[Strategic] getting started

[Kate Chapman]

Another possibility with the relationship between the local chapters
and the OSMF could be assistance in setting up the local chapters.  We
went the "cheap" route in creating an entity in the United States.
The overall cost was under $200 and we didn't utilize a lawyer because
a couple of us had incorporated before.  Perhaps there are other
countries that would need assistance in forming as an entity and that
would be something the OSMF could help.

-Kate

On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 4:32 AM, Emilie Laffray <emilie.laffray at gmail.com> wrote:
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>
> On 3 June 2010 09:16, "Oliver Kühn" <osm.oliver.kuehn at gmx.de> wrote:
>>
>> Mikel Maron wrote:
>> > > Definitely ... the question is ... does it make sense for OSMF to
>> > > fundraise for chapters?
>>
>> I think it is matter of maturity and size of the local chapters. My
>> personal opinion is that the role of the central organization is to incubate
>> and support the local chapters until they can stand on their own feed.
>> Especially funders want to make their donations as specific as possible. It
>> is good for them that they know that the money stays in a specific
>> country/region rather than being distributed throughout the world.
>
> I agree with that statement. Stronger and bigger local chapters won't need
> that much funds from the foundation or a very small amount. However, it is
> clear that the Foundation could help jumpstart local chapters in countries
> where an organization would have difficulties raising some significant
> money.
> I mentioned it before but some donators will not give money to the OSMF but
> will give to a local chapter.
> In addition, one of the rule that we are evaluating in France about donation
> is to set up a "task" corresponding to the money given, so donators can
> transparently follow how that money has been used if it is given for a
> specific project.
>
> Emilie Laffray
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