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Wikimedia movement affiliates/Requirements comparison
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Comparison of requirements for affiliation models
Requirement
Chapters
Thematic organizations
Wikimedia user groups
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
Compliance with naming guidelines and trademark policy
Information about group published on a Wikimedia wiki
Plans for activities or efforts to advance Wikimedia projects
Allows new members
Two designated contacts for Wikimedia Foundation
Legally incorporated
Amendable bylaws approved by Affiliations Committee
Two years of activities prior to applying
Requires approval by Wikimedia Foundation Board
Governing board elected by members, including new members
Activity and financial reports posted regularly on Meta-Wiki
Capacity to represent Wikimedia movement in focus area
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