Media Coordination Proposal *Revised*
Ben
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Revised October 2019
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SUMMARY
This is a project proposal to develop communications and collaborations across e-NABLE chapters and with the general public. It is organized into 7 activities, each with 3 components. These activities, once established, should coordinate and sustain communications from the community.
PROBLEM
Over the past 9 months, the e-NABLE community wrestled with several obstacles that limited communications, collaboration, and growth. The dissolution of the online home on Google+ as well as shifting priorities within the core team lead to stagnant media channels and community members expressing concerns of feeling disconnected. At the same time, the e-NABLE universe continued to expand with most of the activity outside of any cohesive or easy-to-follow network.
PROPOSAL
We have explored several community platforms, a newsletter revival, video webinars, large events, collaborative project mapping, and visual storytelling. All have promise, but the coordination of our communications will be key. Coordinated communications and collaborative storytelling could give community members and chapters access to a broad range of e-NABLE activities. Like bees with the flowers, regular media practices will cross-pollinate projects, support and highlight efforts and autonomy of local leaders, promote alignment, growth and efficacy, and provide resources for reporting, grants, fundraising, and continuing partnerships.
BUDGET
In the past, $1500/month was designated for Jen Owen to develop Enablingthefuture.org. It seems reasonable to use this precedent to set a monthly budget across 3 quarters with the goal of establishing sustainable communications practices that can be maintained by community members. After the first quarter, a progress report will allow the community to review achievements and decide whether or not to continue the funding.
SUSTAINABLE MODEL
Our proposed process involves regular measurement and adjustment. Each of the seven core activities include metrics that can be monitored and adjusted as needed. Whereas traditional organizations typically employ a designated Director of Communications, we will explore a communications recipe that can be followed successfully by current and future cooks in the e-NABLE kitchen. We hope to evolve from a demonstration of best practices by one chef into a smoothly running "cooperative kitchen".
7 ACTIVITIES
Content Creation
Online Articles, Visual Materials, and ReportingCoordinate Open Media
Hub Partnerships, Theme Direction, Model ProjectsCommunity Facilitation
Team Training, Co-Authorship, Targeted DistributionModerate News Cycles
Weekly, Monthly, QuarterlyTracking Activity
Data Activity, Funding Activity, DisseminationMarketing Models
Membership, Donor Relations, CampaignsCommunications Strategy
Platform, Educational, Accessibility
Ben Sat 8 Aug 2020 2:28AM
Hello Loomio Community,
I have been encouraged to submit an extension to the media coordination project. I have drafted a simple proposal with a selection of work from the past months. It has not been the Spring and Summer anyone expected, but we have adapted and seen a huge collective effort from our community to rise to the occasion. The initiatives chosen have been in part defined by the Strategic Planning Committee, so I would like to thank them for their feedback and support. I am open to suggestions, and invite anyone within the community to share ideas and join in the efforts. I will open this as an official poll beginning Monday after considering the comments for any changes. Thanks for your time!
Bob Rieger Sat 8 Aug 2020 12:33PM
I believe Ben is a tremendous asset to the community, and has accomplished much over the past 9 months. Our communication has been greatly improved due to his efforts, and our continual efforts to improve global coordination and fellowship have made progress. I wholeheartedly support a renewal of his paid role within e-NABLE!
Jon Schull Sun 9 Aug 2020 1:56PM
I’m ready to vote and promote! Ben does things volunteers can’t or won’t do. He makes important contributions, recruits and nurtures and supports new leaders, and brings his own sensibilities and extensive experience to bear. Engaging Ben has brought us to a new level and created a foundation on which we can build. Onward!
Poll Created Tue 11 Aug 2020 2:16AM
Media Coordination | Extension Closed Mon 17 Aug 2020 3:01AM
This proposal has been unanimously approved! Thanks to everyone who voted!
While the COVID emergency disrupted our plans during the two last Quarters, a lot was accomplished through close coordination with the Enable Strategic Planning Committee (SPC). The community has grown through the crisis and adapted in significant ways. With this in mind, the SPC and I have defined a new set of priorities for activities aimed at sustaining community engagement. A breakdown of the proposed activities are included below, as well as the Extension Document which is open for comments.
