Available capacities
organizational structure
The frameworks that define governance, decision-making, and operational roles within Wikimedia organizations and initiatives
finances
The management and allocation of financial resources within the Wikimedia movement, including funding for grants, affiliates, and initiatives
governance
The structures and processes guiding decision-making within the Wikimedia movement, from community self-governance to affiliate leadership
grant proposal
A document submitted by Wikimedia volunteers, affiliates, or communities to request funding for projects that enhance free knowledge diversity, reach, and impact
communication
The exchange of information within and about the Wikimedia movement to coordinate activities, share knowledge, and engage communities across different projects and languages
administrative communication
The exchange of information within Wikimedia communities, affiliates, and governance structures, ensuring effective coordination, decision-making, and engagement with stakeholders
cultural translation
The adaptation of Wikimedia content to different cultural contexts, ensuring that free knowledge is accessible and relevant across diverse linguistic and social backgrounds
journalistic interview
Questions and answers that are usually led by journalists and that can be used by Wikimedians to gather information and data about Wikimedia initiatives, policies, and projects
media
Knowledge about the use of media to communicate about Wikimedia initiatives, organizations, policies, campaigns and projects to different public
presentation
The practice of sharing Wikimedia-related knowledge, ideas, and project updates with an audience
press release
An official Wikimedia statement to inform the public, media, or stakeholders about movement news and developments
public speaking
Skill used in Wikimedia conferences, meetups, and advocacy efforts to engage audiences on free knowledge topics
community health
The well-being of Wikimedia communities, including efforts to promote inclusivity, prevent harassment, support contributor retention, and maintain a positive editing environment
Anti-harassment tools
Measures and policies in Wikimedia projects to prevent harassment, ensure safety, and uphold community standards like the Universal Code of Conduct, considering the diversity and global nature of the Wikimedia movement
socials skills
Essential for collaboration in Wikimedia projects, especially in discussions, consensus-building, and edit conflicts
peer support
A practice within Wikimedia communities where contributors help each other through knowledge sharing, troubleshooting, and mentorship
strategic management process
Framework guiding Wikimedia movement strategy, including the Wikimedia 2030 recommendations
edit-a-thon
A collaborative event where Wikimedians gather in person or online to improve content on a specific topic, often engaging new contributors and institutional partners
Wikimedia project
Any of the Wikimedia Foundation-hosted platforms, including Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikisource
MediaWiki
The open-source software that powers Wikimedia projects, with extensive documentation available for contributors and developers
Skills that this user is available to share from their known capacities.
Known capacities
organizational structure
The frameworks that define governance, decision-making, and operational roles within Wikimedia organizations and initiatives
finances
The management and allocation of financial resources within the Wikimedia movement, including funding for grants, affiliates, and initiatives
governance
The structures and processes guiding decision-making within the Wikimedia movement, from community self-governance to affiliate leadership
grant proposal
A document submitted by Wikimedia volunteers, affiliates, or communities to request funding for projects that enhance free knowledge diversity, reach, and impact
communication
The exchange of information within and about the Wikimedia movement to coordinate activities, share knowledge, and engage communities across different projects and languages
administrative communication
The exchange of information within Wikimedia communities, affiliates, and governance structures, ensuring effective coordination, decision-making, and engagement with stakeholders
cultural translation
The adaptation of Wikimedia content to different cultural contexts, ensuring that free knowledge is accessible and relevant across diverse linguistic and social backgrounds
journalistic interview
Questions and answers that are usually led by journalists and that can be used by Wikimedians to gather information and data about Wikimedia initiatives, policies, and projects
media
Knowledge about the use of media to communicate about Wikimedia initiatives, organizations, policies, campaigns and projects to different public
presentation
The practice of sharing Wikimedia-related knowledge, ideas, and project updates with an audience
press release
An official Wikimedia statement to inform the public, media, or stakeholders about movement news and developments
public speaking
Skill used in Wikimedia conferences, meetups, and advocacy efforts to engage audiences on free knowledge topics
community health
The well-being of Wikimedia communities, including efforts to promote inclusivity, prevent harassment, support contributor retention, and maintain a positive editing environment
Anti-harassment tools
Measures and policies in Wikimedia projects to prevent harassment, ensure safety, and uphold community standards like the Universal Code of Conduct, considering the diversity and global nature of the Wikimedia movement
socials skills
Essential for collaboration in Wikimedia projects, especially in discussions, consensus-building, and edit conflicts
peer support
A practice within Wikimedia communities where contributors help each other through knowledge sharing, troubleshooting, and mentorship
strategic management process
Framework guiding Wikimedia movement strategy, including the Wikimedia 2030 recommendations
edit-a-thon
A collaborative event where Wikimedians gather in person or online to improve content on a specific topic, often engaging new contributors and institutional partners
academic skills
Methods and approaches used by Wikimedians to conduct research, learn, and share knowledge in and about Wikimedia projects, supporting the accuracy and credibility of free knowledge
Wikimedia project
Any of the Wikimedia Foundation-hosted platforms, including Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikisource
MediaWiki
The open-source software that powers Wikimedia projects, with extensive documentation available for contributors and developers
Skills that this user has from the Capacity Directory.