Contributing to This Wiki

Purpose

This toolkit improves through contributions from volunteers like you.

The goal is to make it easy to add useful content while keeping the wiki clear, practical, and organized.

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Guiding Principle

Contribute in ways that help others succeed more easily.

Small, practical improvements are more valuable than large, complex additions.

What Belongs in This Toolkit

Include:

Step-by-step processes
Templates and examples
Best practices and lessons learned
Guidance adaptable across Local Groups

For what to avoid, see: Wiki Danger Zones

Litmus test: Would this help a volunteer succeed in the next month?

Who Can Contribute

Anyone with relevant experience or insight:

Local Group officers
Volunteers
Experienced members
New volunteers with fresh perspective

If it would have helped you, it will likely help someone else.

Key Actions

Start Small

Type of Contribution	Example
Improve clarity	Rewrite a sentence
Add a tip	Share a practical suggestion
Share a resource	Add a template or checklist
Update content	Fix outdated information

Add Content in the Right Place

Add to existing pages when possible
Create new pages only when clearly needed
Suggest subpages if content grows

How to Write Good Content

Keep it practical and actionable
Use clear headings and short sections
Break up long text into bullets or tables
Link instead of duplicating content
Offer options, not rigid rules

Share Real Examples

Sample emails
Checklists
Processes that worked

Context makes examples more useful.

Editing Guidelines

Preserve useful content
Improve clarity rather than rewriting everything
Discuss large changes when possible
Keep tone practical, supportive, and neutral

When to Create a New Page

Create a New Page If...	Otherwise...
Clearly distinct topic	Add to existing page
Makes a page too long	Suggest a subpage
Stands alone as a resource	Expand existing content

If in doubt, start within an existing page.

When You’re Unsure

Add a draft section
Ask for feedback
Start small

Key Takeaway

You don’t need to contribute something perfect.

Small, clear, practical improvements are what make this toolkit valuable.