Effort will be placed on programs that can extend after the project funding concludes. As an extension of the Media Coordination Project, the same monthly budget and hours invested is proposed. The project has been slated as part time, or about 20 hours a week. I have proposed the extension for two quarters: Summer Q3 2020 and Fall Q4 2020. It covers $1500/month following the previous project structure.
For Q4-Q1 results, please see the Results & Timeline Summary. For a monthly selection of contributions Q1-Q2, please view the Extension Document.
NEXT: Q3 & Q4
Fundraising
Corporate Sponsorship
Chapter Needs Space
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Social Media Campaign & Branding
Volunteer Coordination
Hub Activities
Developer Projects
IBM AI (Hub Archive & Topics)
Enabling Education
Website Archive
Committee Organization
Badges & Marketing
Results
| Results | Option | % of points | Voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Agree | 100.0% | 25 |
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| Abstain | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Block | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Undecided | 0% | 260 |
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25 of 285 people have participated (8%)
Saiph Savage
Tue 11 Aug 2020 2:17AM
I would like to strongly support this . This is key to grow the e-NABLE community and ensure we deliver quality services globally. I feel this is key to show the impact that e-nable is having and raise even more funds for e-nable. Onward and Upward!
Jon Schull
Tue 11 Aug 2020 2:17AM
Let's do this!
Lyndsey Wells
Fri 14 Aug 2020 4:38PM
Ben,
You're an exceptionally talented, supportive and devoted hard worker. You continually seek to achieve and highlight greatness among the e-NABLE community. We're extremely lucky to have your guidance. You help us thrive. Thank you, friend! Keep up the great work. 🙌
Nate Munro
Tue 11 Aug 2020 2:17AM
I can attest that having Ben as Media Coord has been a major asset for the community. He has spearheaded many efforts this year that otherwise wouldn't have happened and he does so much more than he's asking to be paid for. With writing grant proposals for the community on top of everything else, this is a no-brainer IMO. Great job Ben and thanks for all that you do for us!!
Anthony Rork
Sat 15 Aug 2020 12:21AM
I think Ben and his work is very important for expanding E-Nable both nationally/globally. Keep it up!
Will McCaffrey
Tue 11 Aug 2020 2:17AM
This seems like a worthwhile investment, great work so far Ben. Branding guidelines and corporate sponsorship are particularly important in my opinion.
Rich B
Tue 11 Aug 2020 2:17AM
Like many, our chapter has been totally immersed in the printing of PPE’s. We have added members, increased our 3D printer count by 5 more CraftBot’s and have ordered 2 more this week. All achieved by great local donors and neighbors. As chapter president I have devoted little time to other activities outside chapter functions. The administration of e-NABLE activities and coordination of functions is critical to keeping an open path to growth and improvement. WE support this project.
Teri Sanor
Sun 16 Aug 2020 2:04AM
i am thrilled to be able to support this extension of previous work as well as a grand plan to expand the organization. Ben Rubin is a dedicated e-Nable person already, a great talent we are lucky to have want to do this intensive work to make e-Nable more sustainable in the future. He sees key issues quickly and is very thorough as can be seen by his descriptions of this project.
Ben Tue 11 Aug 2020 2:50AM
I've added a 7 part FAQ to the document based on @Jeremy Simon 's suggestions. It includes the following clarifications, and several others:
The project has been slated as part time, or about 20 hours a week. During the COVID crisis, I was putting in full time hours, so I can adapt my schedule to meet the needs of the week.
The project is proposed for two quarters: Summer Q3 2020 and Fall Q4 2020.
The proposal covers $1500/month following the previous project structure.
Please comment with any other questions and ideas you have!
Bob Rieger · Fri 20 Mar 2020 1:33PM
Ben, your progress report is most comprehensive, and you have done an incredible job! We are a much better community today because of your efforts. I look forward to continuing to work with you as we further improve our communication, coordination and outreach!