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:

• Chapters
• Thematic organizations
• User groups

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

Comparison of expectations for affiliation models

Expectation	Chapters	Thematic organizations	Wikimedia user groups
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
Compliance with movement policies and governing principles
Collaboration with other affiliates and projects
Annual report published on Meta-Wiki	Detailed	Detailed	Summary
Maintain expertise within group's scope that is accessible to Wikimedia community
Regular activity and finance reports published on Meta-Wiki
Monitor and engage in communications topics related to to group's scope
Monitor and engage in public policy matters related to group's scope
Represent Wikimedia at public events related to group's scope
Diverse funding sources