A cursory inspection of Wikipedia's information on non-profits reveals that there's very little information on non-profits at all. While I have found great information on everything from Trackback to the Elko Tract, the information on non-profits is clearly lacking. And what is there doesn't cast non-profit associations in a favorable light. There is an entry for trade association, but there isn't one for professional society.
One of these days, I'll edit some of the entries to more accurately reflect what trade associations do. And add an entry for professional society while I'm at it. But I wonder if someone with a vested interest in the public's perception of associations should lead the effort?
September 14, 2005
Wikipedia: Only as good as its contributors
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There are, in fact, quite a few assns which have entered Wikipedia data on themselves, and I agree that ASAE & the Center should be interested in doing this. I wouldn't be surprised if a few entries have actually been edited by ASAE/Center staff. I've actually thought about having a segment of our members update and augment Wikipedia entries instead of implementing our own wiki. I would like our assn to get credit for our members' work, which doesn't seem to be something Wikipedia currently offers, but that's a secondary concern.
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