Thanks for initiating the effort and FINALLY taking some action on
the (was it?) 75K that IETFers donated already several years ago.
A few comments:
- I find the picture on page 3 in-appropriate. It gives the idea
that one supports poor people? I do not think that this is the
case. I have found the usage of poor (often children, often of color)
people in these sort of cmapaigns very questionable. Certainly given the
large amount of money that PIR already makes for ISOC and IETF.
- page4 (titled "Make a gift" has such faint font that it is difficult
to read (and my eye are not 100% anymore but still pretty good).
Bert
On 14/06/16 23:18, IETF Chair wrote:
I am posting this message to the IETF list for information, on behalf of Kathy:
*From: *Kathy Brown <brown(_at_)isoc(_dot_)org
<mailto:brown(_at_)isoc(_dot_)org>>
*Subject: **IETF Sustainability - New Website Launch*
Jari,
One of ISOC's roles is to raise money for the IETF. We do it in various ways,
providing annual direct funding and helping with
sponsorship arrangements. We have dedicated staff working to secure meeting
hosts and other sponsors (Welcome Reception,
Bits-n-Bites, Hack-a-thon, etc.). I wanted to update you on one other effort to ensure the
IETF’s financial sustainability… you
may remember the Open Internet Endowment.
In Yokohama at IETF94 I noted that the Endowment is under transformation to
become dedicated solely to the support of the IETF. I
would like to let you know that the details of that transformation have been
completed, and that a new website has been launched
at www.sustainIETF.org <http://www.sustainietf.org/>.
We are optimistic that this is an attractive vehicle for contributing to the
IETF. We are talking to some potential donors in the
background, and plan to engage in a broader campaign later this year. If you
have any comments, let us know.
Kathryn C. Brown
ISOC President and CEO