Post on 05-Jan-2016
NNIP: AN UPDATE
KATHY PETTITAPRIL 2, 2014ST. LOUIS NNIP PARTNERS MEETING
DEFINING FUNCTIONS OF NNIP PARTNERS
• Build and operate an information system with recurrently updated data on neighborhood conditions
• Facilitate the direct use of indicators for community building and local policy making
• Emphasize the use of information to build the capacities of distressed neighborhoods
NNIP LEADERSHIP:GUIDING THE AGENDA
Executive Committee 2014
Todd Clausen, Milwaukee
Sheila Martin, Portland
Jeff Matson, Minneapolis
Kurt Metzger, Detroit
Eleanor Tutt, St. Louis
Max Weselcouch, NYC
Recent Members, 2010-13
Dave Bartelt, Philadelphia
Matthew Kachura,
Baltimore
Phyllis Betts, Memphis
Steve Spiker, Oakland
NNIP SUPPORTERS:FUNDERS AND COLLEAGUES
• Annie E. Casey Foundation
• John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
NNIP ACTIVITIES
• NNIP assessment
• NNIP Information Campaign
• Advance the state of practice
• Build and strengthen local capacity
• Influence national context
NNIP INFORMATION CAMPAIGN
• Refresh branding and improve communications
– New logo and flyer
– Partner badge
– Preparing basic materials: talking points, intro presentations, story “packages”
• NNIP website
– New consultant on board, need new content and regular partner updates
NNIP INFORMATION CAMPAIGN
• Outreach to initial groups
– Federal Reserve branches
– Center for Community Progress
– International City-County Managers Association
– National League of Cities
– Council on Foundations
– Other suggestions?
ADVANCE THE STATE OF PRACTICE
CROSS-SITE PROJECTS• Integrated Data Systems (IDS)
– Six partners selected
– Sponsored by the Casey Foundation
– Local IDS and NNIP partner collaborate to shed new light on neighborhood issues
• Shared Indicators proposal
– Cross-site analysis using national data published
– Strong interest within and outside of NNIP
– Need to plan next steps for pilots and fundraising
ADVANCE THE STATE OF PRACTICE
TOOLS AND GUIDES• Completed
– Help Desk Guide, Organizational Planning materials
• In development– Data Management and Confidentiality Protocols
(survey coming)– Local User Conferences– Updates: Evaluation, Local Data Sharing, Property– Other suggestions?
• “Tech and Tools” section revival
BUILD AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL CAPACITY
• NNIP meetings
– Denver (Fall 2014), Pittsburgh (Spring 2015)
– Continued un-conference format
• Define and expand NNIP’s role in “open data”
– MacArthur supported
– Outreach: Sunlight, Code for America, Data-Smart Cities
– White paper and case studies
BUILD AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL CAPACITY (CONT.)
• Support for partners during strategic planning and transition
• Developing capacity in new communities
– 13 active inquiries – five here this week
– Designing “Start-up” guide to accommodate increased interest, standardize guidance
INFLUENCE NATIONAL CONTEXTPUBLICATIONS
• New books on the field released in September– UI and NNIP partner authors/editors– Strengthening Communities with Neighborhood
Indicators (MacArthur support)– Edited volume with San Francisco Federal Reserve
(RWJ support)
• What Works Collaborative incubators– Measuring neighborhood investment– Nonprofits and neighborhood change– Institutional infrastructure
INFLUENCE NATIONAL CONTEXTUI/NNIP COLLABORATIONS
• Engagement in state and federal initiatives– State: collaborations with Data Quality Campaign– Federal: Promise, Choice, Strong Cities/Strong
Communities
• Family Centered Community Change (FCCC)– Casey Foundation Initiative – Buffalo, San Antonio, Columbus, Buffalo
• Proposal for network on support systems for social entrepreneurship– Cleveland, Detroit, Durham, New Orleans
INFLUENCE NATIONAL CONTEXTCONFERENCES
• Urban Affairs Association (March)
• American Community Survey (May)
• Neighborhood Revitalization Conference (June)
• Association of Public Data Users (September)
• CIC IMPACT Summit (October)
• Others?