Community Indicators ConsortiumCommunity Indicators ConsortiumCIC_0de4c9ab-3745-4ce6-85c7-3ea9da7f7520The Community Indicators Consortium is an active, open learning network and global community of practice among persons interested or engaged in the field of indicators development and application. It is organized to:
Advance the art and science of indicators;
Facilitate the exchange of knowledge about the effective use of indicators;
Encourage development of effective indicators;
Foster informed civic and media discourse about local, regional, national, and global priorities._473b9846-e453-4113-9093-06189d91d058Community Awareness and ChangeAdvance the Use of Indicators for Community Awareness and Change_5b584e88-0a0c-4512-a123-1a7b5b346a671Tasks: Develop proposal on Learning Forums. Sponsor Learning ForumIssuesIdentify the most significant issues that CIC needs to address in the next few years to meet CIC goals_85e62ed2-3854-4cac-8e4b-4b15107608921.1Tasks: Conduct a survey of CIC membership via email and post survey on web. Conduct a survey of non-CIC members, on our mailing list, via e-mail. Host a forum to identify the most pressing areas needing research. Also, use the learning forum to gather ideas.AwarenessElevate the profile of CIC and indicators_84f6dc3f-25f8-4552-bdde-72a76c95d7111.2Task: Create the Advisory Council as called for by Article V of CIC BylawsProjectsSupport the creation of new indicator projects_c742cde7-962d-44e0-a388-857010a2d29f1.3Tasks: Develop a Subcommittee – New Projects Advisory Team (N-PAT) to respond to queries; determine
operations. Sponsor the creation of a how-to and best practices manual.Member Outreach and PartnershipsOutreach to members and possible members as well as partnerships with other organizations_886df7b9-7bc2-4fc6-b12e-a5c7fa5c8cd01.4NICSPublic Performance Measurement and Reporting NetworkTasks: Co-Sponsor 2 Webinars (one with NICS & one with the Public Performance Measurement and Reporting
Network). Sponsor the 2008 CIC International ConferenceThought Leader OutreachOutreach to Leaders in the Indicators Field_454a4773-b6c4-4e8a-a852-7e744d9a050a1.5Global CoPCreate a Global Community of Practice (COP) _fce8577d-459e-4d38-8bbe-5cba138736882Member ConnectivityBuild connectivity among members_8cf90e1b-3bbe-443a-9fcb-592a245794ef2.1Task: Set up a discussion board/listserveCommunicationsEnhance communications with CIC members and others working in the indicators field_e704c8ce-0b58-437a-8595-39d0ccd244142.2Tasks: Upgrade the format of CIC newsletters by using Constant Contact. Identify additional people to
add to newsletter mailing list. Develop e-mail notices system for alerting members to key information inbetween newsletters by using Constant Contact. Board members contribute to content of newsletters.ProgramsEnhance and develop specific programs to meet the needs of the Community of Practice (including Casey Foundation, Brookings, Sloan Foundation, Fannie Mae Foundation, OECD, KNII, etc.)_a994ebff-dd48-4b39-97fe-cad995c8ac662.3Casey FoundationBrookings InstitutionSloan FoundationFannie Mae FoundationOECDKNIITask: Develop joint projects and information sharingKnowledge BaseAdvance the knowledge base on indicators_50ac7e27-49bd-414a-960e-a0d36c29c7612.4Task: Highlight research done by members of the COPSpecialitiesIdentify and connect the areas of specialties of the members of the COP_0aa8b764-40ae-4699-9a5b-ad100f72851a2.5Task: Develop subject matter areas of interest for targeted emailsWeb Site, Social Networking, and InformationEnhance the Web site to provide social networking tools, information feeds_c01dac53-b3a0-4e8a-8ce3-902a8f2ec6d72.6NNIPISINNAPCISQQLSUnited WayTasks: Add the following to CIC Web site (e.g., research area, governance area, identify more indicator efforts). Adopt Ben’s Blog. Establish on CIC Web site to other