They could do what every other similar organization has done in the past, create a trust fund to keep the organization running into the foreseeable future without having to routinely solicit donations. Whether or not their charter is set up correctly to allow that today is immaterial, they can found on a new charter if necessary.
If you asked people what the benefit of donating to the wikimedia foundation was I'm sure at least 9 out of 10 would respond "to keep wikipedia running". Indeed, that is the context of all of the appeals for donations.
What value does hiring more staff provide? Specifically, what value higher than the long-term continued operation of wikipedia does it provide?
That reminds me two different attitudes towards life. If all you need to support a good meaningful life is $100k, and somehow you can get $1M a year by running a business, soliciting dontations or whatever, you could choose to get $1M for year one, and continue with your lifestyle for another 9 years without getting more money; or you could change how you spend your money, aim big things and spend $1M all in year one. My zen master taught me to aim big. How big an impact your life can make depends on how wise you spend your money and also, equally important, how much you can spend.
If you asked people what the benefit of donating to the wikimedia foundation was I'm sure at least 9 out of 10 would respond "to keep wikipedia running". Indeed, that is the context of all of the appeals for donations.
What value does hiring more staff provide? Specifically, what value higher than the long-term continued operation of wikipedia does it provide?