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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
Recent Members, 2010-13
Todd Clausen, Milwaukee
Dave Bartelt, Philadelphia
Sheila Martin, Portland
Matthew Kachura, Baltimore
Jeff Matson, Minneapolis
Phyllis Betts, Memphis
Kurt Metzger, Detroit
Steve Spiker, Oakland
Eleanor Tutt, St. Louis
Max Weselcouch, NYC
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?