The International Bioinformatics Foundation Foundation Trustees Bonnie C. Carroll John “Jack” Hill Catriona Macdonald IABIN ~ 4 th Council Meeting City of Knowledge, Panama April 6 – 8, 2005

Need/PurposeNeed/Purpose This is the “Century of Biology” This is the “Century of Biology” Numerous/new reported biological events Numerous/new reported biological events  Human/wildlife diseases (i.e., West Nile Virus, Avian Flu)  Invasive species causing billions in damages  Global biodiversity is declining  Increasing numbers of imperiled species Need for “sustained” biological informatics components Need for “sustained” biological informatics components

IBF Objectives Develop key partnerships with leaders of the international bioinformatics community Develop key partnerships with leaders of the international bioinformatics community Promote information exchange and enhance work performed by partners Promote information exchange and enhance work performed by partners Promote bioinformatics research and applications development Promote bioinformatics research and applications development Conduct outreach activities to generate awareness and funding for the bioinformatics community Conduct outreach activities to generate awareness and funding for the bioinformatics community

IBF History/Process Industry funded initial IBF start-up Industry funded initial IBF start-up Articles of Incorporation to US Internal Revenue Service (September 9, 2003) Articles of Incorporation to US Internal Revenue Service (September 9, 2003) IRS approved 501 (c ) (3), February 2005 (1.5 years) IRS approved 501 (c ) (3), February 2005 (1.5 years) Initial IBF sponsor is in place Initial IBF sponsor is in place IBF formally ready to receive funds IBF formally ready to receive funds Ready to go to work raising awareness and funds Ready to go to work raising awareness and funds

Fundraising Focus – leading biodiversity informatics initiatives Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN) Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN) National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) Catalogue of Life (Species 2000 and ITIS) Catalogue of Life (Species 2000 and ITIS) Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Pacific Basin Information Facility (PBIF) Pacific Basin Information Facility (PBIF)

Funding Mechanisms Funding sponsors ( government and industry ) Funding sponsors ( government and industry ) Contributions by leading bioinformatics organizations Contributions by leading bioinformatics organizations Contributions by industry, foundations, non- government organizations, etc. Contributions by industry, foundations, non- government organizations, etc. Project funding ( i.e., grants and contracts ) Project funding ( i.e., grants and contracts )

AccountingAccounting Percentage (G&A) to run the Foundation for: Percentage (G&A) to run the Foundation for:  Part-time staff (Executive Director, Administrative Assistant)  Specialized consultants  Office/meeting space  Travel, materials, communications, etc. Restricted funding for specific partner activities Restricted funding for specific partner activities

OrganizationOrganization Located in the Washington, DC area Located in the Washington, DC area Close to World Bank and Organization of American States (OAS) Close to World Bank and Organization of American States (OAS) Founding trustees ( Bonnie Carroll, Dr. Jack Hill Catriona Macdonald ) Founding trustees ( Bonnie Carroll, Dr. Jack Hill Catriona Macdonald ) Staff ( Administrative Assistant – Kathryn Johnson ) Staff ( Administrative Assistant – Kathryn Johnson ) Successful in raising significant funds for biodiversity informatics Successful in raising significant funds for biodiversity informatics

Organization (continued) Participated in the creation and implementation of IABIN Participated in the creation and implementation of IABIN Very knowledgeable and interested in IABIN goals Very knowledgeable and interested in IABIN goals Aware of applications of biodiversity information Aware of applications of biodiversity information Ready to assist IABIN in its sustainability initiative Ready to assist IABIN in its sustainability initiative Board (under development, with position for IABIN representative) Board (under development, with position for IABIN representative)

Year 1 Activities Key partnerships/agreements Key partnerships/agreements Examples (lay audiences) using biological information to effective decision and policy making Examples (lay audiences) using biological information to effective decision and policy making Articles on the value of biological information in news media Articles on the value of biological information in news media Field trips to educate decision makers (government and media) on the value of biological information Field trips to educate decision makers (government and media) on the value of biological information Industry to help document the value of bioinformatics (i.e., to enhance productivity and profitability) Industry to help document the value of bioinformatics (i.e., to enhance productivity and profitability) Educate the funding community of the value of biological information, and encourage increased investment in bioinformatics research and applications Educate the funding community of the value of biological information, and encourage increased investment in bioinformatics research and applications

IABIN Action Items Sign agreement between IABIN and IBF Sign agreement between IABIN and IBF Transfer initial IABIN funding to IBF Transfer initial IABIN funding to IBF Select IBF Board member from IABIN Select IBF Board member from IABIN Select fund-raising committee (4-5) Select fund-raising committee (4-5) (“with” actively participating Member countries and IABIN Director/Secretariat)- Partially under Component 4 of PIP)

Action Items (continued) Hold internal fund-raising workshop Hold internal fund-raising workshop (10-15) (10-15) Develop sustainability (fund-raising) plan Develop sustainability (fund-raising) plan Identify priority funding opportunities Identify priority funding opportunities Create customize marketing materials Create customize marketing materials Engage potential sponsors Engage potential sponsors

Thank you! Contact Information for Trustees Dr. John Hill The Woodlands, TX Dr. John Hill The Woodlands, TX Ms. Catriona Macdonald Falls Church, VA Fax Ms. Catriona Macdonald Falls Church, VA Fax Ms. Bonnie C. Carroll Oak Ridge, TN Fax