we have passion and a large vision.

Why is Appropedia looking for sponsorship?

Sponsorship will better enable us to fulfill our mission to build rich and sustainable lives. Funding is needed to make strong progress on our short-term goals in site development, community development, communications and content expansion.

How much sponsorship is needed?

We hope to be able to employ two to four people by the beginning of 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?

The Appropedia Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit and donations 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.

Contact us

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