Wikimedia movement affiliates/Requirements
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The requirements for chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups vary based on the unique requirements and expectations of the specific affiliate model. The requirements are designed to help groups meet the movement's expectations for them once they are recognized.
Requirements for recognition
The requirements vary for each affiliate model. The below graphs offer a quick comparison between the requirements. Please read each model's requirements page for more information:
| Requirement | Chapters | Thematic organizations | Wikimedia user groups |
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| Minimum active Wikimedia editors | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| Suggested minimum members | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| Focus | Geographic | Thematic | Any which advances Wikimedia |
| Mission aligned with Wikimedia Foundation | 
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| Compliance with naming guidelines and trademark policy |
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| Information about group published on a Wikimedia wiki |
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| Plans for activities or efforts to advance Wikimedia projects |
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| Allows new members |
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| Two designated contacts for Wikimedia Foundation |
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| Legally incorporated |
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| Amendable bylaws approved by Affiliations Committee |
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| Two years of activities prior to applying |
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| Requires approval by Wikimedia Foundation Board |
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| Governing board elected by members, including new members |
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| Activity and financial reports posted regularly on Meta-Wiki |
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| Capacity to represent Wikimedia movement in focus area |
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| Typical development time | 2–3 years | 2–3 years | 1–4 months |
| Projected time for approval | 4–6 months | 4–6 months | 1–3 weeks |
| Expectation | Chapters | Thematic organizations | Wikimedia user groups |
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| Offline and online activities to support Wikimedia | Multiple each quarter |
Multiple each quarter |
At least one a year |
| Notification of changes to governing documents or leadership |
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| Compliance with movement policies and governing principles |
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| Collaboration with other affiliates and projects |
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| Annual report published on Meta-Wiki | Detailed |
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| Maintain expertise within group's scope that is accessible to Wikimedia community |
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| Regular activity and finance reports published on Meta-Wiki |
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| Monitor and engage in communications topics related to to group's scope |
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| Monitor and engage in public policy matters related to group's scope |
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| Represent Wikimedia at public events related to group's scope |
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| Diverse funding sources |
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