A Civic Information Endowment

Stewards: Simon Galperin and Lillian Ruiz

What would a $1 billion economy for civic information look like? We will envision an economic model for a reparative civic information sector that prioritizes community well-being and sustainability. The group will identify areas of experimentation to present a sector-wide approach to economic sustainability, exploring underutilized capital solutions ranging from the simple (engaging high-net-worth individuals, fundraising narratives from other fields, etc.) to the novel. Our goal is to surface different approaches to enable mission-driven financing, grantmaking, mutual aid, and investment strategies that prioritize public interest and civic media sustainability.

Looking for contributors who want to:

• Share ideas and participate in small group discussions

• Attend webinars 

• Complete surveys

Watch Simon describe the Civic Information Endowment Working Group at our February 26 launch event: