Wikis
Description
A website where users can easily and quickly add, modify and delete content on the page. Popular wikis include: PBWiki, JotSpot and SocialText.
Uses and Potential Benefits
A wiki can make an excellent tool for cataloging information, fostering collaboration on a project, and collecting thoughts from constituents or supporters. Example: a team might use a wiki to organize and catalog data for a research project.
Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)
www.wetpaint.com
www.wikispaces.com
www.pbwiki.com
www.wikipedia.com
www.wikia.com
www.socialtext.com
www.editme.com
www.backpackit.com
www.seedwiki.com
www.libsuccess.org
References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations
Exploring the World of Wikis
Building Your Free Nonprofit Site with Wetpaint
WikiMatrix - Compare Wikis
Wiki as a management tool
Using Art, Media & Techology to Promote International Development
Nonprofits Share Their Wiki Success Stories
Real Time or Time Independent?
Time Independent
Can Start Small and Expand?
Yes
Time/Cost to Implement?
Medium
Time/Cost to Maintain
High
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