CS&S 2024-2025 Strategic Plan

OUR MISSION

We work to advance the power of data to improve the social and economic lives of all people through public education, scientific research, and technology development and deployment.

Our work aims to improve the public’s ability to find, collect, and share data to make more informed decisions in the benefit of the public interest.

OUR VISION

We envision a future where open research, data, and technology effectively work towards equitable distribution of resources and knowledge.

OUR VALUES

• Mission Driven: Motivated to provide the enabling infrastructure that improves the social and economic lives of all people through education, research, and technology development.

• Go Above and Beyond: A commitment to excellence and integrity in service. We believe that each interaction matters.

• Learn through Experimentation: Continuous learning with room to explore and experiment. We believe in learning from mistakes.

• Dignity & Respect: We believe in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) as a critical part of our mission.

• Collaboration & Partnership: We build relationships based on collaboration, problem solving, and mutual respect.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Goals are high-level priorities and objectives are how we work towards a goal. Objectives may include programs, tools, or practices.

Goal 1: Advance community-rooted research, data, and tech work by developing and showcasing a vibrant, global network of projects, grantees, and collaborators

Goal 1 Objectives:

1. Steward and grow a recognized and trusted fiscal sponsorship program.

2. Develop agility in communicating the impact of our network of projects.

Goal 2: Craft an enduring organization by building sustainable organizational and cultural infrastructure to support our network and advance our mission

Goal 2 Objectives:

1. Invest in the development of teams and seed DEIB principles and practices programs and departments.

2. Lead in financial and operational efficiency to effectively serve our mission.