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'''What is the purpose of the program?'''<br> | '''What is the purpose of the program?'''<br> | ||
The purpose of the program is to a) give people a channel to show their support and b) build a massive community who will support the cause of an open web over the long haul. We also want to increase the number of grants, projects and scholarships we give out to support innovation on the web. Small contributions from | The purpose of the program is to a) give people a channel to show their support and b) build a massive community who will support the cause of an open web over the long haul. We also want to increase the number of grants, projects and scholarships we give out to support innovation on the web. Small contributions from supporters will help us do this. | ||
'''Are you asking me to pay for Firefox?'''<br> | '''Are you asking me to pay for Firefox?'''<br> | ||
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'''What will people get when they Join Mozilla?'''<br> | '''What will people get when they Join Mozilla?'''<br> | ||
By Joining Mozilla, people are giving their support to the community of users, advocates, and contributors who build Firefox every day. They are going beyond installing Firefox and taking a more active role in helping to build a better web. In addition, | By Joining Mozilla, people are giving their support to the community of users, advocates, and contributors who build Firefox every day. They are going beyond installing Firefox and taking a more active role in helping to build a better web. In addition, supporterss will receive: | ||
* A great feeling of knowing they have supported Mozilla and our work | * A great feeling of knowing they have supported Mozilla and our work | ||
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'''How will we help people who join feel like they 'belong'?'''<br> | '''How will we help people who join feel like they 'belong'?'''<br> | ||
Everyone who Joins Mozilla will receive a welcome letter, and is invited to "Join the Mozilla". They receive a certificate and | Everyone who Joins Mozilla will receive a welcome letter, and is invited to "Join the Mozilla". They receive a certificate and card, and have the opportunity to purchase Mozilla-branded items to show their support in real life. | ||
'''Will Join Mozilla be available in multiple languages?'''<br> | '''Will Join Mozilla be available in multiple languages?'''<br> | ||
Initially, we will launch Join Mozilla in English, German, and one other language [TBD]. The plan is to launch as many languages and locales as we can support over time. The first languages we're using meet several criteria: there is a strong base of Firefox users, we have a strong localization community to support future localization of content for the Join Mozilla program and we can offer Join Mozilla | Initially, we will launch Join Mozilla in English, German, and one other language [TBD]. The plan is to launch as many languages and locales as we can support over time. The first languages we're using meet several criteria: there is a strong base of Firefox users, we have a strong localization community to support future localization of content for the Join Mozilla program and we can offer Join Mozilla support in that language. To localize Join Mozilla, we'll need help from our community to translate the dictionary of terms used on the site so it can be uploaded to our vendor's system for secure donations. | ||
'''What is the timeline for launching this program?'''<br> | '''What is the timeline for launching this program?'''<br> | ||
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'''How many people do you expect will join?'''<br> | '''How many people do you expect will join?'''<br> | ||
In the first year, we hope to sign up between 400,000 and one million new | In the first year, we hope to sign up between 400,000 and one million new supporters. | ||
'''Where does the money go?'''<br> | '''Where does the money go?'''<br> | ||
Join Mozilla funds go to grants and projects. They help us create new technologies, spread new ideas, and inspire innovation across the web. In 2010, we put $500,000 towards Drumbeat grants and projects. We plan to grow this at least by 4x in 2011, in part with funds from Join Mozilla. If Join Mozilla is successful, we will grow this even further in future years -- both expanding the amount of money and growing the scope of what we support. | |||
'''What % of my donation will be used for grants and projects?'''<br> | '''What % of my donation will be used for grants and projects?'''<br> | ||
Our target is to have 100% of | Our target is to have 100% of supporter contributions go towards grants and programs by year two, and also to top this up with additional internal funds from Mozilla. During year one, we can guarantee that at least 80% of supporter contributions will go to grants and programs. A small amount will be set aside to cover program outreach and community engagement. | ||
'''What is Mozilla Foundation? Are you a non-profit organization?'''<br> | '''What is Mozilla Foundation? Are you a non-profit organization?'''<br> | ||
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We are continuing to seek new volunteers and contributors and will be dedicating even more resources to this in 2011. We are also continuing to run support programs for active Mozilla contributors, with new programs coming on line in the very near future. While the primary purpose of Join Mozilla is not to attract new contributors, we hope that it will eventually become a pathway for more people to actively contribute to various Mozilla projects. | We are continuing to seek new volunteers and contributors and will be dedicating even more resources to this in 2011. We are also continuing to run support programs for active Mozilla contributors, with new programs coming on line in the very near future. While the primary purpose of Join Mozilla is not to attract new contributors, we hope that it will eventually become a pathway for more people to actively contribute to various Mozilla projects. | ||
'''What is the difference between a | '''What is the difference between a supporter and a contributor?'''<br> | ||
Contributors are individuals that champion and contribute time and skill to the Mozilla project. Our global community of contributors do everything from helping code Firefox to testing, localizing and marketing it in region, to leading and participating in Mozilla Drumbeat projects, to creating Firefox add-ons and much more. They are the heart of the Mozilla project. | Contributors are individuals that champion and contribute time and skill to the Mozilla project. Our global community of contributors do everything from helping code Firefox to testing, localizing and marketing it in region, to leading and participating in Mozilla Drumbeat projects, to creating Firefox add-ons and much more. They are the heart of the Mozilla project. Supporters, on the other hand, are seeking a simpler way to say 'I'm behind this. It's important to me.' We hope that many people who join as supporters will become more active contributors over time. | ||
'''I already think of myself as a Mozillian. Can I still call myself a Mozillian if I don't pay $5?'''<br> | '''I already think of myself as a Mozillian. Can I still call myself a Mozillian if I don't pay $5?'''<br> | ||
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'''How can I help?'''<br> | '''How can I help?'''<br> | ||
There are lots of ways you can help. As we develop the program, help us think about campaign ideas and ways to engage with new | There are lots of ways you can help. As we develop the program, help us think about campaign ideas and ways to engage with new supporters. Once we launch, tell your friends, family, and co-workers about Mozilla, and the work we do to support the web. Encourage them to learn more, and to Join Mozilla. We also need help localizing the Join Mozilla program, and we'd like to see it offered to many other locales by the end of 2011. | ||