chat groups/listserves (NNIP, ISIN,NAPC, ISQQLS, United Way). Enhance the Web site to provide social networking tools (e.g., Wiki for indicators), information feeds.Organizational and Academic RelationshipsEstablish relationships with national organizations and academic institutions involved in work on indicators_f6addfb6-891c-4b15-afd9-03dd5e0a9f072.7Tasks: Identify key academic organizations and hold discussions with their leadership. Identify key professional organizations and hold discussions with their leadership.International Perspective and RelevanceStrengthen CIC’s International Perspective and Relevance _74e8f1d7-6110-481d-bf11-a243108273583International Board PositionsReserve at least 2 Board Positions for International Representatives_8ac00e8e-ce41-446e-9879-e56df99bcc893.1Tasks: Share Board contacts and references for pool of potential candidates. Create New Board Member
Subcommittee to go through recommendations.Newsletter HighlightsHighlight one international project every other month in newsletter_23210971-5796-40a2-8caf-72f84dff96f23.2Task: Approach international award submittals for 200 word project summariesAwardReserve one award in the international category (like the Oscars)_2b5e7ade-cdf0-40e8-a9c1-979431a210c63.3Brookings InstitutionTask: Work with Brookings to support the idea and to sponsor travel for International award winnerPromotionSeek newspaper articles/announcements from international organizations_0621d9ab-cfce-4fd3-ae81-466613cb59123.4Task: Pool Board networks for ideas/peopleOECDConnect with OECD to firm relationships/interdependence_43ef3aa6-8842-47bd-b6c0-86eb8f033ec83.5Task: Attend Conference in Istanbul with Boards/handouts/membership forms regarding CICPerformance MeasurementPromote Connectivity between Indicators and Performance Measurement _7d355d2c-b9e1-4098-96b0-f3405e49d03b4Outcomes: 3 partnerships developed. Panels at 4 Conferences.
Tasks: Provide mechanism for sharing collaborative efforts, exchanging information, identifying promising
practices and creating mutually supportive advocacy. Propose and Participate in Panels at other organizations’ conferences (ISQLS, ASPA)PartnershipsCreate partnerships with performance measurement groups_d194fbf0-0865-4843-87b6-1e7924b95d6d4.1ISQLSASPARecommendationsTake action steps recommended in 4/30/07 CIC report to Sloan, e.g., Implement strategies to
reduce barriers to creating stronger linkages between indictors and measures_0e243cab-5817-474e-a4db-215ed44857184.2OrganizationBuild and Sustain the Organization _5a86333b-d64e-46a5-86fb-2c53e196afee5Resources and RevenueAssess resource and revenue needs per adopted strategic plan priorities_d87efc96-b439-46b7-bb41-49d0a30801ce5.1Tasks: Develop a 3-Year Budget Plan. Develop a crosswalk of the financial plan to the strategic plan’s relevant
programs/projects. Develop a tracking systemGrantsApproach funders with grant applications_8299a55f-9986-4072-8eeb-5a3894c3a2665.2Tasks: Identify in kind and external funding opportunities (w/dollar estimates). Develop shortlist of
potential foundations. Develop list of CIC projects needing funding. Apply for grants.MarketingDevelop marketing materials_a974de94-1a12-42fb-a49c-46c7e53ba0b15.3Task: Develop CIC marketing materials. Membership RecruitmentRecruit members_cb467641-02fe-448f-9065-78ee7bc961be5.4Task: Develop mailing list of potential members. Send letters and brochure to
potential membersMembership ManagementEnhanced membership management_1da40017-069f-4aba-a94f-ba3b90766b8c5.5Task: Identify contractor and sign agreementExecutive DirectorIdentify long-term Executive Director_1129e0f1-74b9-48c7-9a86-53c4d30397ec5.6Tasks:
Set up ED sub-committee. Establish Selection Criteria
and process details. Conduct hiring process.2007-07-012010-12-312010-02-08ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com