1 Building Community Capacity to Use Information

2 C. Building Capacity Data intermediaries do not just passively disseminate indicators, but also actively work to enable residents, nonprofit organizations and government agencies to be informed consumers of information. There is a particular focus on building the capacity of individuals and groups in distressed areas, who have traditionally lacked access to the information and the training to use it. Depending on the mission and internal capacity, some organizations directly conduct the activities; others coordinate with like-minded organizations to do the training and technical support. Elements of Practice

3 Audiences Focus for today’s conversation Residents Neighborhood Based Organizations Service Organizations Serving Neighborhoods Issue Focused Collaborations including the above groups Other audiences (to cover at a later time) Advocacy and Policy Organizations State and Local Government Foundation and Corporate Organizations Most of us target several categories either directly or indirectly

4 How does our work improve the ability of resident leaders and community groups to effectively use information to: Identify community issues? Build coalitions and get a “seat at the table” Set their own agenda for analysis and action?