NNIP: AN UPDATE KATHY PETTIT APRIL 2, 2014 ST. 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, 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 CONTEXT PUBLICATIONS 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 CONTEXT UI/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 CONTEXT CONFERENCES Urban Affairs Association (March) American Community Survey (May) Neighborhood Revitalization Conference (June) Association of Public Data Users (September) CIC IMPACT Summit (October) Others?